If you use a HyperX Cloud Stinger, you’ll know that it’s a tremendous budget category wired gaming headset with a mic. It is incredibly popular due to its comfort, gaming aesthetics, and lightweight design with superior sound quality.
Despite being an amazing gaming headset option, it still has a few issues. Recently, many users have been facing the issue of HyperX Cloud Stinger Not Detected or Recognized. In this guide, you’ll get to know the different methods to fix the HyperX Cloud Stinger Not Detected or Recognized issue.
Method 1: Check everything is plugged in properly
The first and most simple fix to this issue is to check all the connections. There are times when the connection might be loose or the mic might not be plugged in properly, and this could lead to mic failure. Check to fix the loose or hanging mic connected to your device to solve this issue in no time.
Method 2: Enable the audio devices
Your HyperX Cloud Stinger mic might not be working due to the audio devices being disabled. You’ll be able to enable them from audio settings. Just head over to the audio settings and enable the mic and speakers from there. Ensure that they aren’t muted or the volume isn’t too low, which may make you think that the speaker or mic isn’t working.
Method 3: Select HyperX Cloud Stinger mic as the default device
- Simultaneously press Win + R key for bringing up the Run dialog before typing “control” and pressing Enter
- In the Control Panel, choose Large icons from the View by drop-down menu located in the top-right corner
- Now, click on Sound
- Then, click on the Recording tab before right-clicking on any empty place inside the device list
- After that, select Show Disabled Devices
- Now, right-click the Headset microphone and then select Enable
- Lastly, right-click it once more and select Set as Default Device
Method 4: Reset/reinstall Windows
If the problem still persists, chances are that your OS has corrupt files or configurations and they might be preventing the headphones’ microphone from working properly. You can also reset or reinstall Windows for solving this problem. Once you’ve reinstalled it on your PC, reinstall the headset, and then check if the problem has been fixed.
Method 5: Update the headset driver
- Simultaneously press Win + R key for bringing up the Run dialog before typing “control” and pressing Enter
- In the Control Panel, choose Large icons from the View by drop-down menu located in the top-right corner
- Now, open the Sound window
- Head over to the Playback tab, right-click on the headphones, and then select Properties
- In the Controller Information section, click on the Properties button
- Click on Change Settings
- Click the Driver tab before selecting Update Driver
- Lastly, allow Windows to Search automatically for updated driver software
