Change device controlled by volume keys without changing default
My audio is routed through a second device (default), which then feeds to the primary. Changing the volume of the second device doesn't affect anything, even if I set it to 0.
Windows requires the default device to be the one that is controlled by the volume keys on the keyboard.
Is there a way besides changing the default, to control which device is controlled by the volume keys?
p.s. Volume keys is referring generically to what could be differently physically implemented (a thing that sends vol up/down characters)
Also, I'm using Win8.1, if that changes anything.
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My audio is routed through a second device (default), which then feeds to the primary. Changing the volume of the second device doesn't affect anything, even if I set it to 0.
Windows requires the default device to be the one that is controlled by the volume keys on the keyboard.
Is there a way besides changing the default, to control which device is controlled by the volume keys?
p.s. Volume keys is referring generically to what could be differently physically implemented (a thing that sends vol up/down characters)
Also, I'm using Win8.1, if that changes anything.
windows audio
asked Jan 13 '14 at 2:54
Yet Another UserYet Another User
229311
add a comment |
My audio is routed through a second device (default), which then feeds to the primary. Changing the volume of the second device doesn't affect anything, even if I set it to 0.
Windows requires the default device to be the one that is controlled by the volume keys on the keyboard.
Is there a way besides changing the default, to control which device is controlled by the volume keys?
p.s. Volume keys is referring generically to what could be differently physically implemented (a thing that sends vol up/down characters)
Also, I'm using Win8.1, if that changes anything.
windows audio
asked Jan 13 '14 at 2:54
Yet Another UserYet Another User
229311
My audio is routed through a second device (default), which then feeds to the primary. Changing the volume of the second device doesn't affect anything, even if I set it to 0.
Windows requires the default device to be the one that is controlled by the volume keys on the keyboard.
Is there a way besides changing the default, to control which device is controlled by the volume keys?
p.s. Volume keys is referring generically to what could be differently physically implemented (a thing that sends vol up/down characters)
Also, I'm using Win8.1, if that changes anything.
windows audio
windows audio
asked Jan 13 '14 at 2:54
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asked Jan 13 '14 at 2:54
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I've had your exact problem, and I've come up with a solution, though I would like a more permanent one.
Answer found here
In short, I used Nircmd to get some console commands to change the volume of the non-default device and then I used AutoHotKey to hook my volume keys to the those commands in order to adjust volume. You could probably figure out the volume controls in AutoHotkey to skip using Nircmd in the first place, but I couldn't figure them out.
It's working perfectly so far, and the only thing I miss is the volume bar display that shows up when I change volume.
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17
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answered Feb 14 '17 at 0:25
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Awesome answer. I no longer use this audio setup, but this would definitely solve the original problem. Have a +1.
– Yet Another User
Feb 14 '17 at 0:32
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Seeing how I ran into the same issue and this came on top of google:
As far as I know there's no way to do this in standalone windows. There's however an application called volume2 which allows you to pick an audio device to use and set up keyboard shortcuts to control the volume of that device using the original volumeup and volumedown keys. It also comes with lots of other interesting features but you don't have to use those.
answered May 14 '15 at 16:35
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I'm not sure exactly how to do this, but i may be able to give you a few starting points. Right click the Realtech start icon and go to audio devices. Select the device you wish to be able to modify and go to properties. Go to the advanced tab and check "allow applications to take exclusive control of the device". I'm not sure which driver set/ software directly controls your volume keys, but that should allow it to take control if you specify. Hope this helps. (Generally this is used for software media players, but it may apply to buttons as well)
answered Jan 13 '14 at 3:02
jak138jak138
866
Built-in windows 8. Did I badly word this? I want a different device to be controlled by vol keys. NOT default
– Yet Another User
Jan 13 '14 at 3:02
Sorry man, not sure how to modify it in windows 8 =( Good luck to you sir.
– jak138
Jan 13 '14 at 3:04
Your wording is ok, the last line clarifies it. The buttons usually have separate settings from realtech settings. At least that has been my past experience.
– jak138
Jan 13 '14 at 3:06
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I found a different solution which some might wanna use instead of AutoHotkey
I posted it on Another post here
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I've had your exact problem, and I've come up with a solution, though I would like a more permanent one.
Answer found here
In short, I used Nircmd to get some console commands to change the volume of the non-default device and then I used AutoHotKey to hook my volume keys to the those commands in order to adjust volume. You could probably figure out the volume controls in AutoHotkey to skip using Nircmd in the first place, but I couldn't figure them out.
It's working perfectly so far, and the only thing I miss is the volume bar display that shows up when I change volume.
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17
Community♦
1
answered Feb 14 '17 at 0:25
BLARGBLARG
6619
Awesome answer. I no longer use this audio setup, but this would definitely solve the original problem. Have a +1.
– Yet Another User
Feb 14 '17 at 0:32
add a comment |
I've had your exact problem, and I've come up with a solution, though I would like a more permanent one.
Answer found here
In short, I used Nircmd to get some console commands to change the volume of the non-default device and then I used AutoHotKey to hook my volume keys to the those commands in order to adjust volume. You could probably figure out the volume controls in AutoHotkey to skip using Nircmd in the first place, but I couldn't figure them out.
It's working perfectly so far, and the only thing I miss is the volume bar display that shows up when I change volume.
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17
Community♦
1
answered Feb 14 '17 at 0:25
BLARGBLARG
6619
Awesome answer. I no longer use this audio setup, but this would definitely solve the original problem. Have a +1.
– Yet Another User
Feb 14 '17 at 0:32
add a comment |
I've had your exact problem, and I've come up with a solution, though I would like a more permanent one.
Answer found here
In short, I used Nircmd to get some console commands to change the volume of the non-default device and then I used AutoHotKey to hook my volume keys to the those commands in order to adjust volume. You could probably figure out the volume controls in AutoHotkey to skip using Nircmd in the first place, but I couldn't figure them out.
It's working perfectly so far, and the only thing I miss is the volume bar display that shows up when I change volume.
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17
Community♦
1
answered Feb 14 '17 at 0:25
BLARGBLARG
6619
I've had your exact problem, and I've come up with a solution, though I would like a more permanent one.
Answer found here
In short, I used Nircmd to get some console commands to change the volume of the non-default device and then I used AutoHotKey to hook my volume keys to the those commands in order to adjust volume. You could probably figure out the volume controls in AutoHotkey to skip using Nircmd in the first place, but I couldn't figure them out.
It's working perfectly so far, and the only thing I miss is the volume bar display that shows up when I change volume.
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17
Community♦
1
answered Feb 14 '17 at 0:25
BLARGBLARG
6619
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17
Community♦
1
edited Mar 20 '17 at 10:17
Community♦
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answered Feb 14 '17 at 0:25
BLARGBLARG
6619
answered Feb 14 '17 at 0:25
BLARGBLARG
6619
answered Feb 14 '17 at 0:25
BLARGBLARG
6619
6619
Awesome answer. I no longer use this audio setup, but this would definitely solve the original problem. Have a +1.
– Yet Another User
Feb 14 '17 at 0:32
add a comment |
Awesome answer. I no longer use this audio setup, but this would definitely solve the original problem. Have a +1.
– Yet Another User
Feb 14 '17 at 0:32
Awesome answer. I no longer use this audio setup, but this would definitely solve the original problem. Have a +1.
– Yet Another User
Feb 14 '17 at 0:32
Awesome answer. I no longer use this audio setup, but this would definitely solve the original problem. Have a +1.
– Yet Another User
Feb 14 '17 at 0:32
add a comment |
Seeing how I ran into the same issue and this came on top of google:
As far as I know there's no way to do this in standalone windows. There's however an application called volume2 which allows you to pick an audio device to use and set up keyboard shortcuts to control the volume of that device using the original volumeup and volumedown keys. It also comes with lots of other interesting features but you don't have to use those.
answered May 14 '15 at 16:35
MauritsMaurits
212
add a comment |
Seeing how I ran into the same issue and this came on top of google:
As far as I know there's no way to do this in standalone windows. There's however an application called volume2 which allows you to pick an audio device to use and set up keyboard shortcuts to control the volume of that device using the original volumeup and volumedown keys. It also comes with lots of other interesting features but you don't have to use those.
answered May 14 '15 at 16:35
MauritsMaurits
212
add a comment |
Seeing how I ran into the same issue and this came on top of google:
As far as I know there's no way to do this in standalone windows. There's however an application called volume2 which allows you to pick an audio device to use and set up keyboard shortcuts to control the volume of that device using the original volumeup and volumedown keys. It also comes with lots of other interesting features but you don't have to use those.
answered May 14 '15 at 16:35
MauritsMaurits
212
Seeing how I ran into the same issue and this came on top of google:
As far as I know there's no way to do this in standalone windows. There's however an application called volume2 which allows you to pick an audio device to use and set up keyboard shortcuts to control the volume of that device using the original volumeup and volumedown keys. It also comes with lots of other interesting features but you don't have to use those.
answered May 14 '15 at 16:35
MauritsMaurits
212
answered May 14 '15 at 16:35
MauritsMaurits
212
answered May 14 '15 at 16:35
MauritsMaurits
212
answered May 14 '15 at 16:35
MauritsMaurits
212
212
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add a comment |
I'm not sure exactly how to do this, but i may be able to give you a few starting points. Right click the Realtech start icon and go to audio devices. Select the device you wish to be able to modify and go to properties. Go to the advanced tab and check "allow applications to take exclusive control of the device". I'm not sure which driver set/ software directly controls your volume keys, but that should allow it to take control if you specify. Hope this helps. (Generally this is used for software media players, but it may apply to buttons as well)
answered Jan 13 '14 at 3:02
jak138jak138
866
Built-in windows 8. Did I badly word this? I want a different device to be controlled by vol keys. NOT default
– Yet Another User
Jan 13 '14 at 3:02
Sorry man, not sure how to modify it in windows 8 =( Good luck to you sir.
– jak138
Jan 13 '14 at 3:04
Your wording is ok, the last line clarifies it. The buttons usually have separate settings from realtech settings. At least that has been my past experience.
– jak138
Jan 13 '14 at 3:06
add a comment |
I'm not sure exactly how to do this, but i may be able to give you a few starting points. Right click the Realtech start icon and go to audio devices. Select the device you wish to be able to modify and go to properties. Go to the advanced tab and check "allow applications to take exclusive control of the device". I'm not sure which driver set/ software directly controls your volume keys, but that should allow it to take control if you specify. Hope this helps. (Generally this is used for software media players, but it may apply to buttons as well)
answered Jan 13 '14 at 3:02
jak138jak138
866
Built-in windows 8. Did I badly word this? I want a different device to be controlled by vol keys. NOT default
– Yet Another User
Jan 13 '14 at 3:02
Sorry man, not sure how to modify it in windows 8 =( Good luck to you sir.
– jak138
Jan 13 '14 at 3:04
Your wording is ok, the last line clarifies it. The buttons usually have separate settings from realtech settings. At least that has been my past experience.
– jak138
Jan 13 '14 at 3:06
add a comment |
I'm not sure exactly how to do this, but i may be able to give you a few starting points. Right click the Realtech start icon and go to audio devices. Select the device you wish to be able to modify and go to properties. Go to the advanced tab and check "allow applications to take exclusive control of the device". I'm not sure which driver set/ software directly controls your volume keys, but that should allow it to take control if you specify. Hope this helps. (Generally this is used for software media players, but it may apply to buttons as well)
answered Jan 13 '14 at 3:02
jak138jak138
866
I'm not sure exactly how to do this, but i may be able to give you a few starting points. Right click the Realtech start icon and go to audio devices. Select the device you wish to be able to modify and go to properties. Go to the advanced tab and check "allow applications to take exclusive control of the device". I'm not sure which driver set/ software directly controls your volume keys, but that should allow it to take control if you specify. Hope this helps. (Generally this is used for software media players, but it may apply to buttons as well)
answered Jan 13 '14 at 3:02
jak138jak138
866
answered Jan 13 '14 at 3:02
jak138jak138
866
answered Jan 13 '14 at 3:02
jak138jak138
866
answered Jan 13 '14 at 3:02
jak138jak138
866
866
Built-in windows 8. Did I badly word this? I want a different device to be controlled by vol keys. NOT default
– Yet Another User
Jan 13 '14 at 3:02
Sorry man, not sure how to modify it in windows 8 =( Good luck to you sir.
– jak138
Jan 13 '14 at 3:04
Your wording is ok, the last line clarifies it. The buttons usually have separate settings from realtech settings. At least that has been my past experience.
– jak138
Jan 13 '14 at 3:06
add a comment |
Built-in windows 8. Did I badly word this? I want a different device to be controlled by vol keys. NOT default
– Yet Another User
Jan 13 '14 at 3:02
Sorry man, not sure how to modify it in windows 8 =( Good luck to you sir.
– jak138
Jan 13 '14 at 3:04
Your wording is ok, the last line clarifies it. The buttons usually have separate settings from realtech settings. At least that has been my past experience.
– jak138
Jan 13 '14 at 3:06
Built-in windows 8. Did I badly word this? I want a different device to be controlled by vol keys. NOT default
– Yet Another User
Jan 13 '14 at 3:02
Built-in windows 8. Did I badly word this? I want a different device to be controlled by vol keys. NOT default
– Yet Another User
Jan 13 '14 at 3:02
Sorry man, not sure how to modify it in windows 8 =( Good luck to you sir.
– jak138
Jan 13 '14 at 3:04
Sorry man, not sure how to modify it in windows 8 =( Good luck to you sir.
– jak138
Jan 13 '14 at 3:04
Your wording is ok, the last line clarifies it. The buttons usually have separate settings from realtech settings. At least that has been my past experience.
– jak138
Jan 13 '14 at 3:06
Your wording is ok, the last line clarifies it. The buttons usually have separate settings from realtech settings. At least that has been my past experience.
– jak138
Jan 13 '14 at 3:06
add a comment |
I found a different solution which some might wanna use instead of AutoHotkey
I posted it on Another post here
answered Feb 18 at 15:20
markaabomarkaabo
1
add a comment |
I found a different solution which some might wanna use instead of AutoHotkey
I posted it on Another post here
answered Feb 18 at 15:20
markaabomarkaabo
1
add a comment |
I found a different solution which some might wanna use instead of AutoHotkey
I posted it on Another post here
answered Feb 18 at 15:20
markaabomarkaabo
1
I found a different solution which some might wanna use instead of AutoHotkey
I posted it on Another post here
answered Feb 18 at 15:20
markaabomarkaabo
1
answered Feb 18 at 15:20
markaabomarkaabo
1
answered Feb 18 at 15:20
markaabomarkaabo
1
answered Feb 18 at 15:20
markaabomarkaabo
1
1
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