Here’s a summary of the new “Hey Copilot” voice activation feature in Windows 11, based on both your provided article and up-to-date sources:
Source: The Hans India Microsoft Tests Hands-Free “Hey Copilot” Voice Activation in Windows 11
Key Points
- Hands-Free Activation: You can now activate Copilot in Windows 11 simply by saying “Hey Copilot!”—no need to press keys or click, making it work like Siri, Google Assistant, or Alexa.
- Availability: This feature is currently in testing with Windows Insiders (testers), and you need to enable it manually. It’s rolling out gradually, only for users whose Windows display language is set to English.
- How to Enable: To check if you have it, ensure your Copilot app version is at least 1.25051.10.0.
- User Experience: Once activated, a floating microphone UI appears at the bottom of the screen, and you’ll hear a chime when Copilot is listening.
- Privacy: The “Hey Copilot” detection uses an on-device wake word detector with only a 10-second audio buffer. No audio is sent to the cloud or saved, and the wake word can be detected offline. However, executing Copilot Voice tasks still requires cloud connectivity.
- Purpose: This improves accessibility and hands-free productivity, complementing Copilot’s ongoing AI enhancements in Windows 11.
Reference
If you’d like help finding the exact steps to enable it or troubleshooting Copilot Voice, I can walk you through the detailed process!Source: The Hans India Microsoft Tests Hands-Free “Hey Copilot” Voice Activation in Windows 11
