Switchboard is a Windows tray app for every audio device you own. Click to switch the default output or microphone, send one app to a different device, set per-app volume, bind hotkeys, save profiles that apply when a game starts, connect Bluetooth speakers, and see controller battery. It can also be controlled from your phone on the same network, from the command line, or with switchboard:// links.
Yes, Switchboard is free to download and use on Windows.
What is the latest version of Switchboard?
The latest version is 1.4.0, released on Oct 23, 2026.
Is it safe to download Switchboard?
The download button links to the official installer published on files.bylalo.dev, the same file Windows Package Manager installs. You can verify the downloaded file by comparing its SHA-256 checksum with 72ea3f36d7f5d6f2d7d8c1ba1d553ba7f4a30426f3006b2e4eae113ee817029a.
Which Windows versions does Switchboard support?
Switchboard requires Windows 10 version 1809 or later and is available for 64-bit (x64) systems.
How do I install Switchboard silently?
Run the offline installer with "Switchboard-1.4.0-setup.exe" /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-, or install it with Windows Package Manager: winget install --id=bylalo.Switchboard -e --silent.
How do I uninstall Switchboard?
Open Settings › Apps › Installed apps, find Switchboard and select Uninstall. From the command line, run winget uninstall --id=bylalo.Switchboard -e.
Alternatives to Switchboard
Other Audio programs for Windows from different developers.
RØDE Connect allows you to connect up to four guests using a wide range of compatible RØDE microphones and interfaces, and then mix, process, record and stream your audio.