How to easily rename audio devices on Windows 11

Windows 11 assigns a default name to newly connected audio devices. This may not cause an issue when you have only a set of speakers or one microphone, but it may cause confusion when you have multiple devices.

If you have multiple audio devices like speakers, headphones, and microphones connected to your PC, Windows 11 allows you to change their names to make them easier to identify when you need to switch inputs or outputs from the Settings app.

In this guide, we will show you how to assign a more identifiable name for sound devices on Windows 11.

Here is how to easily rename audio devices on Windows 11

How to change the speakers’ name

Right-click on Start > click on the Settings option.
Click on System > click the Sound tab.
Under the Output section > select the speakers (or headphones) to rename.
Click the Rename button.
Confirm a short and descriptive name for the audio device.
When done > click the Rename button.
After you complete the steps, the new name will apply, and it’ll be easier to identify.