How to Unmute Headset When 8x8 Work for Desktop on Windows Automatically Mutes Headset

Updated: 03/27/2025

Objective

Unmute your headset when your Windows machine using the 8x8 Work Desktop app automatically sets your headset on mute status.

Applies To

  • 8x8 Work for Desktop
  • Headset

Procedure

  1. Right-click your Speaker icon on the system tray at the far right bottom corner.
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  2. Select the Sounds option.
  3. Go to the Playback Tab.
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  4. Right-click on the Headset and go to Properties.
  5. Go to the Levels Tab.
  6. Enable/Disable the speaker mute.
  7. You might need to toggle this setting.
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  8. If this option does not resolve the issue, restart your laptop/computer.
  9. If the problem persists after updating the setting, connect your headset directly to the laptop.