Windows 10: Wireless headphones wont keep default device.

Hey team. Whenever I turn off my PC, my wireless headphones loose "default device" status. this seems to be due to the fact that the software needs to boot up before running the device, so the PC grabs another device my monitor to compensate for not having a device, but when the utility software boots, it doesn't re-attach to my desired device wireless headsetThis results in me having to change my sound output device every time i boot. does anyone have suggestions to fix this? Thanks

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can't set headphones as default device

Hi Brandon,



Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.



I understand that you are facing issues with setting headphones as default device on Windows 10. I apologize for the inconvenience caused to you.

The issue could occur if there headphones is not properly set as default device.

To assist you better, please provide us the below information:

• When you say that "trying to set my headphones as the default", from where exactly are you trying to set headphones as default device?
  
• Have you made any changes to the Computer prior to the issue?

I suggest you to try to set headphones
from sound settings and check if it helps.

1. Right click onSound icon which is at the bottom left corner of the screen under System icons.

2. Then click on Recording Devices.

3. Click on Recording Tab.

4. Right click on Microphone or
headphones and click on Set as Default Device.



Reply to us with the information, so that we can assist you better.

Let us know if you need any further assistance on Windows related issues and we will be glad to help.

 

Computer Won't Auto Change the Playback Device When Headphones Plugged In/Out

Hi Michael,

I understand your concern and will be happy to assist you.

Is the issue specific to only Headphones/ Does External Speaker play when plugged in?

I suggest you to try resetting the default device as shown in the steps given below and check if the issue persists.

• 
  Plug in the Headphones in the machine.
  
• 
  Go to Start and Control Panel.
  
• 
  Select 'Hardware and Sound'.
  
• 
  Click 'Change system sounds'.
  
• 
  Click 'Playback' tab. (It should then show you your headphones in the list).
  
• 
  Select your proper Headphone device from the list, then Click 'Set Default'.
  
• 
  Now unplug your Headphones and select speakers from the list, then Click 'Set Default'.
  

Hope it helps. Please reply for further queries on this.

 

Unable to access audio from speakers and headphones by setting the devices as a default on Windows 10

Hi Mitch,

Thank you for posting in Microsoft Community and being part of Windows 10.

I understand your concern about accessing audio from headphones, speaker on your device. We will help you with this issue.

Do let us know if you have installed all the pending updates for drivers on your device?

This issue might have occurred due to corrupted drivers/ settings to access Default device.

Try the below troubleshooting steps and check if it helps.

Step 1: I suggest you to run Hardware and Devices troubleshooter.

Hardware and Devices troubleshooter checks for common problems and makes sure that any new device or hardware connected to your PC is installed correctly.

• Press Windows key from the keyboard, type
  Troubleshooting and select it.
• Click on view all option on the upper left corner of
  Troubleshooting window.
• Select the Hardware and Device
  options from the list.
• Click Next to run the
  Hardware and Device Troubleshooter.

Step 2: I suggest you to connect the headphones, set the device as a default device and check if it helps

Follow the steps:

• Right click on the sound icon at the bottom right corner of the
  Taskbar.
• Click on Playback devices.
• Check if you are able to find the icon headphone in the list of connected playback devices.
• If yes, click on the icon and then click on Set default
  option.
• Click on Apply and then on OK.

Step 3: I suggest you to find the audio drivers from Device Manager, update them and check if it helps.

Press Windows + X keys from the keyboard, click on Device Manager, right click on the audio drivers and click on
Update driver software.

For better assistance refer: Fix sound problems

Hope it helps. Try the above and reply to the post with an updated status of this issue, we will be happy to help you further.