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Rename audio devices in Windows 11 / 10?


It is easy to quickly rename individual or multiple audio devices in Windows 11 and 10 or to assign self-defined names!



Everyone probably knows how easy it is to manage playback and recording devices in Windows 11. This little hidden and unknown option with several sound cards or output devices can be very helpful to recognize them better! Why not if it's possible!  

1.) ... This is how you assign new identifiers to your audio output devices!
2.) ... Why rename the audio devices under Windows 11 or 10?
3.) ... More tips on audio / sound under Windows 11! 




1.) This is how you assign new identifiers to your audio output devices!

1. First, open Windows Settings by pressing Windows + i on your keyboard. 

2. In the settings, click on "System" in the sidebar

3. Scroll to "Sound" on the right side and open with a click
 
4. In the sound settings for the individual audio output devices via the ">"  (arrow button)

5. Click on "Rename" assign a name and then  confirm again with "Rename" .

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Info:

So that you don't have to scroll like a monkey, I've put the steps together in a more compact way! In this example, it's the External-Speakers that I've renamed! 


(Image-1) Rename audio devices in Windows 11 or 10!
Rename audio devices in Windows 11 or 10!

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2.) Why rename the audio devices in Windows 11 or 10?

The main reason for renaming your audio output devices is to make them easily recognizable. For example, if you use multiple speakers / sound cards on your Windows PC and each has a unique name, you can quickly identify the device! 

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PS:

Naming devices also helps when troubleshooting audio issues, as it allows you to more quickly identify and select the correct device while trying to troubleshoot sound issues on Windows. As in this example, internal and external audio devices!


(Image-2) Select audio output devices in Windows!
Select audio output devices in Windows!

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3.) More tips on audio / sound under Windows 11! 


►► How to change computer sounds in Windows 10/10?
►► Sound card defective on the PC, laptop, no sound (Mac, Chrome, Notebook)!
►► Connect an external microphone via the audio socket, even without a connection!
►► Customize, change, activate Windows 10 / 11 sounds and tips!
►► Create Windows 10 / 11 volume mixer desktop shortcut?

► Did you know that you can also rename your Windows 11 PC?





Updated on: 20 November 2022 10:54 Windows
Keywords: settings, rename, audio, devices, windows, easy, quickly, individual, multiple, assign, self-defined, names, everyone, probably, knows


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