DTS Audio Control: What It Is and How to Get It on Your PC

DTS Audio Control lets you configure audio on HP computers

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Key notes

  • If you have an HP PC, you probably have DTS technology support on it.
  • To fully utilize it and configure it properly, you need to use DTS Audio Control software.

DTS Audio Control is software that allows you to configure the DTS sound settings on your PC. Many users reported this icon in the system tray, and they want to know exactly what it does.

This software is a component of certain audio drivers that come preinstalled on some PCs. In today’s guide, we’re going to take a closer look at this software and tell you everything you need to know.

What is DTS Audio Control?

Before we start, here’s a quick overview of DTS Audio Control:

  • Available on HP PCs – This software is usually preinstalled on HP computers or other brands that use DTS technology.
  • Audio customization – With this app, tweak the DTS audio controls on your PC and achieve a realistic and immersive surround experience. You can easily change treble, bass, or voice enhancements.
  • Available presets – For easy configuration, there are several presets, including Movies, Music, and Games.

How do I get DTS Audio Control on my PC?

1. Keep your drivers up to date

  1. Visit HP’s Drivers page.
  2. Select the type of PC that you use.
     
  3. Next, enter your serial number. It should be printed on your device. Alternatively, you can let the website automatically detect your device.
  4. Next, locate the audio driver and download it.
  5. Run the setup file and follow the instructions on the screen to install it.

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2. Download the software manually

  1. Visit the DTS Unbound download page in the Microsoft Store.
  2. Click on the Get in Store app.
     
  3. Click on Get and wait for the application to download.

Once it’s downloaded, you’ll get access to DTS Audio Control. We also have a full guide on how to download DTS Sound Unbound on Windows 11, together with a few more useful tips.

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How do I get rid of DTS Audio Control?

DTS Audio Control comes as a part of audio drivers, so the only way to remove it is to uninstall your drivers. However, Windows will install them automatically, and DTS Audio Control will appear again.

However, you can remove DTS Control Panel from the system tray by doing the following:

  1. Press Windows key + R and enter regedit. Now press Enter.
  2. Navigate to the following key: Computer\HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Software\Realtek\Audio\RtkNGUI64\General
  3. Double-click on ShowTrayIcon DWORD and change its Value data to 0.
  4. Restart your PC.

That’s everything you need to know about DTS Audio Control. To learn more about sound configuration software, visit our Realtek Audio Manager guide.

While using DTS Audio Control, you might face issues like DTS Audio Processing settings are unavailable; to learn the solutions to fix it, read this guide.

Have you ever used DTS software? Let us know in the comments section below.

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Milan Stanojevic

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Windows Toubleshooting Expert

Milan has been enthusiastic about technology ever since his childhood days, and this led him to take interest in all PC-related technologies. He's a PC enthusiast and he spends most of his time learning about computers and technology. Before joining WindowsReport, he worked as a front-end web developer. Now, he's one of the Troubleshooting experts in our worldwide team, specializing in Windows errors & software issues.