How to listen to Audio through Speaker and Headphone at the Same Time

Description: This article will show you how to simultaneously use headphones and speakers at the same time in Windows 10.

  1. Make sure both headphones and speakers are connected to the computer.
  2. Right click on the volume icon on the system tray and select Sounds.
    system tray, Sounds
  3. Under the Playback tab right click on the speaker and select Set as Default Device. This will show the speakers with a green check mark.
    Playback, Speaker, Set as Default Device
    Speakers show as default
  4. Select the Recording tab right click on Microphone or Stereo Mix and select properties.
    Recording, Microphone, Properties
  5. Select the Listen tab and check Listen to this device.
    Listen, Listen to this device
  6. Select Headphones from the Playback through this device dropdown list.
    Playback through this device, Headphones
  7. Select the Apply button and then OK.
    Apply and OK choices

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