Windows 10: Default Communications Device not recognized

Discus and support Default Communications Device not recognized in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I have 64-bit version of W10. My assumption is that for communications--send/receive calls--I could use my headphones while letting music play on... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by aagha, Aug 30, 2016.

  1. aagha Win User

    Default Communications Device not recognized


    I have 64-bit version of W10.

    My assumption is that for communications--send/receive calls--I could use my headphones while letting music play on my external (or laptop) speakers.

    I play music through Bluetooth connected UE Boom speaker which I have set to my Default Device. When I plug in my Plantronics USB headphones, I have them set to Default Communications Device.

    However, when I make a call (through Skype or Google Hangouts), the audio goes out of my UE Boom. The only way for me to get around this seems to be for me to set my Headphones as "Default Device"--which of course gets music to play through my headphones and not the external speaker.

    I've gone through the driver updates for both the Plantronics and the UEBoom, but it's not clear to me if I'm doing something wrong or if this is just a driver issue.

    Any help in sorting this out would be appreciated.

    :)
     
    aagha, Aug 30, 2016
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  2. Can I Make Default Communication Device and Default Device Same Thing

    I know the default communication device plays all Skype, Teamspeak etc. sound thru it and default device just plays everything except the communication. I want to speak thru my headset and hear the game and game chat all thru the same headset can I do
    that?
     
    Boopy_Doopy, Aug 30, 2016
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  3. Can I Make Default Communication Device and Default Device Same Thing

    Hello Boopy,

    We understand your requirement in this regard.

    Yes, if the connected headset have built-in Mic, then you can able to speak and hear through same connected headset. In case you need to make some other device as default, then go to system tray, right-click on speaker icon and then select either Playback
    devices or Recording devices for making those changes. Post which select the device which you want to make it as default and click
    Set default.

    Keep posted if you require further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Yashwanth Kotakuri, Aug 30, 2016
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  4. batlhilz Win User

    Default Communications Device not recognized

    set the audio via skype, not via windows audio devices. that way it stays as you wanted it to work.

    as in, pick the microphone and audio playback from the skype options of one of those you prefer.

    edit - should work sameway in hangouts -> Change your video call settings - Google+ Help
     
    batlhilz, Aug 30, 2016
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  5. aagha Win User
    I've given that a shot, and it doesn't have an effect. Music audio and comms audio still go through the external speaker.
     
    aagha, Apr 5, 2018
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