Conexant CX31993 is a plug-and-play USB DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converter) chip that typically does not require manual driver installation

A:

Correct. The CX31993 chip handles audio and mic only. It does not process HID (Human Interface Device) commands from button presses. You need a more expensive DAC (e.g., with an ALC4042 or ALC4050) for remote controls.

No proprietary driver is required

for the CX31993 on modern operating systems.

Conexant CX31993 driver

The is a double-edged sword.

Linux: No (But Check Your Kernel)

macOS: No

macOS & Android

: Fully plug-and-play; no additional software is needed for core functionality.