How to Change Windows 10 Audio Output (HDMI, Headphone, Optical Out)

This video will show you how to change the audio output device on your Windows 10 computer. This is useful if you want your laptop to switch between outputting audio to a TV via HDMI and then later switching it to output to headphones.

First, right-click on the audio option at the bottom right corner and then select the playback devices option.

Next, a window will appear listing all the output devices available for your computer. In the video list I have three options available, the headphone jack on my desk, the optical audio out on my desk (SPDIF) and the headphone out on the microphone. Your list will likely have different options, such as HDMI output or any USB options you may have.

After selecting the device from the list you want to use, choose the Set as default option at the bottom.

After that, you will notice all active audio and any new audio (such as movies and iTunes) will switch to the new default device.

If you want to go back to your headphones or HDMI, simply choose that device again and choose the option set to default.

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