If you are facing a no sound issue in Windows 11, whether sound is not coming from speakers, headphones, or an external speaker, the problem is usually related to incorrect sound output settings or audio drivers. In this guide, you will learn practical and proven methods to fix all types of audio issues in Windows 11 step by step.
Change Output Sound Device (Select Correct Output Device)
Click on the Volume icon in the Windows 11 taskbar.
Click the arrow (>) next to the volume slider.
A list of available output devices will appear.
Select the correct device such as Speakers, Headphones, HDMI, or Bluetooth audio.
Play any audio to check if sound is working.
If needed, go to Settings → System → Sound.
Under Output, select the correct output device.
Make sure the volume is not muted and is set above 50%.
Set Speaker as Default Playback Device
Open Settings from the Start menu.
Click System, then select Sound.
Scroll down and click More sound settings.
In the Sound window, open the Playback tab.
Right-click on your Speaker or preferred audio device.
Click Set as Default.
Click OK to save changes.
Play audio to confirm the sound is working.
Troubleshoot Audio Problems in Windows 11
Open Settings in Windows 11.
Go to System → Sound.
Scroll to the Output section.
Click the Troubleshoot button.
Windows will scan for audio problems automatically.
Follow the on-screen instructions.
Apply the recommended fixes.
Restart audio playback to test sound.
Install or Update Audio Sound Driver
Right-click the Start button.
Click Device Manager.
Expand Sound, video and game controllers.
Right-click your audio device.
Click Update driver.
Select Search automatically for drivers.
Wait for Windows to install the latest driver.
If sound still does not work, right-click the audio device again.
Click Uninstall device and confirm.
Restart your computer.
Windows will reinstall the audio driver automatically.
For best results, download the latest driver from the official laptop or motherboard manufacturer website.
By following these methods, you can fix almost all sound-related problems in Windows 11, including no sound from external speakers, audio not coming from headphones, or complete audio failure. These steps are simple, effective, and do not require any third-party software.
