Make Sure Headphones Are Set as Enabled and Set as Default Device. In the Sound Settings window, click “Manage sound devices” and see whether your “headset” or “headphones” are under the “Disabled” list. If they are, click them and click “Enable.”

Why are my headphones not working when I plug them in?

Dust, lint and dirt may block the connection between the jack and the headphones. Check for this and clean the jack using a cotton swab damped with some rubbing alcohol to get the lint and dust out, or use a can of compressed air if you have one close by. Plug the headphones back in and see if they work.

How do I get my headphones to work on Windows 10?

You can do this by firing up some media on the PC or utilize the test function in Windows.

1. Right-click the sound icon in the taskbar.
2. Select Open sound settings.
3. Choose Sound control panel on the right.
4. Select the headphones (should have a green tick).
5. Hit Properties.
6. Select the Advanced tab.
7. Hit the test button.

Why won’t my PC detect my headphones?

Make sure your headphones are properly connected to your laptop. Right-click the volume icon on the bottom left of your screen, and select Sounds. Click the Playback tab. If your headphones don’t show up as a listed device, right-click on the empty area and make sure Show Disabled Devices has a check mark on it.

How do I fix Windows not detecting my headphones?

Set your headphone as the default playback device

1. Right-click on the Start button.
2. Click Hardware and Sound.
3. Look for the Playback tab, and then under it, right-click the window and select Show Disabled Devices.
4. Headphones are listed there, so right-click on your headphone deice and select Enable.
5. Click Set as Default.

How do I get my headset to work on my PC?

Computer Headsets: How to Set the Headset as the Default Audio Device

1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
2. Click Hardware and Sound in Windows Vista or Sound in Windows 7.
3. Under the Sound tab, click Manage Audio Devices.
4. On the Playback tab, click your headset, and then click the Set Default button.

How do I use my headphones as a mic on Windows 10?

How to set up and test microphones in Windows

1. Make sure your microphone is connected to your PC.
2. Select Start > Settings > System > Sound.
3. In Sound settings, go to Input > Choose your input device, and then select the microphone or recording device you want to use.