How to rename audio devices on Windows 11

• Windows 11 assigns generic names to audio devices by default, which can be confusing when there are multiple devices.
• You can rename speakers, headphones, and microphones on the “Sound” settings page.

On Windows 11, the system assigns a generic name when connecting a new input or output device. Usually, this is not a problem when you have only a set of speakers or a single microphone, but it can 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 Quick Settings flyout.

In this guide, I’ll 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, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings on Windows 11.

2. Click on System.

3. Click the Sound tab.

4. Select the speakers (or headphones) to rename under the “Output” section.

   

5. Click the Rename button.

6. Confirm a short and descriptive name for the audio device.

   

7. Click the Rename button.

Once you complete the steps, the new name will take effect, making it easier to identify when switching between outputs on the Taskbar.

Change microphone name on Windows 11

To rename a microphone on Windows 11, follow these steps:

1. Open Settings.

2. Click on System.

3. Click the Sound tab.

4. Select the microphone to rename under the “Input” section.

   

5. Click the Rename button.

6. Confirm a short and descriptive name for the microphone.

   

7. Click the Rename button.

After you complete the steps, the new name will be reflected on the device.

You may need to repeat the steps to rename other sound devices connected to Windows 11.