Currently selected audio output is not respected if the desktop on the locksreen/on log out
| Affects | Status | Importance | Assigned to | Milestone | |
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| linux (Ubuntu) |
New
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Undecided
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Unassigned | ||
Bug Description
This has been an issue for a long time on a Laptop with Ubuntu 22.04 or prior:
1. Headphones are inserted in the audio out port
2. External audio such as HDMI out is selected
etc.
If the computer is restarted or the session goes to a lock screen, the audio output is changed to the internal speakers. This is highly impractical.
For example if a video, or music is playing and the output is directed to a HDMI out or let's say headphones and if the desktop goes to the lock screen suddenly the whole building will hear the noise coming out of the laptop speaker.
What I expect is that if I have headphones connected directly to an audio out port the sound will be redirected to the headphones.
The audio out settings should be applied for the whole system or at least respected on the login window.
This needs to be fixed for Ubuntu (Linux) to be a viable desktop option. The UI to select the audio needs to be simple, clear and consistent with other operating systems.
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