# install osspd sudo adduser georges pulse-access sudo adduser pulse audio https://unix.stackexchange.com/questions/382601/how-to-prevent-sound-mute-when-switching-user#382969 => Start pulse audio in system mode: pulseaudio --system=yes # to re-enable detection of headphones plugged in / out pactl load-module module-switch-on-port-available sudo service osspd status don't forget to have the same user ID in the chroot and outside!