---
title: "Audio settings"
slug: "audio"
tags: ["AnyDesk Audio", "Audio settings", "Audio Transmission"]
updated: 2026-01-21T12:51:57Z
published: 2026-01-21T12:51:57Z
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> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Audio settings

AnyDesk enables Audio Transmission from the remote device to the local device during a session. This allows users to hear sounds from the remote system as if they were physically present.

To open the audio settings:

1. Open the AnyDesk app on your device.
2. In the upper-right corner, click ![image.png](https://cdn.document360.io/b94c9ac2-20ec-4c7e-b325-135b0ed113f9/Images/Documentation/image(102).png) and select **Settings**.
3. In the **Settings** window, navigate to **Audio**.

![Settings menu showing audio transmission and output options in AnyDesk application.](https://cdn.document360.io/b94c9ac2-20ec-4c7e-b325-135b0ed113f9/Images/Documentation/audio.png)

During an active session, audio transmission can be enabled or disabled:

- **on Windows** - via the **Permissions** menu
- **on macOS and Linux** - via the **Menu** in the AnyDesk toolbar

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## Configuring audio transmission

> [!NOTE]
> **Platform:**Windows

The **Audio** **Transmission** setting determines which audio input source AnyDesk uses when a session is initiated. By default, AnyDesk uses the system’s standard audio device.

![Audio transmission settings showing disabled option and audio output selection.](https://cdn.document360.io/b94c9ac2-20ec-4c7e-b325-135b0ed113f9/Images/Documentation/transmission.png)

| **Option** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| **Disabled** | No audio is transmitted. |
| **Audio output of this device** | Transmits all system audio output of the remote device. |

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## Configuring audio output

> [!NOTE]
> **Platform:**Windows

The **Audio Output** setting defines where the audio is played on the local device when initiating an outgoing session. AnyDesk uses the system’s default output device unless configured otherwise.

![Audio output settings showing default device selection and options for audio playback.](https://cdn.document360.io/b94c9ac2-20ec-4c7e-b325-135b0ed113f9/Images/Documentation/audio output settings .png)

| **Option** | **Description** |
| --- | --- |
| **Disabled** | No sound is played. |
| **Default audio device** | Plays through your system’s default output device. |
| **Select audio device** | Select a specific output device. |
| **Exclusive audio playback** | Select the checkbox to minimize audio latency by exclusively using AnyDesk audio, other audio sources on your system will be muted. |

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## Windows audio settings

If audio isn't working correctly, verify your system settings:

1. Go to **Settings > System > Sounds**.
2. On the opened page, go to the **Advanced** section and click **More sound settings**. *💡 On older Windows versions, click****Sound Control Panel.*** ![Settings menu showing sound options with highlighted 'More sound settings.](https://cdn.document360.io/b94c9ac2-20ec-4c7e-b325-135b0ed113f9/Images/Documentation/windows audio settings.png)
3. In the **Playback** tab, ensure your desired output device is set as the **Default**. ![Sound settings window showing default playback device and options for audio devices.](https://cdn.document360.io/b94c9ac2-20ec-4c7e-b325-135b0ed113f9/Images/Documentation/windows audio playback tab.png)

Audio output selection in AnyDesk depends on these default settings.

The ability to transmit audio from the remote device to the local device during a session, allowing users to hear sounds from the remote system.

## Related

- [AnyDesk client settings](/settings.md)
- [Display settings](/display.md)
- [Session settings](/session-settings.md)