To adjust, customize, or configure the sound scheme for your device, you have to access the sound settings in Windows 11/10. You may need to perform these actions because you might have a problem with your PC’s audio playback, or wonder why the sound is recording at too low volume. In this post, we will show you the 5 ways to open Sound Settings in Windows 11/10.

The Sound settings interface offers options to change sound effects, disable audio enhancements, modify individual app sounds, and more. It’s all going to depend on what you mostly use your computer for.

We can open sound settings in Windows 11 or Windows 10 in 5 quick and easy ways. We’ll explore this topic under the methods outlined below in this section:

Via Search

Via Run or Command Prompt

Via Sound icon on Taskbar

Via Settings app

Via Control Panel.

Let’s take a look at the description of the step-by-step process in relation to each of the methods.

Click the Search icon or bar on the extreme left of the taskbar OR press the Windows key on the keyboard.

Type the word sound.

Select Sound settings from the result or click Open on the right pane.

Press Windows + R key combination to open the Run dialog.

In the Run dialog box, type control mmsys.cpl sounds or mmsys.cpl and hit Enter.

OR

Right-click on the Sound icon (if not present click the chevron to show hidden icons) in the notification area or system tray at the extreme right corner area of the taskbar.

Click on Open Sound settings (Windows 11) or Sounds (Windows 10) from the menu.

In Windows 10, you can right-click the volume icon in the system tray and select Sound settings to open the traditional panel. However, in Windows 11, you will end up with the Windows Settings if you do that.

Related: How to open old Sound settings panel in Windows 11

Note: Depending on the version of Windows 11/10 you’re currently running, this option may not be available for you.

To open the old Sound settings panel in Windows 11/10 using Control Panel, follow these steps:

That’s it on the 5 ways to open Sound Settings on Windows 11/10!

You can find Sound settings in the Windows Settings panel and Control Panel. Press Win+I and go to System > Sound to open Sound settings in Windows Settings panel. On the other hand, open Control Panel and click on the Sound option to do the same. Both include different options for your convenience.

To open the old Sound settings panel in Windows 11, follow these steps:

Right-click on the volume icon in the system tray.

Select the Sound settings

Scroll down and find out More sound settings

Click on this option.

To change the sound settings in Windows 11, you have to open it via Windows Settings or Control Panel. After that, you can manage your playback devices, recording devices, volume, and so on.