This version marks the addition of a new feature, the Windows 8/8.1/10 Toast notification. You can now use them to get notified when a device changes state. By default it's silent, but you can choose any sound.

Also, the trayicon of SoundSwitch will now take the icon of the current default device (only after the first switch). In case you don't like the icon, you can always set a new one in the Playback settings of Windows.

Moreover, I received a couple of email about adding a way to thank me for my work; I set up a donation page, and I added a donation button directly in SoundSwitch. There won't be any nagging about donating.

This version will also update your runtime library .NET to 4.6.2 and your VC Redist 2015 to the build 24212 (Update 3).

Change Log

v3.12.2 (2016-12-01)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Add a donate button #127

Fixed bugs:

• Installer doesn't check for the right version of VC Redist 2015 #126
• Device Icon used in Settings is the small one #125
• App crashes on launch #124

v3.12.1 (2016-11-25)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Device-dependent system tray icon #122

Fixed bugs:

• SoundSwitch crash when stopping #123

v3.12.0 (2016-09-24)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Update to .NET 4.6.2 #118
• Accessing 'help' at any time #105
• Request: Notification pop up with custom sound? #73

Fixed bugs:

• Don't switch to already default device #117

v3.11.0 (2016-08-21)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Request: WinKey as modifier #109

Fixed bugs:

• Not switching "default communications device" #106

Closed issues:

• Nevermind #104

I pinpointed a crash when closing SoundSwitch ; this should be resolved.

This version also adds the changed notification icon, every time a device is Switched, SoundSwitch icon will change and take the device icon as systray.

Change Log

v3.12.1 (2016-11-25)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Device-dependent system tray icon #122

Fixed bugs:

• SoundSwitch crash when stopping #123

The biggest challenge and change is the customizable Toast Notification.
You can not change the sound it makes or even remove all the sound (default setting for it).

Btw you can change the icon by going there: C:\Program Files\SoundSwitch\img and replacing the png by your picture (keep the same filename). This is an easter egg, not a voluntary feature.

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v3.12.0 (2016-09-24)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Update to .NET 4.6.2 #118
• Accessing 'help' at any time #105
• Request: Notification pop up with custom sound? #73

Fixed bugs:

• Don't switch to already default device #117

I rewrote some part of the underlying library to work better with a change of audio device. I need testing about this (see issue #112 )

Also added the Windows key as Modifier for the hotkeys.

Changelog

v3.11.0 (2016-08-21)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Request: WinKey as modifier #109

Fixed bugs:

• Unresponsive after RDC #112
• Not switching "default communications device" #106

Closed issues:

• Nevermind #104

Final fix for VC Redist. This time I check for multiple keys.

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v3.10.2 (2016-06-05)

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Fixed bugs:

• C++ 2015 x64 redist installed but installer tries and fails to download and install it again #101

Major fix of the installer for VC Redist 2015

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v3.10.1 (2016-05-22)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Support HTTPS download in the installer #99

Fixed bugs:

• SoundSwitch install not working, VCRedist detect and download problem v3.10 Stable #98

Changes since 3.9.6:

• Adding tooltip on the systray icon with the currently active device (configurable)
• A new setting to cycle through all the connected device instead of just the one you selected (in other words, when activated you don't need to select the devices you want).
• The installer is future safe for new version of the VC C++ Redist
• When launched twice, SoundSwitch close correctly the first in
• Readme and changelog are now in HTML format for easier reading
• Higher resolution icons

Change Log

v3.10.0 (2016-05-15)

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Implemented enhancements:

• High Resolution Icons #94

v3.9.9 (2016-05-01)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Use the Tooltip of the Systray instead of a Baloontip to display active device #90

Fixed bugs:

• When launching SoundSwitch, it always set as default the already default device #93
• Missing Beta mode in Settings #92
• Infinite notification popup #91

v3.9.8 (2016-04-29)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Show active device on hover Systray Icon #88
• Playback devices constantly go in the Disconnected section #87

Fixed bugs:

• Playback devices constantly go in the Disconnected section #87

v3.9.7 (2016-04-15)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Request: Cycle through connected devices by double clicking on the system tray icon #80
• Generate HTML for Changelog file and add it to the installer #79
• Providing 'help' for first time users at the time of installation #78

Fixed bugs:

• SoundSwitch 3.9.6 Cannot install visual c++ redist #84
• Pipe system broken: New instance of SoundSwitch doesn't close the previous one #81
• Switching already running applications #70

The previous release introduced some annoying bug.

The first one, the switching of the device wasn't working as expected; it should check was is the current default device, then switch to the next one in the list. Because of a bug, it wasn't finding the default device and always taking the last one as the default device.

The other change concern the new tooltip feature, using Balloon tip wasn't the best idea and is clearly not readable (+ the fact it flickers when the tooltip timeout and is redrawn). This has been removed and replace by the basic tooltip of the systray, the one that appears when you hover the icon. It's more readable and usable.

Thank you again for the report (especially about the tooltip feature).

Change Log

v3.9.9 (2016-05-01)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Use the Tooltip of the Systray instead of a Baloontip to display active device #90

Fixed bugs:

• When launching SoundSwitch, it always set as default the already default device #93
• Missing Beta mode in Settings #92
• Infinite notification popup #91

• Added Tooltip on the systray icon
  • When hovering the Systray icon, SoundSwitch will tell you which device is active (you can select in the settings which type of device you’re interested in)
• Added possibility to discard the selected devices to cycle through all the connected one
  • It’s a workaround for some configuration where you have a new audio device every time you disconnect/reconnect it. This way, you don’t have to select any device in the settings, SoundSwitch will cycle through all the connect devices.

Change Log

v3.9.8 (2016-04-29)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Show active device on hover Systray Icon #88
• Playback devices constantly go in the Disconnected section #87

Fixed bugs:

• Playback devices constantly go in the Disconnected section #87

The major change in this release is the fixing of the IPC channel. The communication between 2 SoundSwitch process. If you launch SoundSwitch twice, the second instance will replace the first one.

Also the installer should work with any version of VC Redist C++ 2015.

And last but not least, all the help files (changelog and readme) are converted into HTML before being packed into the Installer.

Changelog

v3.9.7 (2016-04-15)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Request: Cycle through connected devices by double clicking on the system tray icon #80
• Generate HTML for Changelog file and add it to the installer #79
• Providing 'help' for first time users at the time of installation #78

Fixed bugs:

• SoundSwitch 3.9.6 Cannot install visual c++ redist #84
• Pipe system broken: New instance of SoundSwitch doesn't close the previous one #81
• Switching already running applications #70

Biggest change are the addition of an Silent Autoupdater (opt-out). SoundSwitch will automatically close other instance of SoundSwitch when launched. Last but not least, a Redesign of the Settings panel:

Mutliple bug fixes

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v3.9.6 (2016-03-10)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Add a "stealth" component to the Auto-Update #64

Fixed bugs:

• AutoUpdate doesn't restart correctly SoundSwitch #76
• Installer: Don't install if not Windows 7 SP1 or newer #75
• At windows startup, hotkeys don't work #72

v3.9.5 (2016-02-28)

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v3.9.4 (2016-02-22)

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Fixed bugs:

• Empty Icon defined for an AudioDevice #71

Closed issues:

• series of popups every restart #68

v3.9.2 (2016-01-22)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Make new instance of SoundSwitch close the previous one #66

Fixed bugs:

• Make new instance of SoundSwitch close the previous one #66

Closed issues:

• Command line #61

v3.9.1 (2016-01-08)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Disabling completely the hotkeys #62

Fixed bugs:

• Sporadically hangs #43

v3.9.0 (2016-01-05)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Make update notification clearer for Windows 10 #59
• Personalized Notification Sound #52

Added the AutoUpdater functionality, it's on by default but can be disabled in the settings.

The settings menu also changed.

A minor bug fixing release.

v3.9.4 (2016-02-22)

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Fixed bugs:

• Empty Icon defined for an AudioDevice #71

Closed issues:

• series of popups every restart #68

This release add a nifty feature: SoundSwitch will now close automatically the previous instance launched. It should makes the process easier for people playing with different version of the Beta.

Keep in mind, this feature is activated in this release and for the future release. Having a previous version of SoundSwitch running now, won't be closed by the new release.

To test it, you need to launch twice this version.

v3.9.2 (2016-01-22)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Make new instance of SoundSwitch close the previous one #66

Fixed bugs:

• Make new instance of SoundSwitch close the previous one #66

Closed issues:

• Command line #61

Some changes in the way to handle the HotKeys. You can now disable them.

v3.9.1 (2016-01-08)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Disabling completely the hotkeys #62

Fixed bugs:

• Sporadically hangs #43

Change Log

v3.9.0 (2016-01-05)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Make update notification clearer for Windows 10 #59
• Personalized Notification Sound #52

With this version, a Beta Channel has been added in the Settings Menu.
When selected, SoundSwitch will also download the "pre-release" version published here, on GitHub. By default, it's unselected.

If you are interested in the new bleeding edge feature of SoundSwitch, don't hesitate to select it.

Change Log

v3.8.4 (2016-01-01)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Beta Channel #58

Before Installing

Coming from 2.5

If you have already a previous version of SoundSwitch BEFORE 3.0, Uninstall it:

1. You can see the version in the About page when right clicking on the icon.
2. Launch SoundSwitch and uncheck the Run at Startup
3. Go into Program and Feature and Uninstall SoundSwitch

Certificate installation

To resolve some security issue (see #6), the installer/uninstaller and application are now signed with my own certificate. You need to install it by downloading it from here: https://www.aaflalo.me/certs/AaflaloMeCertificates.zip

1. Unpack the zip
2. Run as admin the InstallCA.bat
3. Follow the indication
4. Now windows will recognize SoundSwitch as a valid publisher

Change Log

v3.8.3 (2015-12-31)

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Fixed bugs:

• SoundSwitch crash when disabling all Playback devices in the Control Panel #57
• Notification settings reset when Soundswitch closes when choosing "No Notification" (3.8.2.25464) #56

Before Installing

Coming from 2.5

If you have already a previous version of SoundSwitch BEFORE 3.0, Uninstall it:

1. You can see the version in the About page when right clicking on the icon.
2. Launch SoundSwitch and uncheck the Run at Startup
3. Go into Program and Feature and Uninstall SoundSwitch

Certificate installation

To resolve some security issue (see #6), the installer/uninstaller and application are now signed with my own certificate. You need to install it by downloading it from here: https://www.aaflalo.me/certs/AaflaloMeCertificates.zip

1. Unpack the zip
2. Run as admin the InstallCA.bat
3. Follow the indication
4. Now windows will recognize SoundSwitch as a valid publisher

File Information

SHA256: 9c9a5b7325692840a07e771e71abfaa4b879d3c95828c19cfc7a5fcca85c2a68
Virustotal: Antivirus Scan

Change Log

v3.8.2 (2015-12-30)

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Fixed bugs:

• Crash when using Windows Notification after SoundSwitch restart and switch device #55

Before Installing

Coming from 2.5

If you have already a previous version of SoundSwitch BEFORE 3.0, Uninstall it:

1. You can see the version in the About page when right clicking on the icon.
2. Launch SoundSwitch and uncheck the Run at Startup
3. Go into Program and Feature and Uninstall SoundSwitch

Certificate installation

To resolve some security issue (see #6), the installer/uninstaller and application are now signed with my own certificate. You need to install it by downloading it from here: https://www.aaflalo.me/certs/AaflaloMeCertificates.zip

1. Unpack the zip
2. Run as admin the InstallCA.bat
3. Follow the indication
4. Now windows will recognize SoundSwitch as a valid publisher

Change Log

v3.8.1 (2015-12-30)

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Fixed bugs:

• Soundswitch 3.7.0.23142 crashed when I tried to update it through the update button. #54
• App Freeze when using Sound Notification and Unplug device while sound playing. #53

v3.8.0 (2015-12-29)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Personalize the Sound when switching device and play it on the new device. #49
• Create minidump in case of crash #48
• When an update is available, clicking on the notification launch the download #47

Fixed bugs:

• French language not loaded by SoundSwitch #50

v3.7.0 (2015-12-26)

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Implemented enhancements:

• Remove the use of Device Name in configuration for device ID #46

Fixed bugs:

• Version 3.6.5.13463 does not recognize playback devices, version 3.6.2.37344 does. #45
• By default SoundSwitch doesn't switch the Multimedia Device #44
• Crash and Restart when using Windows Remote Desktop. Problem when new device is connected. #41