As this is a feature and not a bug, it is unlikely to be backported to Ubuntu 16.04.
But you can do it yourself by adding to /etc/pulse/default.pa: ### Use hot-plugged devices like Bluetooth or USB automatically (LP: #1702794) .ifexists module-switch-on-connect.so load-module module-switch-on-connect .endif -- You received this bug notification because you are a member of Ubuntu Bugs, which is subscribed to Ubuntu. https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1702794 Title: Automatically switch audio devices on connection To manage notifications about this bug go to: https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/pulseaudio/+bug/1702794/+subscriptions -- ubuntu-bugs mailing list [email protected] https://lists.ubuntu.com/mailman/listinfo/ubuntu-bugs
