Windows 10: Laptop wont register that i have a mic connected to my headphones?

Discus and support Laptop wont register that i have a mic connected to my headphones? in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; So i've just gotten a pair of HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones. so it has a plug in microphone. I can hear the audio great BUT when im trying to talk to... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by SkellyBirdie, Apr 26, 2021.

  1. Laptop wont register that i have a mic connected to my headphones?


    So i've just gotten a pair of HyperX Cloud Alpha headphones. so it has a plug in microphone. I can hear the audio great BUT when im trying to talk to friends the laptop uses the webcam mic. Ive tried updating my audio driver and uninstalling it. My laptop doesnt even acknowledge the fact that ive got a headset plugged in. It keeps saying "Speaker/HP realtek High Definition Audio" but wont give me any other options to select. Ive gone to 'privacy' > "microphone" and toggled it on and off. ive gone to sound settings and tried to select anoter device for audio. Ive tried to find wh

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    SkellyBirdie, Apr 26, 2021
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  2. Aman Win User

    Headphone mic not working with laptop 3.5mm port

    I have sennheiser hd4.40 wireless headphone. I also got a cable with headphone having 2.5mm pin(attached to headphone) to 3.5mm pin(attached to mobile phone).

    Problem is that when i connect 3.5mm pin to my mobile phone headphone jack, in call i am able to use mic and headphone both at same time but:

    1. When i connect the 3.5mm pin to 3.5mm jack for mic on my laptop, i am not able to use the mic.(my laptop has separate 3.5mm mic and 3.5mm headphone jack)
    2. When i connect to 3.5mm jack for headphone, only headphone is working with laptop not mic.

    Please do not suggest why I am not using Bluetooth because it is a separate problem.

    I am missing something or maybe this may be limitation or something else. Help me on this. :-(
     
  3. 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.

    Laptop wont register that i have a mic connected to my headphones? [​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

    Laptop wont register that i have a mic connected to my headphones? [​IMG]


    The first tab Playback is for the speakers

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

    Laptop wont register that i have a mic connected to my headphones? [​IMG]



    The second tab Recording is for the microphone

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

    Laptop wont register that i have a mic connected to my headphones? [​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, Apr 26, 2021
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  4. Laptop wont register that i have a mic connected to my headphones?

    Unable To Connect Boase Headphones To ASUS Laptop.

    Hi Chris,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    In order to get clarity on this issue and assist you with appropriate troubleshooting steps, please reply with the answers to the questions below.



    1. What is the model number of the Bose headphone?
    2. How are you trying to connect the headphones to the laptop?
    3. What is the model number of your ASUS laptop?
    4. Are you using a wired or a wireless Bose headphone?


    I suggest you to follow the steps mentioned in Connecting To A Computer
    and try connecting your headphones to the laptop.



    If you are still facing issues connecting the headphones to the laptop, I suggest you to elaborate on the issue, so that we can understand the concern and reply to us to help you further.
     
    Shafeeq_Khan, Apr 26, 2021
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