I've been noticing that my parents claim they can hear my PC audio while I'm playing games, even though I'm not using a mic or speakers. My PC is located upstairs and somewhat distant from them, and they usually only hear loud sounds from the TV or other devices if they're really cranked up. It's kind of eerie because they seem to have this uncanny ability to hear me even when I think I'm being quiet, which makes me wonder if my TV or Alexa could somehow pick up the sound from my wireless headphones. Or are my parents just messing with me? By the way, I plan to investigate this further to see if I can replicate the issue. Any insights would be appreciated!
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Have you tried just telling them you’re going to play games and then sit quietly browsing the web? If they still claim to hear audio, it might mean they’re misattributing other sounds or just imagining things. It’s pretty wild! But, honestly, it could also be that your headphones are projecting some sound, which doesn’t seem likely from up there though.
It's unusual for modern devices like TVs and Alexa to pick up on audio like that unless it's something like a ground loop or interference from a multi-source setup. They might just be sensitive to certain sounds or even mistakenly attributing noises from elsewhere, like the ductwork or neighbors.
That's the thing! I can blast YouTube videos with my headphones on and they won't hear it when they’re nearby, which makes me think it could be some weird signal issue or interference.
Sometimes, in multi-level homes, sounds can seem to come from one area when they're really from another. If your place is close to others, it could also be picking up their stuff! Just another angle to consider.
Nah, we’re in a house and so far haven’t had that issue with other neighbors. Just makes this whole situation even more confusing!
For sure, you can connect Bluetooth headphones to Alexa, and some newer headphones can pair with multiple devices. That could be a possibility if they think they're hearing something from there, but if you're using wireless, it shouldn’t be broadcasting elsewhere unless there’s a specific setup or malfunction causing it.
You could try to put something on that makes noise from the computer while observing their reactions. If they say they’re hearing it, it should be pretty easy to zero in on where the source might be. Just keep an ear out for any strange sounds coming from your home setup too, maybe it's something internal or a wire acting like an antenna!
Good idea! I’ll try to do that later. By the way, could neighbors be a factor? I'm in a house but hearing things can be weird with distance and walls.
Sounds like you could have something funny going on with your sound setup—maybe loose cables acting like antennas? If you’re unsure, just play some tunes and see if you hear anything down there. It's tricky, but worth investigating!
Interesting thought! I’ll check for any cables that could be causing interference.
I actually did that, and no complaints! But the funny thing is, when I'm gaming with no audio, they still seem to pick up on something. Weird, right?