Windows 10: How to use my headphone as a speaker and a mic in windows 11

Discus and support How to use my headphone as a speaker and a mic in windows 11 in Windows 10 Software and Apps to solve the problem; So I got a new 3.5mm Jack headphone with a mic and want to connect to my windows 11 while connecting it asks me for which type of device it is Options... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Software and Apps' started by Vedneedhelp, Jan 10, 2023.

  1. How to use my headphone as a speaker and a mic in windows 11


    So I got a new 3.5mm Jack headphone with a mic and want to connect to my windows 11 while connecting it asks me for which type of device it is Options are 1 Line In2 Mic In3 Headphone4 Speaker Out I have tried every one of them still my headphones either acts as a mic or a speaker but I want to use for both ways pls help Sorry for the bad grammar

    :)
     
    Vedneedhelp, Jan 10, 2023
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  2. MisterEd Win User

    Computer Won't Use Headphone Mic

    Are you using a wired or wireless connection?

    If you are using Bluetooth you will find there is a gotcha when using a headset with a microphone. With Bluetooth 4.x there is not enough bandwidth for both the headset's stereo speakers and the microphone at the same time. If the headset's speakers are used in mono mode then the microphone will work. Here is the information from my computer:
    I I left-click on speaker icon on taskbar tray I see my options for the speakers:

    • Speakers (Realtek High Definition Audio) = Laptops built-in speakers
    • Headphones (Arctis 3 Bluetooth Stereo) = Headphones stereo mode
    • Headphones (Arctis 3 Bluetooth Hands-Free AG Audio) = Headphones mono mode
    I found out that if I select "Headphones (Arctis 3 Bluetooth Hands-Free AG Audio)" the headset microphone will work.

    How to use my headphone as a speaker and a mic in windows 11 [​IMG]


    However, I found that next time the computer might choose "Headphones (Arctis 3 Bluetooth Stereo)". Then the headset speakers will work but the the headset microphone will not work.

    To ensure that the right selection is always done automatically I have to go further and set the default to "Headphones (Arctis 3 Bluetooth Hands-Free AG Audio)".
    Note I can always override this at any time. To do this...
    I right-click on speaker icon on taskbar tray and left-click on Sounds

    How to use my headphone as a speaker and a mic in windows 11 [​IMG]


    The first tab Playback is for the speakers

    • Headset = Headphones mono mode
    • Headphones = Headphones stereo mode
    • Speakers = Laptops built-in speakers

    How to use my headphone as a speaker and a mic in windows 11 [​IMG]



    The second tab Recording is for the microphone

    • Headset = Headset's microphone
    • Microphone Array = Laptop's built-in microphone
    • Stereo Mix = N/A

    How to use my headphone as a speaker and a mic in windows 11 [​IMG]


    To ensure that both the headset speakers and microphone work at the same time I set the default playback to Headset. This will put the headset in mono mode and allow the microphone to work. Note that if I disconnect the headset the computer will automatically revert back to using the built-in speakers and microphone.
     
    MisterEd, Jan 10, 2023
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  3. Mic/Headphone ports not working correctly - Acer Aspire 7745

    The speakers are 'plugged in' already as it is a laptop. With no external mic, headphones or external speakers plugged in, the Sound Control Panel lists three things under 'Playback' - HDMI, 'Speakers' and 'Realtek Digital Output' - the Speakers under 'Playback' is set as the default.

    Under 'Recording' with no external mic plugged in these are listed - 'Microphone', 'Line In' and 'Stereo Mix' (Disabled) - the microphone (in this case, the internal one) is set to 'Default' under 'Recording' as well.

    I don't have my headset here to test an external mic right now, but with normal external headphones plugged in, there is no change to the Sound Control Panel under 'Playback' - the same three listings (HDMI, 'Speakers' and 'Realtek Digital Output') with 'Speakers' set as the Default. If I make a noise, say, play a video, I can see the sound meters move to the sound, but no sound comes out of the headphones.
     
    Darkstrike, Jan 10, 2023
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  4. How to use my headphone as a speaker and a mic in windows 11

    Realtek audio mic outputting to speakers/headphones


    well i had this problem fixed but for some reason it's back and it won't go away no matter what i do i can't figure out how to fix it
    I can hear my microphone through my headphones and speakers i have listen to device unchecked
    but the weird part is when i try to record my voice my mic doesn't work at all i can't hear anything i've tried muting "microphone" in speaker propetiies and that stops it but i still can't use my mic at all
    it's making me really angry*Mad
    i should probably mention that it's an internal mic
    this i what i have the settings at

    How to use my headphone as a speaker and a mic in windows 11 [​IMG]

    How to use my headphone as a speaker and a mic in windows 11 [​IMG]

    How to use my headphone as a speaker and a mic in windows 11 [​IMG]

    How to use my headphone as a speaker and a mic in windows 11 [​IMG]
     
    constantcanada, Jan 10, 2023
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