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url: 'https://soundswitch.aaflalo.me/faq/rename-device.md'
description: >-
  Rename audio devices or change their icon directly from SoundSwitch when
  Windows shows two devices with the same name.
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# How do I rename a device or change its icon?

## Why rename a device?

When two devices share the same name (for example, two identical monitors with built-in speakers), Windows can't tell them apart, and neither can SoundSwitch. Renaming one of them solves the problem.

## How to rename

1. Open **SoundSwitch** → **Playback Devices** (or **Recording Devices**).
2. **Double-click** the device you want to rename.
3. Type the new name and choose an icon if you'd like.
4. Click **Save**.

![Renaming a device](/images/faq/rename-device.gif)

After renaming, re-tick the device in SoundSwitch so it's included in the cycle.

## What icon size should I use?

For best results, provide an **`.ico` file containing 8×8 and 16×16 sizes**:

* **8×8** is used for the system tray.
* **16×16** is used inside the notification banner.

Windows requires the file to be a real `.ico` (not a renamed `.png`).

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*Sources: [#702](https://github.com/Belphemur/SoundSwitch/discussions/702), [#1108](https://github.com/Belphemur/SoundSwitch/discussions/1108)*