Various techniques for performing automated detection and control of audio-based conditions for headsets and like wearable audio devices are disclosed herein. In an example, an audio headset device includes at least one sensor to collect sensor data and processing circuitry to detect an applicable audio control condition, based on the sensor data, to cause control of the audio to be output from the headset device. Also in an example, a computing device includes an audio control processing component to receive and process sensor data collected from a headset audio device and identify a control action in a software application, to cause control of audio to be output to the headset. Further examples to enable simplified, dynamic audio controls for the operation of a headset device and a connected computing device are also disclosed.