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I want to make a flow to change Audio output Device

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So, I want to basically make a audio device switcher in windows 11. so, in windows 11 you change the audio device by pressing windows + A.

then the arrow next to the volume slider

And then Clicking on the device name

I recorded my steps but when playing them back, I got error :-

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I am a beginner so, I need help to fix this error

Thank You for any help

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VJR 7,635 on at

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Also check if you have more control over by using this screen

This screen can be launched using "Run application" mmsys.cpl

and then record the rest of the steps till you click the "Set default" button.

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GDM_Music 9 on at

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yeah, that worked but i also want to make it a toggle script. So, it should set the default to "SRX XB-13" and then if ran again, it should set default the "High Definition Audio Device".

For that, I need if statements. and also get the name of the audio devices that is set to default in the mmsys.cpl. I have no idea how i am going to do it because i am a complete beginner. So I need your help

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Use the Windows recorder and it will give you a lot of readymade actions. Then you need to just modify, or add some new actions.

Once you are done share some screenshots of your Flow and you will get pointers from the forum members.

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GDM_Music 9 on at

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Ok, here's the screenshot:-

Now, i want to make it a toggle action. so, if i ran it again then it should change output back to the "Headphones"

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Create two UI elements - 1 for Headphones and the other for Speakers.

Use the "Extract data from window" action which will give the "Default device" on the third line for both of these UI elements.

Use if conditions to check this value, and if it is not "Default device" for one element then use UI actions to enable the other one.

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waldi 2 on at

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There are as well 3rd party solutions, where you can set up the shortcuts to switch audio outputs, softwares like audioswitcher or nirsoft, Alternatively, there is an audioswitch headphone stand, which switches audio outputs automatically.

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