Headphones Not Detected When Plugged In Windows 11 Fix [2026]

Quick Answer: Headphones not detected due to front panel jack disabled. Enable in Realtek Audio Console or set headphones as default manually.

Fix

Realtek Audio Console → Device advanced settings → Disable front panel jack detection → OK

Control Panel → Sound → Playback → Right-click headphones → Set as default

Device Manager → Sound → Realtek Audio → Update driver

Try rear audio port instead of front panel

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