To adjust, customize, or configure the sound scheme for your device, you have to access the sound settings in Windows 11/10. You may need to perform these actions because you might have a problem with your PC’s audio playback, or wonder why the sound is recording at too low volume. In this post, we will show you the 5 ways to open Sound Settings in Windows 11/10.
The Sound settings interface offers options to change sound effects, disable audio enhancements, modify individual app sounds, and more. It’s all going to depend on what you mostly use your computer for.
How to open Sound Settings in Windows 11/10
We can open sound settings in Windows 11 or Windows 10 in 5 quick and easy ways. We’ll explore this topic under the methods outlined below in this section:
- Via Search
- Via Run or Command Prompt
- Via Sound icon on Taskbar
- Via Settings app
- Via Control Panel.
Let’s take a look at the description of the step-by-step process in relation to each of the methods.
1] Open Sound Settings via Search
- Click the Search icon or bar on the extreme left of the taskbar OR press the Windows key on the keyboard.
- Type the word
sound. - Select Sound settings from the result or click Open on the right pane.
2] Open Sound Settings via Run or Command Prompt
- Press Windows + R key combination to open the Run dialog.
- In the Run dialog box, type
control mmsys.cpl soundsormmsys.cpland hit Enter.
OR
- Press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog.
- In the Run dialog box, type
cmdand hit Enter to open Command Prompt. - In the command prompt window, type or copy and paste either of the commands as above and hit Enter.
3] Open Sound Settings via Sound icon on Taskbar
- Right-click on the Sound icon (if not present click the chevron to show hidden icons) in the notification area or system tray at the extreme right corner area of the taskbar.
- Click on Open Sound settings (Windows 11) or Sounds (Windows 10) from the menu.
In Windows 10, you can right-click the volume icon in the system tray and select Sound settings to open the traditional panel. However, in Windows 11, you will end up with the Windows Settings if you do that.
4] Open Sound Settings via Settings app
Windows 11
- Press the Windows key + I to open Windows 11 Settings.
- Tap or click System category.
- Select Sound in the right pane.
- Scroll down till you see More Sound settings, and click on it
- Sound settings will open.
Related: How to open old Sound settings panel in Windows 11
Windows 10
- Press the Windows key + I to open Settings.
- Tap or click Personalisation category.
- Select Themes in the left pane.
- Click the Advanced sound settings link on the right pane of the window.
Note: Depending on the version of Windows 11/10 you’re currently running, this option may not be available for you.
5] Open Sound Settings via Control Panel
To open the old Sound settings panel in Windows 11/10 using Control Panel, follow these steps:
- Press Windows key + R to invoke the Run dialog.
- In the Run dialog box, type
controland hit Enter to open Control Panel. - From the top right corner of the window, set the View by option to Large icons.
- Click Sound.
That’s it on the 5 ways to open Sound Settings on Windows 11/10!
Where are my Sound settings in Windows 11?
You can find Sound settings in the Windows Settings panel and Control Panel. Press Win+I and go to System > Sound to open Sound settings in Windows Settings panel. On the other hand, open Control Panel and click on the Sound option to do the same. Both include different options for your convenience.
To open the old Sound settings panel in Windows 11, follow these steps:
- Right-click on the volume icon in the system tray.
- Select the Sound settings
- Scroll down and find out More sound settings
- Click on this option.
How do I change my Sound settings in Windows 11?
To change the sound settings in Windows 11, you have to open it via Windows Settings or Control Panel. After that, you can manage your playback devices, recording devices, volume, and so on.
