default devices

The default devices tag follows a Windows 11 audio settings update being tested in Build 29613.1000 for Insiders. The coverage centers on managing default audio devices from Settings, with per-device activity meters to show what is active. It also covers filters for input and output devices and controls for showing or hiding disabled or disconnected hardware on the All sound devices page. This tag is relevant to readers tracking Microsoft’s efforts to make everyday audio configuration easier to find and manage in Windows, particularly when choosing devices or checking which hardware is available.