Every bit more and more than people started using Windows 11 (the new OS from Microsoft), the problems that occur on the computer are also increased. For instance, I found lots of Windows xi users are bothered by the headphone issues. They said their headphones non working in Windows 11 only they don't know how to deal with such situation.

As the latest Microsoft Windows operating system, Windows xi is improved a lot in many aspects when compared to Windows x, its predecessor. Yet, no system is and so perfect that no problem will arise; so does Windows 11.

Recently, I found many users are complaining that their headphones are not working on Windows xi. They don't know why, but they really want to fix the issue as soon as possible. Considering this, I'd like to talk about Windows 11 headphones not working and provide some useful methods for fixing the headphones issues.

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Causes of Windows 11 Headphones Not Working

The causes of headphones issues can be divided into two categories: concrete damage and software-related problems. The former tin can be caused by dropping headphones down on the floor, letting water come up into the headphones accidentally, or hardware ageing. However, the cause of the latter category varies.

Physical Reasons

One: damaged cable.

The nigh possible physical damage is a broken cable. If you don't take good care of the cable, it may be damaged and causing distorted audio, buzzing, or crackling noise. Even worse, it may end working.

Ii: cleaved headphone jack.

Another pop crusade of wired headphone not working is a cleaved headphone jack. You will besides run across audio problems or can't hear any phonation whenever you notice the headphone jack not working properly on your computer.

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Software-related Reasons

There could be many software-related causes for headphones non working Windows xi.

  • Improper settings on computer
  • Audio drivers issue
  • System bugs
  • Low volume level
  • Etc.

How to Fix Headphones Non Working in Windows 11

There are some practical methods for troubleshooting headphones.

#1. Cheque Headphones for Hardware Failure

You lot should check whether your headphone is damaged physically or not. The simplest way is changing a headphone jack or connecting it to a different computer.

#2. Reconnect & Restart Windows 11 Computer

Please remove then reconnect the headphone to your computer. If this didn't work, you should restart your computer to solve some minor bugs.

#3. Bank check the Volume Level

The book level may exist changed too low unintentionally and then you can't hear whatsoever sound via the headphones. You should go to check it and turn the book up to an appropriate level.

  1. Right click on the sound icon on your taskbar.
  2. Select Sound settings.
  3. Drag the rectangle bar to the right to turn upwards the volume.
Sound settings

#4. Prepare Headphone as the Default Output

Select Headphones instead of Speakers:

  1. Correct click on the sound icon on your taskbar.
  2. Select Sound settings.
  3. Choose Sound.
  4. Check Headphones under Cull where to play sound.

#v. Update the Audio Drivers

  1. Press Windows + S.
  2. Type device managing director and striking Enter.
  3. Expand Audio, video, and game controllers.
  4. Locate your headphone in the list.
  5. Right click on it and select Update driver.
  6. Follow the on-screen instructions to go on.
Update driver

Too, you tin attempt to uninstall & reinstall device.

#vi. Run Windows eleven Troubleshooter

  1. Press Windows + I.
  2. Select System.
  3. Click Troubleshoot.
  4. Click Other troubleshooters.
  5. Detect Playing Audio and click on the Run button after it.
  6. Wait and follow the instructions.
Run Playing Audio troubleshooter

#7. Update Windows 11 System

  1. Press Windows + I.
  2. Select Windows Update from the left pane.
  3. Click on the Check for updates button from the right pane.
  4. Download and install the updates bachelor for y'all.

Other two methods you should try when your headphone is not working on Windows 11 are:

  • Resetting the headphone
  • Restarting sound services

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Nigh The Writer

Sarah

Position: Columnist

Sarah has been working as an editor at MiniTool since she graduated from university. Sarah aims at helping users with their computer problems such equally disk errors and data loss. She feels a sense of accomplishment to see that users get their issues stock-still relying on her manufactures. Too, she likes to make friends and listen to music afterwards work.