How to Change Narrator Audio Output in Windows 11
Windows 11 Narrator lets you choose which audio device its voice plays through.
Open Settings, navigate to Accessibility, then Narrator, and select your desired audio output device from the “Narrator audio output device” dropdown. This lets you choose specific speakers or headphones for Narrator.
Narrator is a built-in screen reader that reads aloud what you see on your screen, helping people who are blind or have low vision. You can tell Narrator to use specific headphones or speakers instead of your computer’s default sound output.
This is handy if you have multiple audio devices connected, like external speakers and a headset. You simply direct Narrator’s voice to the exact place you want to hear it.
- Turn keyboard shortcuts on or off
- Make Narrator start automatically
- Change voice, speed, and volume
- Add or remove natural voices
- Lower other app volumes while Narrator speaks
If your computer has more than one sound device (like speakers and headphones), you can pick which one Narrator uses. Changing the audio device also helps if sound isn’t working correctly or if you want Narrator’s voice to come from specific speakers or headphones.
How to Change Narrator’s Audio Output Device in 🪟 Windows 11
Follow these steps:
Step 1Open Windows Settings
- Click the Start button (the Windows icon at the bottom left) and then click Settings.
- Or press the keyboard keys ⊞ Win+I together to open Settings quickly.
Step 2Go to Accessibility
- In the Settings window, find and click Accessibility on the left side.
Step 3Open Narrator Settings
- On the right side, click Narrator to see its options.
Step 4Choose the Audio Output Device
- Scroll to the section called “Narrator’s voice”.
- Click on Narrator audio output device.
- You will see a list of sound devices connected to your PC (like speakers or headphones). Pick the one you want Narrator to use.
- If you choose Default audio device, Narrator will use the main device that Windows is set to play sound through.
You can change where Narrator’s voice plays from in Windows 11 by choosing a specific audio output device. This lets you decide if Narrator speaks through your speakers, headphones, or another sound system connected to your PC. Select your preferred option from the list.
And that’s it! Narrator will now speak through your chosen audio device.
Summary
With Narrator’s audio output setting, you can choose where its voice is heard in Windows 11, such as through your headphones or speakers.
What does the Narrator do in 🪟 Windows 11?
Narrator is a screen-reading application that’s built into Windows 11, so there’s nothing you need to download or install. This guide describes how to use Narrator with Windows so you can start using apps, browsing the web, and more.
Is Windows Narrator good?
One user noted, ‘Narrator is helpful sometimes but doesn’t do everything, especially with web browsers and apps.’ They also mentioned students had trouble navigating deeper Windows settings and sometimes heard silence.
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