Dell audio missing and headset recognized as only headphones

Along with the Dell supplied Realtek audio driver (only use Dell supplied driver) you also need Waves MaxxAudio app for proper jack detection.

Here is the link to the Dell downloads to download and install MaxxAudio (and if you don't have the Dell Realtek driver, download and install that first).

https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/product-support/product/inspiron-15-3583-laptop/drivers

Cade Hymas,

Click on Waves on the program menu. Once opened click advanced. You should see a place to add a checkmark in the box to show popup when the device is connected.

And it seems like it’s just not on the computer

There is no Realtek audio manager in hardware

Cade Hymas,

Please follow the below steps and check if it helps.

1. Press Windows + R, type control panel and then hit Enter, select Hardware and Sound.
2. Scroll down and select Realtek HD Audio Manager.
3. Click the folder icon just above and to the right of where it says analog back panel and just below Device Advanced settings.
4. Uncheck/Check to Enable auto popup dialog when device has been plugged in.
5. Click OK twice.
6. Now, restart the computer and check the issue.

I have the waves installed, but there’s no pop up or notification that asks me whether I’m using a headset or headphones. 

Ok I will try that when I can

I figured it out there was an output drop down menu that had headphones or headset and I switched it to headset. Thanks so much!

it was already turned on and I still got no notifications 

Hey Cade Hymas,

Glad you figued it out. Thank you for letting us know.

Please explain elaborately. I am facing the same exact issue you said. where can I find this output drop down menu? 

Instead of Waves MaxxAudio you may also install Dell Optimizer that has audio popup each time you connect 3.5 jack where you can select Headphones or Headset.