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Question how can I change the Sound output device?

Discussion in 'Audio & Video' started by Bauflow, Apr 27, 2023.

  1. Bauflow

    Bauflow

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    I'm trying to create a dropbox where I can choose whether to use my headset or the speakers, but I have no idea how to start.
     
    Bauflow, Apr 27, 2023
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  2. Adrian

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    Unity always outputs to the default audio device and there's no way change it.

    If you want to play to non-default or multiple audio devices, you'd have to use a plugin (e.g. AudioStream on the asset store) or a third-party audio system like FMOD or Wwise.
     
    Adrian, Apr 27, 2023
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  3. SeventhString

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    Sad but true...:confused:
    I'm happy to say that it's something we're currently looking though!
     
    SeventhString, Apr 27, 2023
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  4. Bauflow

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    Thanks, I'll investigate about it, I love you bro!
     
    Bauflow, Apr 27, 2023
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  5. Akzamutdinov

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    Dear SeventhString,
    If there is any solution developed for Unity Android so far?
     
    Akzamutdinov, Nov 3, 2023
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  6. SeventhString

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    We're not there yet, but that's definitely on the table.
     
    SeventhString, Nov 13, 2023 at 3:35 PM
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  7. STARvonSTAR

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    If it's just the actual feature of playing Unity sounds from a said audio source you can do this via Windows.

    In Win 11:
    1. Right click Windows sound icon on bottom right
    2. Select "Volume Mixer/Control"
    3. In the list of apps presented you can press the expand arrow next to the Unity app and then change "Output device" to whatever you want.

    Peace
     
    STARvonSTAR, Nov 15, 2023 at 3:04 PM
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