How to Rename Audio Devices in Windows 10

 

How to Rename Audio Output Devices on Windows 10

To use a custom name for your speakers in Windows 10, first, open the Settings app. Do this by using the Windows+i keyboard shortcut.

On the “Settings” window, click “System.”

On the “System” page, from the sidebar to the left, select “Sound.”

In the pane on the right, you will see an “Output” section. Here, click the “Choose Your Output Device” drop-down menu and select your speaker in the list. Then, beneath this drop-down menu, click “Device Properties.”

You’re now on the “Device Properties” page. At the top of this page, click the text field and type a new name for your speakers. Then, next to this name field, click “Rename.”

And that’s it. Windows 10 will not show any kind of confirmation message, but be assured that your device is renamed. You’ll now see the new name for your device in your apps, such as Audacity.

How to Rename Audio Input Devices on Windows 10

The process to rename microphones is pretty much the same as renaming speakers.

Start by opening the Settings app on your Windows 10 PC. Do this by pressing Windows+i keys simultaneously.

In Settings, click “System.”

On the “System” page, in the left sidebar, click “Sound.”

On the right pane, you will see an “Input” section. Here, click the “Choose Your Input Device” drop-down menu and select your microphone in the list. Then, beneath this drop-down menu, click “Device Properties.”

You’ll see a “Device Properties” page. On this page, at the top, click the text field and enter a new name for your microphone. Then, next to this text field, click “Rename.”

And without any confirmation, Windows 10 will change your microphone’s name to the specified one. You’re all set.