On Windows 11, when connecting a new input or output device, the system assigns a generic name. Usually, this is not a problem when you only have a set of speakers or one microphone, but it can sometimes get confusing if you have multiple devices.
If you use multiple audio devices (such as speakers, headphones, and microphones) connected to your computer, you can change their names to make them easier to identify when you need to switch inputs or outputs from the Settings app or Taskbar.
This guide will teach you the steps to assign a more identifiable name for sound devices on Windows 11.
- Change speakers name on Windows 11
- Change microphone name on Windows 11
Change speakers name on Windows 11
To rename sound devices (such as speakers and headphones) on Windows 11, use these steps:
- Open Settings on Windows 11.
- Click on System.
- Click the Sound tab.
- Under the “Output” section, select the speakers (or headphones) to rename.
- Click the Rename button.
- Confirm a short and descriptive name for the audio device.
- Click the Rename button.
Once you complete the steps, the new name will apply, and it’ll be easier to identify when switching outputs from the Taskbar.
Open Settings on Windows 11.
Click on System.
Click the Sound tab.
Under the “Output” section, select the speakers (or headphones) to rename.
Click the Rename button.
Confirm a short and descriptive name for the audio device.
Change microphone name on Windows 11
To rename a microphone on Windows 11, use these steps:
- Open Settings.
- Click on System.
- Click the Sound tab.
- Under the “Input” section, select the microphone to rename.
- Click the Rename button.
- Confirm a short and descriptive name for the microphone.
- Click the Rename button.
After you complete the steps, the new name will be reflected on the device.
Open Settings.
Under the “Input” section, select the microphone to rename.
Confirm a short and descriptive name for the microphone.
You may need to repeat the steps to rename other sound devices connected to Windows 11.
