6 Easy Solutions If Windows 10 Is Not Recognizing Headphones

There are so many things to love with the Windows 10 unless one is scared of change or running on a computer that cannot run the Windows. That said, there are also a few problems that you can experience with it most especially when you upgrade your computer from a lower Windows to the 10. It is because of this that you get to hear that Windows 10 is not recognizing headphones for them. This is even when the computer speakers are working just fine!

For some of us who are born with the headphones or even for people who love gaming, listening to music as they work, stream in their free time,  or even watching movies as they rest, this can be a very big problem. The good news, however, it is one that can easily be solved.

Solutions If Windows 10 Is Not Recognizing Headphones

Solution 1: Through Playback Devices 

Before you try any other thing, you will want to first try this method which is not only easy but it is also one of the best ways.

1. Go to the lower-right side of your computer to the sound icon and right-click on the sound.
2. Click on Play Back Devices.
3. Click on the Playback tab
4. In the box that opens, right-click on a blank space and select Show Hidden Devices. Right-click again and select Show Disconnected Devices.
5. You will see your headphones. If it is enabled, disable it by right-clicking and selecting Disable, and then enable it by right-clicking it and selecting Enable.
6. If you find it disabled, simply enable it and that should solve the problem.

Solution 2: Disable all enhancements

Another easy way that we have found to work easily is to disable the enhancement of the computer. To do this, here are the steps to follow:

1. Hold down your windows key and press x (Windows + X)
2. From the list, select control panel
3. Click on Hardware and Sound
4. Under Sound, select Change System Sounds
5. Select the Playback Tab and right click on speaker and select Properties
6. Select the enhancement tab and select Disable All enhancements.
7. Apply the settings and Save.

Solution 3: Run the Playing Audio troubleshooter 

You may also decide to try to solve this problem using the Troubleshooting:

1. Go to your start menu and type Troubleshoot. You will either see Troubleshoot or Troubleshooting in the result. Select either.
2. In the next windows that will open, click on Troubleshoot audio recording.
3. Click Next to find a problem and fix.
4. Select your headphone in the next window and click on Next.
5. If anything has been disabled, it will enable it and fix the problem. Or you may see another window. Click on No, Do not open Audio Enhancements in that window.
6. Test Your sound. If you don’t hear anything, click I didn’t hear anything. This will try reinstalling your driver and fix the issue.

Solution 4: Update your Driver

1. Go to the control panel of your computer
2. Click Hardware and Sound
3. Click on Sounds and then select the Playback tab
4. Right-click on Speakers and select Properties
5. Under Controller Information, you will see High Definition Audio Device. Click on the properties there.
6. Next click “Change Settings” and then select the Driver Tab.
7. Click on Update Driver and then Search Online. This will automatically find and update the driver.
8. Restart your computer and this should fix the problem if it has anything to do with the drivers.

Solution 5: Restart the computer

If all the steps above fail to work this is very simple method may work:

1. Put in your headphones into the computer.
2. Restart your computer with the headphones still plugged in.
3. Now try and see if it works.

Solution 6: Restore Your Computer

There are times when your headphones will work well after upgrading to Windows 10, but after some time, it will suddenly stop. If this happens, it could be that there is an installation or something that has affected it. You may also try all the steps above, but if they fail, you can decide to try restoring your computer to a time when everything was good.

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If Windows 10 Is not recognizing headphones or the problem is something else entirely, restoring your computer may always work. Here are the steps:

1. Go to your start menu and type Restore
2. Select Create a Restore Point in the options that come up
3. A System properties box will appear. Select the System Protection tab
4. Next, Click on System Restore
5. Click on Next
6. A box will appear showing you the available restore points. Check the Show more restore points box.
7. Select the point you want it to be restored to and then click on Next
8. Click on Finish and that will restore your computer to an earlier point Note: This is a method that should only be used if you have tried all others without any success. You may also need to back up your files although you will be able to undo the restoration. More so, it will not affect your documents.