How To Change Adaptive Communication Sound Levels in Windows 11

Learn how to quickly and easily change the adaptive communication sound levels in Windows 11 to automatically manage sound during calls.

One of the least-known features of Windows 11 is the Adaptive Communication Sound Levels (also known as audio ducking). What this feature does is automatically reduce other system sounds when you are on a phone, voice, or video call. For example, if you are on a voice call using Discord, Teams, or Slack, Windows 11 will automatically manage other sounds, such as system or media sounds, and reduce them so they don’t interfere with your call.

By default, this feature is disabled. However, you can easily enable it and adjust its intensity in the Settings app or the Control Panel. In this quick and easy Windows 11 guide, let me show you how to do it. Let’s get started.

Steps to Enable and Change Adaptive Communication Sound Levels in Settings

1. Open the Settings app using “Windows key + I”.
2. Go to the “System” tab on the sidebar.
3. Click the “Sound” option on the right panel.
4. Choose one of the three options from the “Adaptive communication sound levels” dropdown.
   1. Mute all: Mutes all other sounds when you are on a call.
   2. Reduce by 80%: Reduces all other sounds by 80% when you are on a call.
   3. Reduce by 50%: Reduces all other sounds by 50% when you are on a call.
5. Close the Settings app.

With that, you’ve enabled and changed the adaptive communication sound levels in Windows 11 using the Settings app.

Important note: If you cannot find the “Adaptive communication sound levels” option in the Settings app, follow the Control Panel method below.

Steps to Enable and Change Adaptive Communication Sound Levels in Control Panel

1. Open the Start menu by clicking the Start button.
2. Search for and open “Control Panel“.
3. Select “Large icons” from the “View by” dropdown in the top-right corner.
4. Click the “Sound” option.
5. Go to the “Communications” tab.
6. Choose one of the following options:
   1. Mute all other sounds
   2. Reduce the volume of other sounds by 80%
   3. Reduce the volume of other sounds by 50%
7. Click “OK“
8. This action enables and sets the adaptive communication sound levels in Windows 11.

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That is all. It is that simple to enable and change adaptive communication sound levels in Windows 11 using the Settings app or Control Panel. If you have any questions or need help, comment below. I’ll be happy to assist.