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Windows 11 preview build introduces per-device audio volume control, allowing independent adjustment for multiple connected devices, including two headphone pairs simultaneously.
The feature is accessed via Control Center under “Shared Audio (Preview),” while the traditional system tray volume slider still adjusts all devices globally.
A new taskbar indicator—shown as a speaker with two people—provides one-click access to shared audio settings without opening the full Control Center.