Windows 11 makes switching audio devices more annoying than it needs to be, especially when half the list is filled with monitor speakers, virtual cables, and devices with names like "Speakers (Realtek(R) Audio)". And there are already apps that do this but I liked none on them and built my take on how it should've been I switch between desk speakers, IEMs, and headphones pretty often, and I wanted something that would let me do that straight from the system tray without digging through Windows settings or running a heavy app in the background. AudioHop, a free, native C++ audio and mic switcher for Windows 11. A few things I wanted it to do: Show only the devices I care about. Pin frequently used devices, give them readable names like "Desk Speakers", and assign custom icons for IEMs, headphones, speakers, mics, etc. Separate audio and mic controls. Two dedicated tray icons, each showing the icon of the currently active device, so I can see what's selected without opening anything. Make switching quick. Single-click to select a pinned device, control volume, or mute. Double-click a tray icon to cycle to the next pinned device, with an Undo option in case I switch accidentally. Actually fit into Windows 11. A modern flyout with List, Tiles, and Compact layouts, plus automatic theme matching or a fixed dark mode. Stay lightweight. Written in native C++, idling under 1 MB of RAM in my testing. No Electron, no account, no internet access required, and no telemetry. There are two intentional limitations: it's Windows 11 only, and there are no global hotkeys. I specifically wanted a mouse/tray-based workflow without background keyboard hooks or shortcut conflicts. It's completely free on the Microsoft Store: AudioHop – Microsoft Store   submitted by   /u/b_f4b [link]   [comments]