https://bugs.kde.org/show_bug.cgi?id=434217
Bug ID: 434217
Summary: Keyboard mute key should only mute the default device
Product: plasma-pa
Version: 5.21.2
Platform: Archlinux Packages
OS: Linux
Status: REPORTED
Severity: normal
Priority: NOR
Component: applet
Assignee: now...@gmail.com
Reporter: ben.r.x...@gmail.com
CC: plasma-b...@kde.org
Target Milestone: ---
SUMMARY
Currently, the mute key on the keyboard triggers global mute on all devices.
The mute key should only mute the active or default device to more closely
emulate the behavior on other platforms.
I frequently mute my monitor's speakers when I intend to use my headphones or
my USB headset to avoid accidentally having loud music or Youtube videos
blaring out of it waking up my family in the middle of the night. Having global
mute be the default action for the mute button is very frustrating as it messes
with devices that I don't want to touch whenever I want to mute the monitor. It
also makes the "Force mute all playback devices" menu option totally redundant.
On Windows and Gnome, the mute button only mutes the selected default device.
KDE should adhere to the standard. Plus, when new devices are added while
global mute is enabled, the mute behavior becomes an inconsistent mess, with
some devices being muted/unmuted while others are not.
STEPS TO REPRODUCE
1. Press mute hotkey
2. Notice that all audio playback devices are muted, not just the default one.
EXPECTED RESULT
Mute hotkey should only mute the active (default) device. Perhaps another
hotkey (Shift + Mute) can act as global mute.
SOFTWARE/OS VERSIONS
Linux/KDE Plasma: 5.21.2
(available in About System)
KDE Plasma Version: 5.21.2
KDE Frameworks Version: 5.79.0
Qt Version: 5.15.2
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