Windows 11 Experimental Builds Add Audio Controls in 2 Releases, Improve HD Driver Reliability
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Updated · Neowin · Jun 21
Windows 11 Experimental Builds Add Audio Controls in 2 Releases, Improve HD Driver Reliability
3 articles · Updated · Neowin · Jun 21
Summary
Build 29613.1000 adds new audio controls to Windows 11’s Settings app, letting Experimental users change default sound devices directly from the All sound devices page.
That page now shows per-device volume meters, filters input and output devices, and adds toggles to hide or show disabled, disconnected, and unplugged hardware; device properties also now include jack information.
Build 28120.2315 is a smaller 26H1 update focused on minor fixes, but it also improves inbox HD Audio driver reliability and makes caption style changes redraw immediately, with a sample caption shown when none is active.
Microsoft said the audio changes build on earlier improvements and user feedback, continuing its recent push to refine sound management in Windows 11 experimental channels.