The conclusion is that users would always need to ensure that the device settings for their Audio devices are set to their specific needs as it does not always follow the Windows default audio device. However, Teams shows a different story again. On disconnecting the Bluetooth headset while on a call the Windows audio defaults back to the standard default audio device. However, the default audio settings show a different story as the speaker is the Bluetooth headset and the mic is set to Microphone (Realtek Audio). Example Use Caseĭefault audio device for Windows is the recently connected Bluetooth headset. Keep in mind that Teams, and many other applications, can use different audio devices than the System audio as the default audio device System default and Teams default are often different.Īlso, an audio/video camera device may be listed as the default Team audio device while its video camera is something else, or the other way around.įor instance, if you were to connect an Audio device while on a Team’s call it may change the Teams default audio however, in many instances it does not. For instance, if you were to connect an Audio device while on a Team’s call it may change the Teams default audio. Microsoft Teams selection of the default audio devices is done similarly to the way Windows selects the last audio device (it may be an audio/video device). Note the use of the “FriendlyName” in the above script. $device = Get-PnpDevice | Where-Object Disable-PnpDevice -InstanceID $device.InstanceID -Confirm:$false There are scripts available that can be pushed out via SCCM or Group Policy to administratively disable the Targus Audio devices in the local Registry.
When you connect a docking station with audio support (for example a Targus DOCK182), Windows will choose Targus Audio as the default audio output/input unless this is disabled. And realize that many camera are audio/video devices where the audio will be labeled as the default System audio.
This can be confusing when a docking station with audio support is used and is only exacerbated in a hotelling situation where several docks are used-possibly with additional downstream audio devices.Ĭareful thought must be given to what audio devices are listed by Windows at each new host/dock connection. The default System Audio device can be changed by the user using the Windows settings for Sound, by some audio device drivers and applications, or by a Registry hack. Generally, Windows will select the last audio device listed as the default System Audio device and update the PC local Registry accordingly. The situation can leave users left wondering in example, “ Why won’t my headset connect to Teams?” Windows Default System Audio The issue is often even more confusing when all the audio devices use the same Windows in-box drivers. Determining what audio devices will be selected in Teams can be a bit confusing, especially if a workstation has several choices for both input and output audio.
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