SoundSwitch

SoundSwitch switches audio playback and recording devices with a global hotkey, per-app rules, profiles, and notifications.

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About SoundSwitch

SoundSwitch is a Windows app for switching audio playback and recording devices. It provides global hotkeys, per-app rules that change devices when specified applications start or gain focus, saved profiles for audio configurations, and toast, banner, or sound notifications. Devices to cycle through are selected in Settings on the Playback and Recording tabs, and the app runs from the system tray.

Key features

  • Cycle playback devices with customizable global hotkey
  • Cycle recording devices with customizable global hotkey
  • Toggle microphone mute with hotkey
  • Switch devices when specified apps start or gain focus
  • Save and recall complete audio configurations as profiles
  • Use toast, banner, or sound notifications for switches
Best for: Windows users who switch between multiple playback or recording devices.
Good for
  • Open source with listed code repository
  • Handles both playback and recording devices
  • Runs from the system tray
Watch out for
  • Windows only; no other operating systems listed

SoundSwitch at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
Not confirmed. Check the site
Platforms
Web, Windows
Open source
Yes · Source code
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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SoundSwitch FAQ

What are the default hotkeys for switching devices?
Ctrl + Alt + F11 cycles playback devices, Ctrl + Alt + F7 cycles recording devices, and Ctrl + Alt + M toggles microphone mute.
How do I choose which devices SoundSwitch cycles through?
Right-click the tray icon, open Settings, and on the Playback and Recording tabs check the devices to include.
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