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Fix Headphones Plugged In But No Sound in Windows 11/10
If you have problems using headphones on your Windows 11 computer, the recommendations in this tutorial will solve the problem. First, make sure that your computer is not on mute. Press the volume button to unmute your PC and increase the volume of the audio output.
Wired headphones or earbuds will not work properly if they have a loose connection. Make sure that your headphone cable is properly connected to the headphone jack or USB port. Also, remove any dirt, dust, or foreign material from the audio jack. Other factors responsible for headphone failure in Windows are outdated sound drivers, incorrect volume settings, audio enhancement issues, etc. Now, let’s move on to the solutions.
Windows should automatically route audio to your headphones when you plug them into your computer. If audio continues to play through the built-in speakers or other devices, make your headphones the primary output device.
