Windows 10: How to prevent windows from switching to newly connected audio device

Hiya,So, I know this is a known thing with Windows, but I can't really find anything that fixes it and the posts I found were a little old so maybe there's some new info?I don't think the question needs much explaining but I'll give an explanation anyway.So, when you connect a device to your Windows PC in my case Windows 10 that has any sort of audio capabilities, be they audio playback or audio recording, Windows will automatically set that newly connected device as your default audio playback/recording device, no matter what you were using before.Before you ask, no, this has nothing to do

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Switching between bluetooth audio devices.

Thank you for the information.

Try doing the following steps below to switch between your audio devices:

For Windows 10, 1607 version:

• Click on the sound icon in the notification area.
• Click Select playback device.
• Select the audio device you want to use from the menu.

For previous versions of Windows:

• Right-click on the speaker icon in the notification area.
• Click Select Playback devices to select your preferred/default speaker.
• Click on Playback tab to see the list of the devices.
• Right-click on the preferred device then select Enable.
• To make the device as your default audio, right-click on the chosen device then select
  Set as Default Device.

Don't hesitate to get back to us if you need further assistance.

 

Auto switch in audio device not working

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand the inconvenience you are facing with the audio output.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below.

• What is the Windows 10 version and Build installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• What is the make and model of the PC?
  
• Are you aware of any recent changes on the PC, prior to this issue?

Please provide us the screenshot of the window where you are switching the audio devices. Please follow the steps mentioned in the

screenshot posted by Shawn 'Cmdr' Keene on Oct 2, 2015 to post the screenshots.) Do not share any personal information in the screenshots.

Meanwhile we would like you to uninstall the sound/audio driver from the device manager and re-install it the PC manufacturer website.

1. Press Windows + X and click on Device Manage.
2. Expand or double-click Audio Inputs and Outputs.
3. Right-click on the listed driver, and then select
   Uninstall device
4. Select Delete the driver software for this device, and then click Uninstall.
5. Follow the onscreen steps and restart the PC.
6. Upon restart, install the Audio drivers from computer manufacturer website.

Regards,

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Switching audio devices is a pain, what can I do?

Hi,

Welcome to Microsoft Community. I will surely help you.

This issue could have occurred due to incorrect audio settings or corrupt audio driver.

I suggest you to refer the steps suggested by Billion Debbarma on December 14, 2015. Check if it helps.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/...-devices/bf5ea96f-ef2d-42f0-b12b-666c278cafa7

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.