Utilities & tools
Audio & Mic Switcher Switch speaker and microphone on Windows
Switch your default speaker and microphone from the Windows tray in one click. No more digging through Sound settings.
Audio & Mic Switcher lives in the Windows system tray and lets you change the default speaker and microphone in one click. Move between headphones, speakers, a headset and a webcam mic without opening Sound settings each time.
It helps when you join meetings, stream, record or play, and your audio keeps ending up on the wrong device.
Features
- Switch default speakers in one click
- Switch default microphones in one click
- Access controls from the Windows system tray
- Support headphones, speakers, Bluetooth, and USB devices
- Work with HDMI and virtual audio devices
- Mark favorite audio and microphone devices
- Refresh device detection after hardware changes
- Optionally run at Windows startup
- Show optional switch notifications
- Prepare the right microphone before meetings
- Support gaming and streaming setups
- Use the app without internet, ads, or data collection
Privacy
Device switching works with local Windows audio settings; current privacy details are listed on the store page.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change the default speaker in Windows quickly?
Click Audio & Mic Switcher in the system tray and choose the output device you want.
Can I switch my microphone too?
Yes. You can switch both the default speaker and the default microphone from the tray.
When is it useful?
Whenever audio ends up on the wrong device: meetings, calls, streaming, recording or switching between headphones and speakers.