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SoundSwitch switches the default audio playback device through a C# application.
About Sound Switch
SoundSwitch is an open-source C# application for switching default audio devices on Windows. Its source code is hosted on GitHub, with a separate download site linked from the repository. It requires Windows 10 or newer on x64 or ARM64.
You configure playback and recording devices from the system tray icon under Settings, with options to change hotkeys and start with Windows. You can then cycle playback devices with Ctrl + Alt + F11 or by double-clicking the tray icon, cycle recording devices with Ctrl + Alt + F7, and mute the default microphone with Ctrl + Alt + M. It also offers configurable double-click actions, audio profiles, banner and Windows notifications, and a command-line interface for device and profile control.
It suits Windows users who regularly change between headphones, speakers, or microphones and want keyboard or tray-icon control instead of opening system menus.
Key features
- Switch playback devices with Ctrl+Alt+F11 hotkey
- Switch recording devices with Ctrl+Alt+F7 hotkey
- Mute default microphone with Ctrl+Alt+M hotkey
- Configurable system tray double-click actions
- Control devices and profiles via command line
- Banner and Windows notifications for device changes
Best for: People on Windows who regularly switch between multiple playback or recording devices.
Good for
- Open-source repository
- Hotkey switching avoids Windows menus
- Supports playback, recording and mic mute
- Can start automatically with Windows
Watch out for
- Requires Windows 10 or newer
- Windows x64 or ARM64 only
Sound Switch at a glance
- Category
- Software & Utilities › Hardware & Diagnostics
- Type
- Open-source project
- Pricing
- Not confirmed. Check the site
- Open source
- Yes · Source code
- Language
- English
- Last checked
- Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
- Listed
- Oct 5, 2026
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Sound Switch FAQ
What does SoundSwitch do?
It lets you switch the default playback and recording devices on Windows using hotkeys or the system tray icon.
What operating system does SoundSwitch require?
It requires Windows 10 or newer on x64 or ARM64.
How do you switch devices in SoundSwitch?
After selecting devices in Settings, press Ctrl+Alt+F11 for playback, Ctrl+Alt+F7 for recording, or double-click the tray icon.
Is SoundSwitch open source?
Yes, its source code is available in a public GitHub repository.
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