diff --git a/alvr/dashboard/src/dashboard/components/settings_controls/presets/builtin_schema.rs b/alvr/dashboard/src/dashboard/components/settings_controls/presets/builtin_schema.rs index af4e6441b3..131c5dff9d 100644 --- a/alvr/dashboard/src/dashboard/components/settings_controls/presets/builtin_schema.rs +++ b/alvr/dashboard/src/dashboard/components/settings_controls/presets/builtin_schema.rs @@ -302,7 +302,7 @@ pub fn game_audio_schema() -> PresetSchemaNode { name: "Headset speaker".into(), strings: [( "notice".into(), - "You can change the default audio device from the system taskbar tray (bottom right)" + "You can change the default audio device from the system taskbar tray (bottom right), then restart SteamVR" .into(), )] .into_iter() diff --git a/wiki/Installation-guide.md b/wiki/Installation-guide.md index 0b7f4b07ca..85598a6ad1 100644 --- a/wiki/Installation-guide.md +++ b/wiki/Installation-guide.md @@ -36,8 +36,28 @@ To use your microphone in ALVR on Windows you need to install **Virtual Audio Ca ### **3. Configure ALVR** 1. **Open ALVR** and go to **Settings**. -2. Set **Headset Speaker** → **System Default**. -3. Set **Headset Microphone** → **Automatic** or **Virtual Audio Cable**. +2. Set **Headset Microphone** → **Automatic** or **Virtual Audio Cable**. + +## Speaker Setup on Windows + +ALVR uses your default audio output device. This means the same audio is going into your headset, and through your desktop speakers. + +If you're able to physically turn off your audio output device, then do so, so that the audio only comes out of the headset. You're done! + +If not, then you'll need a *second* virtual audio cable. [Voicemeeter Potato](https://vb-audio.com/Voicemeeter/potato.htm) gives you several. + +### **1. Install or Reinstall Voicemeeter Potato** + +### **2. Configure Windows Sound Settings** +1. **Open** Windows Sound Settings (`Win + I` → "Sound"). +2. Set **Output** → **Voicemeeter AUX Input**. + +### **3. Configure ALVR** +1. **Open ALVR** and go to **Settings**. +2. Set **Headset Microphone** → **Automatic** or **VoiceMeeter**. + +### **4. Restart SteamVR** +1. **Open ALVR** and click **Restart SteamVR**. ## Advanced installation