Razer USB headset is not detected or recognized by Razer Synapse 3

| Answer ID: 9760
This answer shows how to fix a Razer USB headset that is not detected or recognized by Razer Synapse 3.

Effective February 3, 2026, Razer Synapse 3 will no longer receive updates or support cloud services. After this date, cloud syncing of configurations across PCs using the same Razer ID will be disabled.

Note: Your installed devices will continue to be configurable in Razer Synapse 3. However, if you uninstall these devices completely, you will need to upgrade to Razer Synapse 4 to continue customization.

Download Razer Synapse 4 and migrate your existing Razer Synapse 3 profiles using the Profile Migration Tool to retain access to your configurations. See How to migrate your Razer Synapse 3 Profile to Razer Synapse 4 for instructions.

Issue:

Users have reported their Razer USB headsets not being detected in Razer Synapse 3.

Affected models:

 

Solution:

Follow the steps below to fix the issue.

  1. Open “Device Manager”. Right-click on the “Start” icon and select “Device manager”. Alternatively, type in “Device Manager” in the Windows search bar and click “Open”.

  2. Expand “Sound, video and game controllers”.

    Device manager section showing the items under Sound, video and game controllers

  3. Right-click on “Intel® Smart Sound Technology for USB Audio” and select “Disable device”.

    Right-click menu pane

  4. If the device does not exist or the driver is already disabled and the issue persists, check for any Razer headset driver errors.

  5. Use the Device Detection Troubleshoot Tool if you see a driver issue.

  6. Collect Razer Synapse 3 logs if the issue persists.

  7. If the Razer headset driver is missing from the Device Manager, get a screenshot and contact Razer Support.

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