Windows 10: I had noticed this several times on my device, every time I switch between a headphone or...

I had noticed this several times on my device, every time I switch between a headphone or external speaker right after that, my device doesn't have a sound.

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Speakers and headphones work at the same time

Hi.

Let us isolate your concern by answering these few questions.

• Have you tried connecting your headphones directly to your desktop?
• Does your speaker work normally when connected to your desktop?

You may try the following steps to help resolve your concern:

• Unplug or Disconnect your speaker from the desktop.
• Connect your headphone directly to the desktop.

If the headphone works properly when directly connected to the desktop, we suggest that you contact your speaker manufacturer for assistance.

Let us know how it goes.

 

Speaker / Headphones playing at same time and they are 1 drive.

Hi,

I'm Nikah, a fellow customer, and an expert user. I'm happy to help answer your question.

Audio playing through headphones and speakers at the same time is a common audio issue we may encounter. If you are experiencing this issue, don’t worry. Below are some possible solutions listed for your information.

Solution 1. Set Headphones as the Default Device

Step 1. Click on the Start menu and select Control Panel to open it.

Step 2. Select Hardware and Sound.

Step 3. Click on Manage audio devices under the Sound tab.

Step 4. On the Playback tab, click on your headphones, and then click on the Set Default button.

Step 5. Click on the Recording tab. Then select your microphone/headphones and click on the Set Default button.

Step 6. Save the changes by clicking OK.

Now try to play an audio file to see if the “audio playing through headphones and speakers at the same time” issue is gone. If no, try the following feasible methods.

Solution 2. Uninstall and Re-install Your Audio Driver

Step 1. Launch Device Manager.

Step 2. Locate Sound, video, and game controllers and double-click on it.

Step 3. Right-click on your audio device and select Uninstall from the pop-up menu.

Step 4. Check the “Delete the driver software for this device” option and select OK when asked to confirm the uninstall.

Step 5. Once you’ve uninstalled the driver completely, restart your computer.

Then you can manually download the audio driver for your device from manufacturer's official website and install it.

Solution 3. Try to update your audio driver maybe it is outdated or corrupted.

Solution 4. Run the Windows Audio Troubleshooter

Step 1. Type “Troubleshoot” in the search box and select Troubleshoot from the search results.

Step 2. Scroll down to locate Playing Audio in the list and click on it.

Step 3. Click on the Run the troubleshooter button under it. Then the troubleshooter will automatically detect the audio issues on your computer and resolve them. You may need to restart your computer in the process.

I hope this helps! Please let me know if you have any further questions.

Sincerely,

Nikah J.

Expert

 

bluetooth headphones

setting up win10 Bluetooth and my Bluetooth headphones work fine ,but every time I reconnect the headphones I have to delete them from Bluetooth settings and let win10 pickup the headphones again ,before they will pair ,then win10 want to reboot to add the headphones ,I reboot and they work fine ,but next time I plug the headphone in again they will not pair ,don't even get an option to pair till I delete the head phones from the list ,, any suggestions ,, thank