To disable an output device on Windows 11, use these steps:

  • Open Settings.
  • Click on System.
  • Click the Sound page on the right side.


  • Under the "Output" section, click the Speakers setting.



  • Under the "General" section, click the Don't allow button for the "Audio" setting.



  • Click the Don't allow button again.

Once you complete the steps, Windows 11 will no longer play sounds on that specific set of speakers, headsets, or headphones.