What is ‘Can’t hear anyone on Discord’ issue in Windows 10?
If you are facing ‘Can’t hear anyone on Discord’ issue while using Discord – VoIP application in Windows 10 computer, then you are in right place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’s starts the discussion.
‘Discord’: Discord is VoIP (Voice over Internet Protocol), Instant Messaging and Digital Distribution platform designed for creating communities. This service offers you to communicate with voice & video calls, text messaging, media and files in private chats or as part of communities called ‘Servers’. This service is available for Microsoft Windows OS, MacOS, Android, iOS, iPadOS, Linux OS based devices and in web browsers.
However, several Discord users reported that they faced ‘Can’t hear anyone on Discord’ issue while they tried using Discord application in their Windows 10 computer. This issue indicates that Discord App is unable to use your device’s audio and result in ‘No Audio while using Discord’ issue is occurred. Users explained that they are unable to hear specific person or set of people or nor hear anyone at all on Discord in Windows 10 computer.
There could be several reasons behind this issue including improper audio settings, you audio device is not being selected as default device, issue with audio drivers in Windows 10 computer, and other reasons. In such case, you can try to fix the issue by correcting audio related settings in System’s settings and/or Discord’s settings, and fix the issue with audio drivers. Another possible reason behind this issue can be issue with Discord app itself.
You can reinstall or update Discord App in your computer in order to fix the issue. Also, you should make sure there is no issue with audio device and audio settings in computer and make sure correct audio device is selected in Discord’s Audio Device settings. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix Can’t hear anyone on Discord issue in Windows 10?
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Method 2: Enable ‘Use Legacy Audio SubSystem’ in Discord settings
This issue can also be occurred if your hardware is not compatible with Discord’s latest audio subsystem. In such case, you can use Legacy Audio System in Discord in order to fix the issue.
Step 1: Open ‘Discord’ app in Windows 10 and go to ‘User Settings’ at right-side of your avatar
Step 2: In ‘Settings’ window, click on ‘Audio & Video’ option in left pane and in right pane, scroll down to ‘Use Legacy Audio Subsystem’ and turn this option ON. Click on ‘Okey’ to confirm
Step 3: Close ‘Settings’ by pressing ‘Esc’ key on keyboard and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 3: Set your audio device as default communication device in Windows 10
You can try to fix the issue by setting your audio device as default communication device.
Step 1: Right-click on ‘Sound/Volume’ icon in ‘System Tray’ in taskbar, and select ‘Playback Devices’
Step 2: In the opened ‘Sound’ window, under ‘Playback’ tab, right-click on your audio device (speaker or headphone), and select ‘Set as Default Device’.
Step 3: Right-click on your audio device again and select ‘Set as Default Communication Device’. Once done, click ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’ to save the changes and check if it works for you.
Step 4: If the issue is still persist, open ‘Sound’ window again using ‘step 1’ and click on ‘Playback’ tab, right-click on empty space within the select recording device, and check the options ‘View Disabled Devices’ and ‘View Disconnected Devices’ if not checked
Step 5: Once done, right-click on your audio device and select ‘Enable’ to enable it. Now repeat ‘step 3’ to set your audio device as default device and default communication device. Save the changes and check if the error is resolved.
Method 4: Use Proper Audio Output/Input in Discord Settings
Step 1: Open ‘Discord’ app in Windows 10 and go to ‘User Settings > Audio & Video’
Step 2: In right pane, select correct audio device from dropdown under ‘Input Device’ and ‘Output Device’ section and then save the changes. Once done, close the settings and check if the error is resolved.
Method 5: Reinstall or update Discord App in Windows 10
This issue can also be occurred due to some bugs or issues in Discord app itself. In such case, you can try to fix the issue by reinstalling latest version of Discord App or update the app to latest version. To do so, you need to open ‘Control Panel’ or ‘Settings’ App, and go to ‘Apps & Features’ or ‘Programs & features’, find and uninstall Discord app. Once uninstalled, download the latest version Discord app through official source and install into computer. Check if reinstall or update Discord works for you.
Method 6: Try Discord web version
If you are unable to fix this issue in Discord desktop version, then you can try Discord web version. To do so, you need to open your browser like Google Chrome and visit ‘discordapp.com’ page and try using Discord service, and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 7: Change Server Region
Step 1: Open ‘Discord’ App in Windows 10 and go to ‘Server Settings’
Step 2: Click on ‘Overview > Server Region’ and select different region from dropdown. Save the changes and check if the error is resolved.
Method 8: Change Discord’s Volume through Volume Mixer
Step 1: Type ‘Volume Mixer’ in Windows Search and open its setting app
Step 2: In the opened window, select ‘Discord’ and increase its volume to maximum and save the changes. Once done, restart Discord and check if the error is resolved.
Conclusion
I am sure this post helped you on How to fix Can’t hear anyone on Discord issue in Windows 10 with several easy steps/methods. You can read & follow our instructions to do so. That’s all. For any suggestions or queries, please write on comment box below.
