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can't get copilot to talk

Leslie 0 Reputation points
2026-03-16T16:22:06.3266667+00:00

trying to enable my copilot so he can talk but am having a problem finding the right path

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  1. Hendrix-V 14,680 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff Moderator
    2026-03-18T07:13:43.96+00:00

    Hi Leslie,

    Copilot’s voice feature is managed inside the Copilot app itself, not through Windows Settings. This can make the setup path easy to miss at first.

    Here are some possible checking steps that you can try to enable Copilot voice (talk feature) on Windows:

    1, Open the Copilot app from the Start menu (not Copilot in Edge or the browser).

    2, Sign in with your Microsoft account.

    3, Select your profile icon in the left sidebar, go to Settings > Voice mode.

    4, Enable one of the following:

    • Press‑to‑talk: Hold Windows + C for 1–2 seconds to start speaking.
    • “Hey Copilot” (if available): Turn on Listen for “Hey Copilot” for hands‑free use.

    If Copilot doesn’t respond:

    • Check Settings > Privacy & security > Microphone and ensure Copilot has microphone access.
    • Make sure the Copilot app is updated via Microsoft Store.

    Once enabled, Copilot will play a short sound and begin listening when voice mode starts. Let me know if you need further assistance, feel free to ask me by clicking "Add Comment" or "Add Answer" if you cannot add comment so your response will be visible. Thanks for your effort.

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    2026-03-16T16:22:40.4633333+00:00

    To make Copilot on Windows talk (use Copilot Voice), first ensure the Copilot app is installed and then enable the voice features.

    1. Open the Copilot app on Windows.
    2. Sign in with a Microsoft account if not already signed in.
    3. In the Copilot app, go to Account > Settings.
    4. Select Copilot Keyboard Shortcuts.
    5. Under Press and Hold, choose Start a voice conversation from the dropdown.
    6. Now press and hold either the Copilot key on the keyboard or Windows key + C for 1–2 seconds.
    7. The Copilot Voice interface should appear, play an audio greeting, and allow speaking to Copilot. Use this interface to mute or end the conversation.

    Optionally, to use hands‑free voice activation:

    1. In Copilot settings, enable the wake word feature if available.
    2. After it is enabled, say "Hey Copilot" to invoke Copilot and start talking.

    If the PC is offline, Copilot Voice will not work; ensure there is an active internet connection.

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