How to Enable Hey, Copilot: Hands-Free Voice Commands on Windows 11
Hey, Copilot is a voice activation feature on Windows 11 that lets you launch your AI assistant by speaking a wake phrase out loud instead of typing or clicking. This hands-free tool works on any Windows 11 PC as long as your screen stays unlocked, which makes it easy to search for files or ask questions while you focus on other tasks.
Enable “Hey, Copilot” on Windows 11 by opening the Copilot app, signing in, going to Settings, and toggling on “Listen for ‘Hey, Copilot’ to start a conversation.” This allows for hands-free voice commands to interact with the AI assistant.
Enable “Hey, Copilot” on 🪟 Windows 11
A new Microsoft feature brings voice control to Copilot. Here’s how to turn it on.Step 1Open the Copilot App
Launch the Copilot app.Step 2Sign In with Your Microsoft Account
Sign in with your Microsoft account if you haven’t already. Device synchronization relies on this active sign-in.Step 3Go to Settings
Click the Account button next, choosing Settings while in full view mode.
Step 4Enable Voice Commands
Locate Voice Mode Settings inside the Settings page. Choose “Listen for ‘Hey, Copilot’ to start a conversation.” Switch the toggle to on for activation, or switch it off for deactivation.Step 5Save Your Changes
Close Settings when you finish.Summary
Voice commands on Windows 11 arrive via “Hey, Copilot,” offering hands-free control. You can talk to the assistant entirely without mouse or keyboard input. App settings house the toggle for activating or deactivating this utility.Was this guide helpful?
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