How to Rename Audio Devices on Windows 11

This post shows students and new users steps to rename or change the name of audio devices on Windows 11.

When you have multiple audio devices connected to Windows, you might want to rename them so you can identify each quickly.

It will suck when you select the wrong audio device to play a video offensive to others or play embarrassing music to the wrong sound device. You can save yourself some embarrassment and rename your audio devices so you know each device attached to your computer.

Although Windows tries to display the name of the devices according to the manufacturer naming convention, sometimes it’s hard to tell which device is which based on its name.

So, Windows allows users to rename devices attached to their computers with unique names. You can give each device a unique and descriptive name to tell it apart from the others.

The steps below will show you how to do that when using Windows 11

To start renaming audio devices on Windows, follow the steps below.

How to change audio device name on Windows 11

As mentioned above, Windows allows users to rename audio devices attached to their computers. You can give each device a unique and descriptive name to tell it apart from the others so you don’t blast music from the wrong device.

Below is how to do that.

Windows 11 has a centralized location for the majority of its settings. Everything can be done, from system configurations to creating new users and updating Windows from its System Settings pane.

To get to System Settings, you can use the Windows key + I shortcut or click on Start ==> Settings, as shown in the image below:

Windows Settings pane should look similar to the image below. In Windows Settings, click System, and select Sound on the right pane of your screen, as shown in the image below.

On the Sound settings pane, under Output, select the Sound or audio device you’d like to rename. All audio devices connected to your computer should be listed under Output.

Click the right-ward arrow on the Speakers tile for each device to get to the device settings pane.

On the device settings pane, under the device name, click the Rename link. This will open the name properties window. In there, type a unique name for the device, then click the Rename button to save.

You can also do the same for Input devices. Devices under the Input section can be renamed as those under Output.

Your changes and the new name should apply immediately. The next time you want to use the output device, choose the unique name to output the Sound. This is way better than guessing what each device is.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

Renaming your audio devices in Windows 11 can greatly enhance your user experience. Here are the key takeaways:

• Easily Identify Devices: Unique names help you quickly identify each audio device, avoiding confusion.
• Reduce Embarrassment: Prevent the awkwardness of playing the wrong audio through an incorrect device.
• Better Organization: Organizing your devices with descriptive names makes your setup more user-friendly.
• Simplified Selection: Quickly select the right device without having to guess which is which.
• Instant Changes: Renaming takes effect immediately, enhancing your workflow right away.

By following the steps outlined above, you can streamline your audio management on Windows 11 effortlessly!