Windows 10: Programs not switching audio devices when I switch the audio device

My Setup: Dual monitors with integrated speakers and a headset I plug/unplug frequently.

Issue: On my desktop computer, when I open a program with sound, the sound loads into the audio device that is currently being used, but when I switch the playback device (either to the headset or the other monitor), the sound output switches but the programs sound stays with the original sound device.

Example: I have a video game's sound coming out of Monitor 1. I want to switch to my headset. I plug in my headset, and the playback device switches to my headset. However, the video game sound stops. Windows sounds comes out of my headset and any other programs I open to test it. I open up Volume mixer, and I see that the video game audio is still set to Monitor 1. So far, the only way I've found to move the program's audio to the audio device I want is to reopen the program when I have the audio device selected, which is annoying.

Note: When I have my laptop plugged into my dual monitors, I don't have this issue. On my laptop, switching the playback device switches all open programs to that playback device, and plugging in my headset switches everything to the headset automatically. This is the setup I want on my desktop.

Help! Thank you in advance!

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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.

Problems switching audio devices

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