{"id":348480,"date":"2021-10-04T21:00:55","date_gmt":"2021-10-04T18:00:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-and-why-to-rename-audio-devices-in-windows-10\/"},"modified":"2021-10-04T21:00:55","modified_gmt":"2021-10-04T18:00:55","slug":"how-and-why-to-rename-audio-devices-in-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-and-why-to-rename-audio-devices-in-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"#How (and Why) to Rename Audio Devices in 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-6a364dbb8f5ed\" 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-6a364dbb8f5ed\" 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-and-why-to-rename-audio-devices-in-windows-10\/#Why_Rename_Your_Audio_Devices\" >Why Rename Your Audio Devices<\/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-and-why-to-rename-audio-devices-in-windows-10\/#How_to_Rename_Audio_Output_Devices_on_Windows_10\" >How to Rename Audio Output Devices on Windows 10<\/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-and-why-to-rename-audio-devices-in-windows-10\/#How_to_Rename_Audio_Input_Devices_on_Windows_10\" >How to Rename Audio Input Devices on Windows 10<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How (and Why) to Rename Audio Devices in Windows 10&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage alignnone size-full wp-image-738773\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Windows-10-logo-hero.png?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Windows-10-logo-hero.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Windows-10-logo-hero.png?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Windows 10 logo\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Do you get confused when managing audio devices on Windows 10? To make recognizing your audio devices easier, give your devices custom names. We\u2019ll show you how to do this on your PC.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Rename_Your_Audio_Devices\"><\/span>Why Rename Your Audio Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The main reason to rename your audio input and output devices is to make your devices easily recognizable. For example, if you use multiple speakers and microphones with your PC, and if each one has a unique name, you can quickly select the device you want to use in your <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>s.<\/p>\n<p>Renaming devices also helps troubleshoot issues with them, as you can choose the correct device while trying to figure out the issue.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How To Record From Multiple Audio Devices Simultaneously<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Rename_Audio_Output_Devices_on_Windows_10\"><\/span>How to Rename Audio Output Devices on Windows 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To use a custom name for your speakers in Windows 10, first, open the Settings app. Do this by using the Windows+i keyboard shortcut.<\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cSettings\u201d window, click \u201cSystem.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-system-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;System&quot; in Settings on Windows 10.\" width=\"650\" height=\"246\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cSystem\u201d page, from the sidebar to the left, select \u201cSound.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-sound-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Sound&quot; on the &quot;System&quot; page in Settings on Windows 10.\" width=\"650\" height=\"207\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the pane on the right, you will see an \u201cOutput\u201d section. Here, click the \u201cChoose Your Output Device\u201d drop-down menu and select your speaker in the list. Then, beneath this drop-down menu, click \u201cDevice Properties.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757051\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/3-output-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select speakers from the &quot;Choose Your Output Device&quot; drop-down menu and click &quot;Device Properties&quot; in Settings on Windows 10.\" width=\"650\" height=\"195\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re now on the \u201cDevice Properties\u201d page. At the top of this page, click the text field and type a new name for your speakers. Then, next to this name field, click \u201cRename.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757052\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/4-rename-speakers.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Enter a new name and click &quot;Rename&quot; on the &quot;Device Properties&quot; page in Settings on Windows 10.\" width=\"650\" height=\"283\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s it. Windows 10 will not show any kind of confirmation message, but be assured that your device is renamed. You\u2019ll now see the new name for your device in your apps, such as Audacity.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Rename_Audio_Input_Devices_on_Windows_10\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"moka_anchor_mic\">How to Rename Audio Input Devices on Windows 10<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The process to rename microphones is pretty much the same as renaming speakers.<\/p>\n<p>Start by opening the Settings app on your Windows 10 PC. Do this by pressing Windows+i keys simultaneously.<\/p>\n<p>In Settings, click \u201cSystem.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757049\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/1-system-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;System&quot; in Settings on Windows 10.\" width=\"650\" height=\"246\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cSystem\u201d page, in the left sidebar, click \u201cSound.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757050\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/2-sound-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Sound&quot; on the &quot;System&quot; page in Settings on Windows 10.\" width=\"650\" height=\"207\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the right pane, you will see an \u201cInput\u201d section. Here, click the \u201cChoose Your Input Device\u201d drop-down menu and select your microphone in the list. Then, beneath this drop-down menu, click \u201cDevice Properties.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757053\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/7-input-settings.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the microphone from the &quot;Choose Your Input Device&quot; drop-down menu and click &quot;Device Properties&quot; in Settings on Windows 10.\" width=\"650\" height=\"252\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a \u201cDevice Properties\u201d page. On this page, at the top, click the text field and enter a new name for your microphone. Then, next to this text field, click \u201cRename.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-757054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/8-rename-microphones.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Type a new name for the microphone and click &quot;Rename&quot; on the &quot;Device Properties&quot; page in Settings on Windows 10.\" width=\"650\" height=\"277\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And without any confirmation, Windows 10 will change your microphone\u2019s name to the specified one. You\u2019re all set.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s a good idea to use unique names for your speakers and microphones, especially if you use multiple of these devices with your computer.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Did you know you can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/236581\/how-to-rename-any-computer-smartphone-or-tablet\/\">rename your Windows 10 PC, too?<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Rename Any Computer, Smartphone, or Tablet<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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