How to Set Default Speaker in Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams is a popular tool for chatting, video calls, and working together. Sometimes, your computer might try to play sound through the wrong speaker. This guide shows you how to pick the right one.

Why change your speaker settings?

If you have multiple devices plugged in, like a headset and desk speakers, Teams might pick the wrong one. Setting the correct speaker ensures you can hear your coworkers clearly during important meetings.

What happens when done?

Once you finish these steps, Teams will automatically use your chosen speaker for all future calls and meetings.

How to change your audio device

You can adjust these settings easily within the app. Note: You do not need admin privileges to change these settings.

1. Open the Microsoft Teams app from your Start menu.

You can also open the app using the Taskbar or Taskbar overflow.

2. Click the Settings and more (…) button located near your profile picture. Select Settings from the list.

3. Select the Devices tab on the left side of the window.
4. Under the windows-11-2/" class="sal-link" rel="noopener" target="_blank" data-sal-id="511">Audio Settings section, look for the Speaker drop-down menu.
5. Click the menu and select the device you want to use from the list.

You can connect your Google calendar, turn the camera and mic on or off on the lock screen, turn read receipts on or off, auto start Teams, disable Teams chat, sync contacts with Teams, connect to Google Calendar, link your mobile device, turning message preview on or off, and manage teams notifications during calls to your computer to use them with these settings.

Summary

Managing your audio is simple. Just remember these steps:

• Open Teams: Start the app from your taskbar or menu.
• Go to Settings: Find the three-dot menu icon.
• Pick your device: Select the right speaker under the Devices tab.

Configuring these settings helps you avoid audio issues and makes your online meetings much smoother.