Fix “no speakers or headphones are plugged in” problem in Windows 10/8/7

Fix: No Speakers or Headphones are Plugged In

1. Method 1: Test speakers or headphones on another machine.
2. Method 2: Disable and enable sound card.
3. Method 3: Update sound card driver.
4. Method 4: Disable front panel jack detection.
5. Method 5: Disable HDMI sound.
6. Method 6: System restore.
7. Method 7: Enable audio card in BIOS or UEFI.
8. Method 8: Change your sound card.

1. How do you fix no speakers or headphones are plugged in Windows 7?
2. How do you fix no speakers or headphones are plugged in Windows 10?
3. How do I fix my computer not detecting my headphones?
4. Why does it say headphones not plugged in?
5. Why won't my speakers show up?
6. How do I get my computer to recognize external speakers?
7. How do I fix unknown speaker?
8. How do I reinstall Realtek HD Audio?
9. How do I get Windows 10 to recognize my speakers?
10. Why does my headphone jack not work Windows 10?
11. Why won't my headphones work on my computer?

How do you fix no speakers or headphones are plugged in Windows 7?

Try your device on another computer or audio jack

1. Solution 1: Run the Sound Troubleshooter.
2. Solution 2: Re-Enable your Sound Card.
3. Solution 3: Update your sound card driver.
4. Update your driver from Windows itself.
5. Update your driver with a third-party app.
6. Solution 4: Disable front panel jack detection (Realtek)

How do you fix no speakers or headphones are plugged in Windows 10?

How can I fix problems with speakers and headphones in Windows 10?

1. Update the Audio driver.
2. Re-enable your sound card.
3. Re-enable disconnected devices.
4. Disable the HDMI sound.
5. Disable Front Panel Jack detection.
6. Run Sound Troubleshooter.
7. Restart Windows Audio service.
8. Perform an SFC scan.

How do I fix my computer not detecting my headphones?

Set your headphone as the default playback device

1. Right-click on the Start button. ...
2. Click Hardware and Sound. ...
3. Look for the Playback tab, and then under it, right-click the window and select Show Disabled Devices.
4. Headphones are listed there, so right-click on your headphone deice and select Enable.
5. Click Set as Default.

Why does it say headphones not plugged in?

If the lint is conductive, it may be messing with the electronic circuits inside the jack, causing the phone to register it as a pair of headphones plugged in.

Why won't my speakers show up?

Your speakers won't work if it's not set as default output of sound. ... 1) Right-click the speaker icon at the bottom right corner of the desktop and click on Playback devices. 2) Highlight Speakers or Speakers /Headphones and click Set Default. Note if you don't see the speakers in the device list, it may be disabled.

How do I get my computer to recognize external speakers?

From the desktop, right-click your taskbar's Speaker icon and choose Playback Devices. The Sound window appears. Click (don't double-click) your speaker's icon and then click the Configure button. Click the speaker's icon with the green check mark, because that's the device your computer uses for playing sound.

How do I fix unknown speaker?

Here're some advanced solutions for your Speaker Setup (UNKNOWN) error.
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Fixes to try

1. Install all Windows updates.
2. Install or update your audio driver.
3. Run the audio troubleshooter.
4. Change the startup type of audio services.
5. Reset your PC.

How do I reinstall Realtek HD Audio?

To do this, go to the Device Manager by either right clicking the start button or typing “device manager” into the start menu. Once you're there, scroll down to “Sound, video and game controllers” and find “Realtek High Definition Audio”. Once you do, go ahead and right click it and select “Uninstall device”.

How do I get Windows 10 to recognize my speakers?

First, right-click the speaker icon on your taskbar and select “Sounds” from the menu that appears. In the “Sound” window, click the “Playback” tab. In the “Playback” tab, you'll see a list of speakers recognized by Windows. (If you don't see the speakers you expect to see here, some troubleshooting may be in order.)

Why does my headphone jack not work Windows 10?

Update, Reinstall or Replace Sound Drivers

If you plug your headphones in to your Windows 10 PC and get that reassuring “Ding” sound, the good news is that they're being detected at a hardware level. ... To fix this, go to “Device Manager -> Sound, video and game controllers,” then select your audio driver.

Why won't my headphones work on my computer?

Preliminary Checks. If you're using wired headphones, check your audio jack. Look for the audio output port on the side or back of your computer, often with the headphones or speaker icon, and ensure your headphone jack is properly plugged in. ... If so, turn it off, plug in your headphones and see if they work again.