How to turn off the notification sound when changing volume in Windows 11
Adjusting your volume shouldn't come with an intrusive notification sound. In Windows 11, the "Default Beep" is designed to provide audio feedback as you move the slider, but for many users, it's a nuisance that interferes with music, movies, or meetings.
If you’re looking for a way to adjust your audio in silence, you’ve come to the right place. Windows 11 offers several ways to customize or disable this sound entirely—you just need to know where Microsoft hid the settings.
This tutorial covers:
- The "Ninja" trick: How to change volume without triggering any sound at all.
- Permanent fix: How to disable the "Default Beep" in your system settings.
- The Nuclear option: How to mute all system notifications for a truly silent experience.
The Quickest Way: Avoid the "ding" without changing settings
If you hover your mouse over the speaker icon in the taskbar and use the scroll wheel, Windows 11 changes the volume in silence.
How to permanently disable the volume sound
To permanently disable the volume sound, follow these steps:
- Right-click the speaker icon located in the Windows system tray.
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Click Sound settings.
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Click More sound settings.
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Click Sounds.
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Click Default Beep.
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Click the Sounds selection menu.
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Select (None).
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Click Apply.
- Click OK.
- Close settings.
- You may need to restart your computer.
Alternative: Muting system sounds via Volume Mixer
- Right-click the speaker icon located in the Windows system tray.
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Click Open volume mixer.
- Find System sounds.
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Click the speaker icon to mute or slide to 0.
This stops all system beeps and bongs, not just the ones controlled by the volume slider, which you may actually prefer.
Troubleshooting: Why is it still beeping?
- Tip 1: The Restart. Many Windows 11 systems require a full reboot for the sound changes to take effect in the taskbar.
- Tip 2: Bluetooth headsets. Some Bluetooth headphones have a beep built into the hardware when they receive a volume change command. If it happens on headphones but not speakers, it’s a hardware feature, not a Windows setting.
Which method should you use?
| Method | Best for | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mouse scroll | Occasional use | No settings to change | Only works with a mouse |
| Default beep (None) | Most users | Only targets the "ding" | Requires a restart |
| Mute system sounds | Total silence | 100% works instantly | Mutes other alerts (like low battery) |
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