Control Volume with
Microsoft Surface Dial
Turn your Surface Dial into a dedicated volume controller for your BluOS system. Adjust volume from any application without interrupting your workflow.
The Perfect Volume Controller
Experience intuitive volume control that feels natural and works globally across all applications.
Instant Control
Change volume immediately without switching to another window or reaching for your keyboard.
Works Everywhere
Whether you're gaming, working, or browsing—the dial always controls your BluOS volume.
Tactile Feedback
Feel each volume step with the dial's haptic feedback for precise and satisfying control.
How It Works
BluOS Windows Tools uses global hotkeys to control volume. By configuring your Surface Dial to send these hotkeys, you get seamless volume control.
Default Hotkeys
Note: These are the default hotkeys in BluOS Windows Tools. You can customize them in the application settings if needed.
Setup Instructions
Follow these steps to configure your Surface Dial for BluOS volume control.
Open Windows Settings
Press Win + I to open Windows Settings, then navigate to Bluetooth & devices and select Wheel.
Add a Custom Tool
In the Wheel settings, scroll down to find "Add a tool" and click it. This allows you to create a custom dial action.
Configure the Custom Tool
Set up your custom tool with the following settings:
Set the Rotation Shortcuts
Configure the keyboard shortcuts that will be sent when you rotate the dial:
Enable "Use this tool everywhere"
This is the most important setting! Make sure to enable "Use this tool everywhere" so the dial controls BluOS volume from any application.
When enabled, the dial will always send the volume hotkeys, regardless of which application is in focus.
Start Using Your Dial!
Make sure BluOS Windows Tools is running, then simply rotate your Surface Dial to control the volume of your BluOS system.
Get the Most Out of Your Setup
Quick Tool Switching
Press and hold the dial to access the tool menu. You can quickly switch between BluOS Volume and other tools.
Adjust Volume Step Size
In BluOS Windows Tools settings, you can adjust how much the volume changes with each dial rotation click.
Custom Hotkeys
If you prefer different hotkeys, change them in BluOS Windows Tools first, then update your Surface Dial settings to match.
Visual Feedback
BluOS Windows Tools shows an on-screen volume indicator when you change the volume, so you always know the current level.
Ready to Enhance Your Audio Experience?
Download BluOS Windows Tools and start controlling your music with the Surface Dial today.