Audio Output Selector

Allows you to change the audio output device of <audio> and <video> elements. Requires media.setsinkid.enabled set to true in about:config!

Audio Output Selector: A Firefox Add-On for Audio Device Switching

"Audio Output Selector" is a versatile Firefox extension that allows users to change the audio output device of HTML audio and video elements on the go. Ideal for those with multiple audio devices, this extension creates flexibility and ease when switching between devices, like a TV or headset. It employs the innovative Audio Output Devices API and requires enabling through about:config settings in Firefox. It currently supports updating existing elements on the page when it's run and aims to add functionality for new elements in future updates. Open source, community-supported, and actively developed.
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Add-on stats

By: AgentOink
Users: 2,949
-71
Rating: 4.15
(27)
Version: 1.0 (Last updated: 2021-11-26)
Creation date: 2021-11-26
Weekly download count: 81
Firefox on Android: No
Risk impact: Very low risk impact
Risk likelihood:
Low risk likelihood
Manifest version: 2
Permissions:
  • activeTab
Size: 16.66K

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Allows you to change the audio output device of <audio> and <video> elements.

Do you have multiple audio output devices? Do you like to switch between using your TV and your headset? The aim with this extension is to not only make this process easier, but more flexible. Now you can have Twitch open in one tab, playing on your speakers, and YouTube in another, playing to your headset.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This add-on makes use of an experimental feature called "The Audio Output Devices API" . This feature is disabled by default. Please enable it by setting media.setsinkid.enabled to true in about:config.

I 💜 open-source! Check out the GitHub? Want to support? Send me a tip!

NOTE: Currently the extension only updates elements on the page when it is run. This means new elements will not use the selected audio device without rerunning the script. This is a problem for social media sites, such as Twitter and Reddit. I'll look into supporting this behaviour in future.

User reviews

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Pros
  • Works perfectly for many users
  • Extremely useful and fills a gap in Firefox's features
  • Easy to install with no permissions required
  • Open source and has good compatibility with different operating systems
  • Allows users to control audio output devices easily
Cons
  • Doesn't work consistently for some users
  • Issues reported with the latest Firefox versions
  • Not supported on Linux systems without PulseAudio
  • Lack of clear instructions on how to change audio devices
  • Visual design issues, such as icon visibility in light themes
Most mentioned
  • Doesn't work
  • Works perfectly
  • Need to restart Firefox after configuration
  • Useful for managing audio across different applications
  • Open source and available for review
User reviews
works perfectly for me
by mami, 2024-08-25
doesnt work
by Szymon, 2024-08-19
by Firefox user 17226637, 2024-04-25
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Risk impact

Audio Output Selector does not require any sensitive permissions.

Risk likelihood

Audio Output Selector has earned a fairly good reputation and likely can be trusted.

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