How to Enable or Disable Copilot Access to Microphone in Windows 11
This tutorial will show you how to grant Copilot microphone access in Windows 11, or how to take it away if you prefer.
Control Copilot’s microphone access through Copilot Settings or Windows Settings. In Copilot, navigate to Settings > Preferences > Permission settings and toggle the Microphone switch. Alternatively, go to Windows Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone, find Copilot, and adjust its toggle.
What is Microsoft Copilot?
Microsoft Copilot is your AI helper built into Windows that can help you with many tasks, including talking to it using your voice.
Copilot microphone access in Windows 11 enables voice conversations with the AI assistant. This microphone permission helps users who need hands-free operation or prefer spoken commands. Copilot uses spoken words, detected through the microphone input, to better understand user requests and improve its responses.
Reference: Using Copilot Voice with Microsoft Copilot – Microsoft Support
Microsoft Copilot Voice lets you talk to Copilot using your natural voice instead of typing.
Option 1Use Copilot Settings
You can easily control Copilot’s access to your microphone directly in the Copilot app’s settings menu.
- Open the Copilot app.
- Sign in with your Microsoft account if you want to keep your settings saved.
- Click or tap the Account button on the left side. Then click or tap Settings.
- Click or tap Preferences on the left. Then click or tap Permission settings on the right side.
- Turn the Microphone switch on or off. On is the default setting.
- If you turned on microphone access, click or tap Yes to confirm.
Option 2Use Windows Settings
Alternatively, you can manage microphone access through Windows Settings.
- Open Settings and go to Privacy & security > Microphone.
- Find Copilot in the list of apps.
- Turn the toggle on or off to allow or block microphone access.
Summary
You can easily change your Copilot microphone access settings anytime in either the Copilot app or Windows Settings, deciding if you want Copilot to hear your voice commands.
How to access Copilot voice?
On copilot.com: Select your profile icon, select your profile name, then select Voice and the specific voice you want to use. In Copilot for Windows or macOS: Select your profile icon, then select Settings. Next to Voice, select the specific voice you want to use.
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