Fix: Can’t Switch Between Headphones and Speakers Automatically on Windows 11

If your audio device can’t automatically switch between your headphones or speakers on your Windows 11 computer while playing your favorite audio or video, this guide can help!

We will explore the common reasons for the issue and discuss the expert-recommended solutions to fix the audio output problem.

Why does my laptop not automatically switch to headphones?

• Outdated sound drivers.
• Bad or pending Windows updates.
• Malfunctioning hardware.
• Third-party app interference.

How do I fix can’t switch between audio devices automatically on your Windows 11?

Before proceeding with any steps to switch between headphones & speakers on your Windows 11 automatically, go through the following preliminary checks:

• Ensure you have updated Windows to the latest version.
• Make sure all the audio devices are connected. You can also try restarting your computer and then replugging the headphones.
• Try plugging in the headphones to another device to ensure it is working.
• If the audio device is connected via Bluetooth, disconnect and pair it again.

1. Run the Audio troubleshooter

1. Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
2. Go to System, then click Troubleshoot.
3. Click Other troubleshooters.
4. Locate Audio, then click Run. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the process.

2. Run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic and click OK to open the Hardware and Devices window.
3. Select Advanced.
4. Click Apply all repairs automatically and click Next.
5. The troubleshooter will try to find the problem and list the problematic device. If that’s not the device, click the I don’t see my device listed option.
6. It will detect the issue and find a solution; click Apply this fix and restart your computer.
7. Once your PC boots up, check if the issue persists.

3. Set the audio device as Default device

1. Press Windows + I to open Settings.
2. Go to System, then select Sound.
3. Click the More sound settings option.
4. On the Playback tab, locate your headphones, right-click, and select Set as Default Device.
5. Click Apply, then OK.

Setting the default device on your computer can help you easily switch between headphones and speakers, mainly if you use more than one audio output on Windows.

4. Update the sound drivers

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
2. Type devmgmt.msc and click OK to open Device Manager.
3. 找到并单击声音、视频和游戏控制器将其展开。
4. 右键单击声音驱动程序，然后从上下文菜单中选择更新驱动程序。
5. 点击自动搜索驱动程序；如果找到，请继续执行更新步骤。

或者，您可以使用专用工具更新驱动程序，例如Outbyte Driver Updater。该软件将扫描您的系统，识别任何损坏或丢失的驱动程序，并下载新的最新驱动程序。整个过程只需要几分钟。

5.重新安装声音驱动程序

1. 启动设备管理器应用程序，然后单击以再次展开声音、视频和游戏控制器类别。
2. 右键单击声音驱动程序，然后选择卸载设备。
3. 现在，访问您的设备制造商的网站；在此，我们以HP 设备为例。
4. 选择设备类型：笔记本电脑或台式机。
5. 输入序列号并点击提交。然后，提及您的 Windows 操作系统以继续。
6. 点击所有驱动程序附近的+图标展开。找到驱动程序音频。
7. 点击下载获取最新驱动程序。

现在，要在您的电脑上安全地安装驱动程序，请按照以下步骤操作：

1. 右键单击下载的驱动程序文件并选择属性。
2. 转到“兼容性”选项卡，选中在兼容模式下运行此程序旁边的复选标记，从下拉列表中选择操作系统 -向下菜单，然后单击“确定”并关闭窗口。
3. 现在，双击驱动程序安装文件并按照屏幕上的说明进行安装。
4. 完成后，重新启动计算机。

请记住将设备驱动程序和 Windows 操作系统更新到最新版本，以避免其他类似的音频设备问题，例如Windows 将耳机识别为扬声器 .

为避免将来在扬声器和耳机之间自动切换的问题，请选择耳机或音频设备作为您最常使用的默认设备。

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