How to change Windows 11 default audio output

For the entire system or for each program, you may select a separate set of speakers, headphones, or headsets in Windows 11.

Choose the system’s default output

Follow these instructions to modify where the machine should play sound in Windows 11:

1. Launch Settings.
2. Choose System.
3. On the right side, click the Sound page.
4. Choose Choose where to play sound under the Output option.
5. Choose the headphones, speakers, or headsets you wish to use.

You may also pick a different output device by clicking the Manage audio devices button adjacent to the volume slider when the Quick Settings flyout is open, use the Windows key + A keyboard shortcut.

Choose the application’s default output

Use these methods to make a given application’s default output device.

1. Launch Settings.
2. Choose System.
3. On the right side, click the Sound page.
4. Click the Volume mixer setting in the Advanced section.
5. Choose the app from the Apps section.
6. To choose a different output device, use the Output device setting.

Once you’ve finished the instructions, Windows 11 will start playing noises through the device you chose.