{"id":131881,"date":"2020-12-11T12:00:18","date_gmt":"2020-12-11T09:00:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-choose-your-default-speakers-on-windows-10\/"},"modified":"2020-12-11T12:00:18","modified_gmt":"2020-12-11T09:00:18","slug":"how-to-choose-your-default-speakers-on-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-choose-your-default-speakers-on-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Choose Your Default Speakers on Windows 10"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3879e4ca952\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a3879e4ca952\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-choose-your-default-speakers-on-windows-10\/#You_Can_Also_Set_Your_Default_Speakers_in_Some_Apps\" >You Can Also Set Your Default Speakers in Some Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-choose-your-default-speakers-on-windows-10\/#How_to_Choose_Your_Default_Speakers_Using_Settings\" >How to Choose Your Default Speakers Using Settings<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-choose-your-default-speakers-on-windows-10\/#How_to_Choose_Your_Default_Speakers_Using_the_Control_Panel\" >How to Choose Your Default Speakers Using the Control Panel<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Choose Your Default Speakers on Windows 10&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-700500 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xwindows_10_speakers_hero_3.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Ge29v8eziW.jpg\" alt=\"Windows 10 Speakers Icon\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Windows 10 users often have to switch between several sets of speakers. Some might be built into a monitor, while others might be included in a headset or headphones. Here\u2019s how to set certain speakers as your default output devices.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"You_Can_Also_Set_Your_Default_Speakers_in_Some_Apps\"><\/span>You Can Also Set Your Default Speakers in Some Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>While it\u2019s easy to choose a default set of speakers that <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>lies to every app, it\u2019s also worth nothing that certain apps (such as Zoom) allow you to choose speakers just for that program that override the system defaults.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like to set a default sound output device for all apps system-wide, read on. This will set your default speakers in Windows, and apps will use them unless you configure them to do otherwise.<\/p>\n<p>You can also set up default speakers on an app-by-app basis using a little-known feature in Windows Settings.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Set Per-App Sound Outputs in Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_Your_Default_Speakers_Using_Settings\"><\/span>How to Choose Your Default Speakers Using Settings<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using \u201cWindows Settings,\u201d it\u2019s easy to choose your default output device. First, click the \u201cStart\u201d menu and select the gear icon on the left to open \u201cSettings.\u201d You can also press Windows+i to open it.<\/p>\n<p>Or, right-click the speaker icon in the taskbar\u2019s notification area (system tray) and select \u201cOpen Sound Settings\u201d to go straight to the \u201cSound Settings\u201d screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-694682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xwin_open_settings.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.iILqEcbY-H.jpg\" alt=\"In the Windows 10 Start Menu, click the &quot;gear&quot; icon to open Settings.\" width=\"650\" height=\"320\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cSettings\u201d window, select \u201cSystem.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-697115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/xwindows_settings_click_system.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.U2Ku-idiKQ.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10 Settings, click &quot;System.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"260\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cSound\u201d on the window\u2019s sidebar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700482\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xwin10_system_click_sound.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.1uFqzSgyT8.jpg\" alt=\"In Settings on Windows 10, click &quot;Sound.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"229\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Locate the \u201cOutput\u201d section on the \u201cSound\u201d screen. In the drop-down menu labeled \u201cChoose your output device,\u201d click the speakers you\u2019d like to use as your default.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700518\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xwin10_choose_output_device.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.BvVC23rn5M.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10 Sound settings, select an output device from the drop-down menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"290\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Choose_Your_Default_Speakers_Using_the_Control_Panel\"><\/span>How to Choose Your Default Speakers Using the Control Panel<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Using the speaker icon in your system tray, you can quickly set your default speakers with just a few clicks. First, right-click the speaker icon on your taskbar and select \u201cSounds\u201d from the menu that appears.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-696749\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/taskbar_select_sounds.jpg\" alt=\"Right click the taskbar and select &quot;Sounds.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"263\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cSound\u201d window, click the \u201cPlayback\u201d tab.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xwin10_select_playback_tab.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.Z0S1KyTvCu.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10, click the &quot;Playback&quot; tab.\" width=\"650\" height=\"178\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the \u201cPlayback\u201d tab, you\u2019ll see a list of speakers recognized by Windows. (If you don\u2019t see the speakers you expect to see here, some troubleshooting may be in order.) In the list, highlight the speakers you\u2019d like to use as your default speakers, then click the \u201cSet Default\u201d button.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Fix Sound Problems in Windows 10<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700511\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xwin10_choose_setdefault.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.4NtxHq6XNF.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10, click the speakers in the list and click the &quot;Set Default&quot; button.\" width=\"650\" height=\"498\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Once the speakers are set as default, you\u2019ll see a green check mark beside the icon, and the list entry will also include \u201cDefault Device.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-700510\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/xspeakers_list_default.jpg.pagespeed.gp+jp+jw+pj+ws+js+rj+rp+rw+ri+cp+md.ic.g43sDNRqKa.jpg\" alt=\"In Windows 10, a green check mark beside the speakers icon means it is the default device.\" width=\"650\" height=\"164\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Close the \u201cSound\u201d window by clicking the \u201cOK,\u201d button, and you\u2019re all set.<\/p>\n<p>After that, close \u201cSettings,\u201d and you\u2019re done\u2014it\u2019s that easy. 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