Scroll to Advanced and select More sound settings.
3
Choose the required tab
Use Playback for outputs, Recording for microphones, Sounds for system events, or Communications for call behavior.
4
Apply changes carefully
Select the correct device, change only the required property, select Apply, and test before closing the dialog.
5
Verify the result for the classic Sound control
The intended default device and application route persist after reopening the app and reconnecting the hardware.
6
Narrow down problems with the classic Sound control
If an application keeps its own device, communications defaults differ, Bluetooth changes profile, or organization policy hides a control, stop broad resets and return to the last known state. Capture the exact error, versions, hardware or account scope, and failed step before using the linked official support channel.
Video walkthrough
If it does not work
If the classic Sound control is unchanged after the documented check, return to the first observed condition and identify whether it affects one app, account, device, or every task before repeating steps.
If the labels differ after an update or the device is managed, retain the exact condition and use the linked owner source before removing data, resetting Windows, or installing an unrelated tool.
ⓘ Sources and verification
Checked against official documentation on . Scope: Windows.
Follow the linked first-party guidance if labels differ after a platform or app update.
