Things have changed considerably with Windows 10/11. Due to the massive UI change, many users are getting confused about adjusting the volume on a per-app basis. The Volume Mixer option is still in Windows but is hidden under the sound settings.
If you are willing to adjust the app sound individually on a Windows pc, then read the article until the end. This article will share a detailed guide on adjusting the volume for Individual apps in Windows 10/11.
1. Using Sound Settings
In this method, we need to access the System Settings page to adjust the sound settings. Follow the simple steps below to adjust app sound individually in Windows 10.
1. First, click the Start button and select Settings.
2. On the Settings page, click on the System.
3. On the left pane, click on the Sound option.
4. Now scroll down and find the Advanced sound options.
5. Under the advanced sound options, click on the App Volume and device preferences.
6. Under the App section, you need to adjust the volume level for each app.
2. Using a Volume Mixer
As we mentioned earlier in the article, the volume mixer option is still available on Windows 10, but it’s hidden from the user. To use the volume mixer on Windows, follow the simple steps below.
- First, right-click the Sound icon on the taskbar and select Open Volume Mixer.
2. When you first open it, you will see two volume sliders – Device & Application.
3. If you have any apps open and if they are making a sound, they will appear in the Volume Mixer.
4. You can slide the volume slider to adjust the volume output from a specific app.
5. To mute the sound completely, click on the sound icon, as shown below.
This article explains how to adjust the volume for individual apps on Windows 10 computers. I hope it helped you. Please share it with your friends. If you have any doubts, let us know in the comment box below.
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