Windows 11 Gets “Shared Audio”: Play Sound Through Multiple Devices Simultaneously
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At present, Windows 11 only allows users to select a single audio output device after connecting an audio peripheral—if multiple devices are connected, the system automatically designates one as the default audio destination.
However, for users with multiple audio devices who wish to play sound through more than one simultaneously, Microsoft has introduced a new “shared audio” feature in the latest Windows 11 Insider Preview build.
When this feature is enabled, the system prompts users to select one or more additional output devices beyond the current default. This means users can route audio to multiple destinations concurrently.
In theory, both wired and wireless devices should be supported. For example, after connecting a wired player, users can also pair several Bluetooth speakers—Bluetooth 4.0 and above natively supports multi-device connections.
Currently, this functionality is being tested exclusively within the Windows Insider Program. Once Microsoft completes its evaluation, the feature is expected to be rolled out to the stable version of Windows 11 through a cumulative update. Users with multiple audio devices may only need to wait a little longer before enjoying simultaneous playback across several outputs.
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