Tip: Using headphones with Chromebooks

Some students have complained that a headset (headphones) won’t work with a Chromebook. Usually, there is a very easy fix:

When using a headset with a Chromebook, the user may need to specifically choose the headset. In other words, by default the Chromebook will play sounds through the internal speaker, even when a headset is plugged in.

If a headset is plugged in, but the user is not hearing sounds:

• Make sure the headset is fully plugged in.
• Click on the time in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. A menu will pop up.
• Click on the arrow to the right of the speaker icon.
• Click on the word Headphone.
• Click on the desktop to close the window.

All set. Now the sound will go to the Headphones.