How to change the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition (TE) playback device name

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This answer provides instructions on how do to change the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition playback device name

 

Some users have reported that when using their Razer Kraken Tournament Edition | RZ04-02051 their playback device was still listed as "Razer Kraken TE" even after the latest update, which listed the USB Audio Controller in its place for accuracy. Changing the playback device name is pretty simple. For the headset to show as "Razer Audio Controller – Chat" and "Razer Audio Controller – Game", do the following:

  1. Uninstall Synapse.

  2. Download and install the Razer Kraken Tournament Edition Firmware Updater.

  3. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the update.

  4. After successfully installing the update, open "Device Manager" by right-clicking the "Windows logo" at the lower-left corner of the screen.

    Right-clicking the "Windows logo" at the lower-left corner of the screen

    Select Device Manager from Start up windows

  5. Under "Sound, video, and game controllers", you will see "Razer Kraken TE - Chat" and "Razer Kraken TE - Game".

    Razer Kraken TE - Chat" and "Razer Kraken TE - Game can be seen under Sound, video, and game controllers

  6. Right-click on "Razer Kraken TE - Chat" and select "Uninstall device".

    Right-click on "Razer Kraken TE - Chat" and select "Uninstall device"

  7. Select "Uninstall" when prompted.

    Click Uninstall

  8. Right-click on "Razer Kraken TE - Game" and select "Uninstall device".

    Click Uninstall device

  9. Select "Uninstall" when prompted.

    Click Uninstall

  10. Restart the laptop if prompted.

    Select Yes

  11. The playback device should now show "Razer Audio Controller - Chat" and "Razer Audio Controller – Game".

    Device manager should show "Razer Audio Controller - Chat" and "Razer Audio Controller – Game"

    Playback devices should show "Razer Audio Controller - Chat" and "Razer Audio Controller – Game"

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