How to Create a Hot Key to Change Sound Devices in System Preferences

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@Ken1

This works absolutely perfectly. One thing I like about it is I don't have to remember which setting it is already on. I just click it and it goes to the other one.

Hi, @Ken1. Glad it's working well for you now!

@Ken1

I think toggle sound output is the one I will continue to use unless you can think of a reason why I shouldn't.

No, problem whatsoever, but now I've added some other possibilties that you might like. See below.

@Ken1

1. Now there is the new version of set sound output. It just is living in that folder. Here is a screenshot. Do I need to keep that there or is there any harm in keeping it there?

As you have it working now, you need to keep it (because the specific macros call Set Sound Input), but you could move it, but I would recommend that you leave them together.

@Ken1

3. Occasionally, my system seems to change the Sound Input all by itself. I will be listening to the display audio and then I will jump on a zoom call. It will often change the sound input to display audio. It shouldn't do that it should pretty much always be on SSL 2. There are other times it changes as well and all of a sudden my audio sounds bad.

Is there an easy way that I could create a hot key that would just trigger the sound input to SSL 2? This doesn't need to change back-and-forth from one thing to another. I just need to occasionally trigger it to make sure it is still on: SSL 2.

I've been meaning to create Set Sound Input; your request got me moving. For more information, see:

MACRO: Set Sound Output, v7.1

I've updated the OP with Version 6.0 of Set Sound Output: Compatible with Set Sound Input, v1.0 or later. For more information see: Using 'Set Sound Output' and 'Set Sound Input' Together Changed to a subroutine with parameters: Sound Output Name, Save Initial State, Exit Action. The macro can still be run by another macro using Execute a Macro specifying the Sound Output Name in the With Parameter field. • Save Initial State : 0 (No); 1 (Yes); This saves the Running State and the Display…

MACRO: Set Sound Input, v2.1

PURPOSE This macro/subroutine, when executed from another macro using the Execute a Macro action, sets the Macintosh Sound Input to a specified name. This can include Apple HomePods and other AirPlay devices. Note that this shortcut uses AppleScript that automates the User Interface, specifically the System Preferences (Monterey or earlier) or System Settings (Ventura+). See Automating the User Interface (https://apple.co/3lj3PQB) for more information. If this subroutine is called using Execu…

And finally: Using 'Set Sound Output' and 'Set Sound Input' Together

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@Ken1, if you have any additional questions, please let me know.