Headphones Not Working Windows 10 Not Recognizing Headphones (FIXED)

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.

1. How do I get Windows 10 to recognize my headphones?
2. How do I fix Windows not detecting my headphones?
3. Why wont my computer recognize my headphones?
4. Why won't my headphones work when I plug them in?
5. Why does my headphone jack not work Windows 10?
6. Why is my headset mic not working Windows 10?
7. Why are my headphones not connecting to my laptop?
8. Why don't my headphones work on my laptop?
9. How do I fix the front audio jack on Windows 10?

How do I get Windows 10 to recognize my headphones?

Follow these steps to check this:

1. Right click on the volume icon and select “Playback devices”.
2. Now, right click on empty space and select, “Show disconnected devices” and “Show disabled devices”.
3. Select “headphone” and click on “Properties” and make sure that the headphone is enabled & set as default.

How do I fix Windows 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 wont my computer recognize my headphones?

Right-click the volume icon on the bottom left of your screen, and select Sounds. Click the Playback tab. If your headphones don't show up as a listed device, right-click on the empty area and make sure Show Disabled Devices has a check mark on it. If your headphones are disabled, it will now show up in the list.

Why won't my headphones work when I plug them in?

Check your headphone cable, connector, remote, and earbuds for damage, like wear or breakage. Look for debris on the meshes in each earbud. To remove debris, gently brush all openings with a small, soft-bristled brush that's clean and dry. Firmly plug your headphones back in.

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 is my headset mic not working Windows 10?

If your microphone isn't working, head to Settings > Privacy > Microphone. ... Below that, ensure “Allow apps to access your microphone” is set to “On.” If microphone access is off, all applications on your system won't be able to hear audio from your microphone.

Why are my headphones not connecting to my laptop?

If a pair of headphones won't work with your laptop computer, this means that the headphone jack itself has become disabled. ... Right-click on the listing in the "Playback Devices" window that reads "Headphones." Click "Enable." Your headphones will now work with your laptop computer.

Why don't my headphones work on my laptop?

Here's how: Right-click on the sound icon on the lower-right of your computer screen, then click Sounds. Click the Playback tab, unplug and then re-plug your headphone into the headphone jack to make sure Headphones (or Speakers/Headphones, same as below) is checked, then click OK.

How do I fix the front audio jack on Windows 10?

Click on the Connector Settings icon. Turn on the Disable front panel jack detection option, then press the OK button. Restart your computer. After doing this, try plugging your device in the headphone jack and play some audio.