Microphone/Headphone Not Working – Cannot Hear Audio on DS4Windows
DS4Windows users are reporting that they are unable to hear the audio even when they connect headphones to the attached controller.
This post will deal with certain audio issues that might happen when you connect a supported gamepad to DS4Windows via PC. Continue reading below to learn more.
No Audio on PC – Mic Not Working with DS4Windows
Before we proceed to the issues and the fixes, it is essential to know about the gamepads that support audio input/output on PC. Check the list below.
- Dual Shock 4 (version 2 only) connected using USB.
- Dual Shock 4 connected using a Sony Wireless Adapter.
- Dual Sense connected using USB.
- Certain copy-cats of DS4 use USB but not all.
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Issue 1 > Normal Audio Not Working When DS4 Plugged In
Certain users of DS4Windows have reported that when they have their Dual Shock 4 gamepad connected to DS4Windows, they do not hear any audio even after connecting a headset to the controller.
Fix 1: Use Dinput Only
Edit the profile that is active on DS4Windows and checkmark the option of Use Dinput only.
Fix 2: Select Normal Speakers from the Taskbar
If you are using a DS4 Controller from 2016, follow the below steps to fix the issue.
- Tap on the volume icon on the taskbar.
- Simply select the normal speakers from the drop-down menu.
In DS4 Controllers from 2016, when connecting via USB, Windows, by default, switches the audio to the headphone jack of the controller and this needs to be manually changed to normal speakers from the taskbar.
Issue 2 > Audio Jack of DS4 Controller Not Working
This issue is opposite to the above issue. In this case, users have reported that when using DS4Windows and having an earphone plugged into the headphone jack of the controller; they cannot hear any audio, however, it works normally without the DS4Windows app.
Fix 1: Lower the Rumble
In this case, you can try lowering the Rumble/Vibration setting to 0 and then check. Most users have reported getting the audio back when they set down the Rumble/Vibration to 0.
Fix 2: Make sure you select the Correct Device for Output
Unlike Issue 1, you need to select the gamepad headphone jack as the output speaker from the drop-down menu that comes by tapping on the volume icon present on the taskbar.
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Final Words – Unable to Hear Audio or Mic Not Working with DS4Windows
We hope now you can hear the audio while using the DS4 or Dual Sense controller with DS4Windows. However, if still your headsets or normal speakers are not working when connected to DS4Windows, leave us a note in the comments below. We will help you get your audio back.