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How do i stop my ps5 dualsense controller connecting to my pc as an audio device?

Anonymous
2025-03-05T00:20:05+00:00

I am trying to play games with my ps5 controller however when i connect the controller to my pc with a wire it keeps connecting as an audio device and doesn't let me use the controller in games. The device previously worked fine but now it wont let me play any games with it. The only thing that has changed since the last time i used the controller was I plugged in a new webcam.

Also whenever i plug the controller in it always switches back to the default audio device. I keep changing it back to my headphones however this keeps on occuring.

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  1. Anonymous
    2025-03-18T18:32:16+00:00

    Hi Daniel Hooper2

    Welcome to the Microsoft Community

    Understanding Your Problem PS5 DualSense Controller Audio Device Problems

    To disable DualSense as an audio device

    Via Windows Sound Settings.

    Right-click on the volume icon on the taskbar

    Select “Sound Settings”

    Find the “Select Output Device” and “Select Input Device” drop down menus

    Disable or set the DualSense device as a non-default device.

    Via Device Manager.

    Press Win+X and select “Device Manager”.

    Expand “Audio Inputs and Outputs”.

    Right-click on the audio device associated with DualSense

    Select “Disable Device”.

    To prevent automatic switching of the default audio device: o Right-click on the volume in the taskbar

    Right-click on the volume icon in the taskbar

    Select “Sound

    In the “Playback” tab, right-click on your headphones

    Select “Set as default device” and “Set as default communication device”.

    Right-click on the DualSense audio device

    Select “Disable”

    If you can't use or control it, try going to the Sony Support page and downloading PlayStation®Accessories to update your controller and see if that solves the problem

    How to use DualSense wireless controllers with PC, Mac and mobile devices

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    Merek.Z - MSFT | Microsoft Community Support Specialist

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