topic Re: When i change output device in windows, Spotify app does not switch in Desktop (Windows)

When i change output device in windows, Spotify app does not switch

Anivaries — Tue, 07 Jun 2022 21:09:11 GMT

Operating System

Windows 10

My Question or Issue

I use Headset and Monitor speakers to listen to music. When i work or just being unproductive i play Spotify through Monitor speakers. But when i want to game i switch output to Headset ( Razer Kraken ) the music keeps playing through monitor. The only fix is to force quit Spotify app and run it again

Re: When i change output device in windows, Spotify app does not switch

TheMixican — Wed, 08 Jun 2022 16:22:32 GMT

I have the same issue, this never used to happen till a few months ago after an update.

Now I need to exit the app and restart it. I hope they can fix this since spotify used to never have this.

Re: When i change output device in windows, Spotify app does not switch

OscarDC — Thu, 09 Jun 2022 17:19:49 GMT

Hey folks,

Welcome to the Spotify Community and sorry for the late response as we just came across this thread.

Since this issue could have started after and update, we'd first recommend performing a clean reinstall of the app. This is often an overlooked step, but it can be helpful to get rid of any corrupted files from previous updates that might be causing issues.

Also, after changing the audio source, it's recommended to close the app and open it up again for changes to apply. Let us know if after rebooting the app, it still don't recognize the new audio output.

Lastly, include in your next response the Spotify version you're currently running. This will give us a better look to keep investigating this issue.

We'll be on the lookout.

Re: When i change output device in windows, Spotify app does not switch

Jixbo — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:33:17 GMT

This is still a very annoying issue on windows, still there in the latest version, Spotify for Windows (64 bit)
1.2.49.439.gfae492c7.

To reproduce, connect a new audio device that windows will automatically prioritize. Every software starts to use the new device, but Spotify does not sound, until it's closed and reopened.

Re: When i change output device in windows, Spotify app does not switch

Eni — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 21:53:16 GMT

Hey there @Jixbo,

Thanks for getting in touch about this here in the Community.

Just to confirm, have you tried following the steps @OscarDC sent previously?

If so and they didn't do the trick, could you let us know if this happens every time you connect the device or only for the first time? Also, does the same happen with any new audio device you connect?

On another note, we'd recommend checking if the OS of your device has any pending updates.

Keep us in the loop.

Re: When i change output device in windows, Spotify app does not switch

Jixbo — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 08:41:52 GMT

Hello,
Yes, it still happens after a clean reinstall. It happens 100% of the times I turn on my usb audio interface, a rode procaster II.

Re: When i change output device in windows, Spotify app does not switch

OscarDC — Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:10:10 GMT

Hey @Jixbo,

Thank you for keeping in contact.

We appreciate your report and all the info you've included on your thread. We've passed this info internally since we're not able to reproduce the same behavior from our end. At the moment, we don't have a specific date for this to be resolved, but we hope it will be as soon as possible.

We'd also recommend keeping your Spotify app updated, so you don't miss any improvements coming your way.

If anything else comes up, don't hesitate to ask.

Re: When i change output device in windows, Spotify app does not switch

Arveeeeee — Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:44:48 GMT

Average most useless response instead of giving actual support

Re: When i change output device in windows, Spotify app does not switch

manuelbaumann — Mon, 03 Feb 2025 18:12:28 GMT

same thing here. running Spotify 1.2.55.235.g5eaa0904 for Windows (64bits). Every time I switch to external speakers, music stops playing.(no matter if switching is done in Spotify or through Windows)

Re: When i change output device in windows, Spotify app does not switch

Przemek98 — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 19:12:44 GMT

Why does this app even have the ability to react to this? It should be like in all normal apps: you unplug the headphones, plug in the speakers, and it just works. Great people can’t even simply change a small, simple thing, and they still want money for something like this??? Why the **bleep** does this app even react to changing the sound source? I’ll add that if you have an external sound card, it doesn’t help at all. Reinstalling the app does nothing, it completely freezes on the headphones and works only on them. There’s nothing I can do.