Windows 10: How to add a playback device

Discus and support How to add a playback device in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I am trying to use headphones, but my computer (Asus, Windows 10 pro) won't recognize them. I now need to add headphones as a playback device but there... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by OliviaJS, Sep 24, 2018.

  1. OliviaJS Win User

    How to add a playback device


    I am trying to use headphones, but my computer (Asus, Windows 10 pro) won't recognize them. I now need to add headphones as a playback device but there doesn't seem to be an option for that. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

    :)
     
    OliviaJS, Sep 24, 2018
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  2. spriggs Win User

    Playback devices


    Before I received the Creators update, plugging my headphones into the front jack socket did not automatically switch the default playback device from speakers to headphones. I had to go to the playback device menu and do this manually. Since the update, plugging in the headphones works exactly as it should but, oddly, the headphones no longer appear as an option in the playback menu. Any suggestion why?
    It has also been some considerable time since I was able to access the via hd console. Clicking on VIAAUD in Program Files has no effect whatsoever. Any views on this?
     
    spriggs, Sep 24, 2018
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  3. Issues with accessing playback devices after upgrading to Windows 10

    Hi Vohn,

    As you are facing issues with accessing the playback device option on your device, do not worry we will help you with this issue.

    This issue might have occurred due to corrupted/ outdated audio drivers, try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

    Step 1: I suggest you to run
    Hardware and Devices troubleshooter
    as it checks for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected to your PC is installed correctly.

    • Press Windows key from the keyboard, type
      Troubleshooting and select it.
    • Click on view all option on the upper left corner of
      Troubleshooting window.
    • Select the Hardware and Device
      options from the list.
    • Click Next to run the
      Hardware and Device
      Troubleshooter.

    Step 2: I suggest you to refer to the below Microsoft help article try the troubleshooting steps suggested and check if it helps.

    Fix sound problems

    Hope it helps. Get back to us with an updated status of this issue for further assistance.

    Thank you.
     
    Deepika Gowda, Sep 24, 2018
    #3
  4. How to add a playback device

    How do I add a "Play device" to my "Playback devices"?

    Hi James,



    Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.



    Sorry for the inconvenience caused to you. I’ll certainly help you with this.

    I suggest you to try the following steps and check if it helps.

    • Right-click on the speaker icon on your taskbar.
    • Select "Playback Devices".
    • On a empty space, right click and select both Show Disconnected/Disabled Devices
    • Check if your headphone is shown in the devices list.
    • If yes, right click on it select and Set as default device.


    Hope this helps you. Keep us posted with the status of the issue to assist you further.



    Thank you.
     
    Azaruddin Syed, Sep 24, 2018
    #4
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