

Perform the task mentioned below to set speakers as default.Ĭlick in Sound, then a new window will open up. Please follow the steps given below and check if it helps. We need to set the headphones as default. This happens when you have the speakers set to default. Place a check mark on both speakers and headphones. Make sure you have "The default communication device unchecked". Put a check mark on "All devices currently playing sound". Right click on the speaker icon in taskbar and select volume control options. In the search bar, click on troubleshooting.įollow the steps from the wizard to run the troubleshooter.Ĭheck with the volume settings. Hardware attached to your computer was installed correctly. It checks for common issues and makes sure that any new device or If your computer is having problems with a recently installed device or other hardware, try using the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter to fix the problem. Run inbuilt Hardware and Device troubleshooter and check if it works. I would suggest you to try the following methods and check if it helps. Plug in the headphone and see if the same shows up in Device Manager. Ensure the headphone is fully and firmly inserted into the correct jack.

When you plug in headphones, most computersĪutomatically cut the sound to the speakers. Make sure your headphones aren't plugged into the line out (headphone) jack of your sound card or computer (unless you want to be listening with headphones rather than speakers). Have you tried connecting the headphones to another jack or another computer and checked if they are working? What is the make and model of the headphones? In order to understand the issue more clearly, I would request you to provide me with the following information. I really appreciate all your efforts in trying to fix the issue.

I certainly understand your concern and will try my best to help you.
