How do i stop Windows from automatically switching audio output when i plug in a new one

Question

Hello,
I would like to start by saying that disabling a certain audio device is not the preferred method. I want a permanent fix.

Every time i plug in a device that could be an audio device, Windows automatically assumes i want to use that as my audio device.
My PC very often switches from one docking station to another. I want to have it set that it ALWAYS uses the built in headphone jack.

Disabling the audio device is not an option because i would have to do that 100+ times.

How do i guarantee that it permanently uses the built in headphone jack instead of a monitor that it detects

I've searched the settings app but there it doesnt show an option for this behaviour.

If its solved by a command thats fine too but i don't want to manually disable all other audio devices it could be attached to.

Best regards,

Wybe

Answer 1

Hi, I'm Jan and I'm happy to help you today. I'm sorry you're experiencing this audio problem. Try to set the built-in audio headphone jack as the default audio device.

Press the Windows key + R

Then type in "mmsys.cpl"

then click ok.

Under the Playback tab.

From the list of output devices

Right-click on the Built in headphone and click "Set as Default Device"

Then click OK.

Answer 2

Look at the Control Panel>Sound and see what you have chosen, and did you make it your default? After you set a default be sure to click on Apply and OK. What do your docking stations have to do with this?