How to Change Audio Output on Windows With a Hotkey

Change Audio Output on Windows Using SoundSwitch

If you need more flexibility and customization options, third-party software like SoundSwitch can help. SoundSwitch is a lightweight application that lets you change your default audio playback device using user-defined hotkeys. Here’s how to use it.

Step 1: Download and install SoundSwitch on your Windows PC.

Step 2: Once installed, launch SoundSwitch from the Start Menu.

Step 3: Select the devices you wish to toggle between once SoundSwitch launches.

Step 4: Check the box for Hotkey enabled at the bottom. Once done, assign a custom hotkey. You can use the default hotkey, Alt + Control + F11, or anything you prefer.

Step 5: Once done, click on Close to exit.

Step 6: Now, press the Alt + Control + F11 keys together to switch to the audio output device. You’ll see a notification at the top-left corner of your screen indicating the same.

Do More With SoundSwitch

SoundSwitch allows you to quickly switch between audio output devices and perform various other actions. To access them, right-click on the SoundSwitch icon in the system tray and select Settings.

• Now, switch to the Recording tab. Here, set up a custom hotkey for switching the audio input devices and for quickly muting your microphone.

• SoundSwitch lets you switch to a specific output/input device when launching an app. Go to Profiles > click Add > define the activation trigger with an app path > name the profile.

• You can also launch SoundSwitch automatically when your Windows PC boots up. To do this, go to the Settings tab > check the box for Start automatically with Windows.