About Windows 11 volume mixer
Are you looking to increase or decrease the volume on your laptop, desktop computer, or tablet running Windows 10 or Windows 11? This guide outlines essential methods to control the sound volume efficiently using various built-in features offered by Microsoft. From keyboard shortcuts to the Volume Mixer, we’ve got you covered! Contents 1. Use the keyboard volume control on your PC or laptop 2. Use the system tray volume control 3. Use the volume control on your speakers 4. Use the new Windows 11 Volume Mixer 5. Use the classic Volume Mixer 6. Create or download a Volume or Volume Mixer shortcut 7. Adjust the volume from the Settings app 8. Use the volume buttons on your tablet 9. Use the volume controls on your monitor Which method do you prefer? 1. Use the Keyboard Volume Control on Your PC or Laptop If you are looking for a keyboard shortcut for volume, Windows laptops often have multimedia keys available. You may need to hold the Fn key while pressing the designated function key (F1-F12) with a speaker icon. For example: Action Key Combination Increase Volume Fn + F8 Decrease Volume Fn + F7 Mute/Unmute Volume Fn + F6 Ensure to check your laptop’s keyboard layout for specific multimedia key arrangements. Desktop keyboards may also feature dedicated multimedia controls, providing similar functions. 2. Use the System Tray Volume Control The system tray (or Notification area) in both Windows 10 and 11 includes a speaker icon, which opens the volume slider when clicked. On Windows 11, clicking on the speaker icon launches the Quick Settings. Simply drag the slider or click on it to adjust volume levels. 3. Use the Volume Control on Your Speakers If you are utilizing external speakers, adjust the volume directly using the speaker volume control buttons. Here is an example: 4. Use the New Windows 11 Volume Mixer Windows 11 features an updated Volume Mixer, accessible through Settings > System > Sound. This mixer provides versatile control of app-specific audio settings: 5. Use the Classic Volume Mixer The classic Volume Mixer can be accessed by right-clicking the speaker icon in the system tray and selecting Open Volume Mixer in both Windows 10 and 11: 6. Create or Download a Volume Control Shortcut You can create desktop shortcuts for quick access to the Volume and Volume Mixer. Find instructions on how to do this here. 7. Adjust the Volume from the Settings App In Windows 11, open the Settings app, navigate to Sound, and adjust the volume using the slider: In Windows 10, access the Settings by navigating to Ease of Access, then use the volume slider under Make your device easier to hear: 8. Use the Volume
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Windows 11 Volume Mixer On Windows 11, you can now enable an early preview of the new Volume Mixer interface to control the system and app’s volume, and here’s how on build 25281 or higher releases available in the Dev Channel.You can access the new Volume Mixer from the Taskbar’s System Tray to quickly switch audio outputs, control individual app volumes, and enable additional features like Spatial Audio. You will still be required to perform a few more clicks, but you will no longer have to open the Settings app to change the app’s volume individually.Although this is a welcome addition, it doesn’t seem to be something completely original since the new Volume Mixer looks very similar to EarTrumpet, a third-party app that has been around for multiple years to offer the same volume control experience. The app was created by Former Microsoft engineer Dave Amenta and Microsoft MVP Rafael Rivera, and they pointed out the similarities on Twitter saying “oh snap. Microsoft is catching up to EarTrumpet.”The feature hasn’t officially been announced yet, instead, it’s one of the hidden items available on Windows 11 build 25281 (via @PhantomOcean3). If you want to get hands-on with the new volume controls, you can use a third-party tool known as “ViVeTool” created by Rafael Rivera and Lucas on GitHub to enable the new experience on your computer.This guide will teach you the steps to enable the Volume Mixer on Windows 11.To enable the new “Volume Mixer” interface on Windows 11, use these steps:Open GitHub website.Download the ViveTool-vx.x.x.zip file to enable the new Volume Mixer.Double-click the zip folder to open it with File Explorer.Click the Extract all button.Click the Extract button.Copy the path to the folder.Open Start.Search for Command Prompt, right-click the top result, and select the Run as administrator option.Type the following command to navigate to the ViveTool folder and press Enter:cd c:\folder\path\ViveTool-v0.3.1In the command, change the path to the folder with your path.Type the following command to enable the new “Volume Mixer” interface on Windows 11 and press Enter:Vivetool /enable /id:42106010Restart the computer.Once you complete the steps, you can access the Volume Mixer by clicking the sound icon in the System Tray and clicking the button next to the Sound slider.If you don’t have Windows 11 build 25281, you need to enroll in the Dev Channel using the “Windows Insider Program” settings from the “Windows Update” section. Once you enroll the device in the program, you can download build 25151 from the “Windows Update” settings by clicking the “Check for Updates” button, and then you can follow the steps outlined above.If you change your mind, you can revert the changes with the same instructions, but in step 10, make sure to use the vivetool /disable /id:42106010 command and then restart the device. Mauro Huculak is a Windows How-To Expert and founder of Pureinfotech (est. 2010). With over 21 years as a technology writer and IT Specialist, Mauro specializes in Windows, software, and cross-platform systems such as Linux, Android, and macOS. Certifications:
