Speech Recognition app missing on Windows 11

Question

I want the Speech Recognition app, where I can train it with my voice. I don't want the online version. I want the offline version, MY COMPUTER to learn MY VOICE

My Microphone is on and works with other apps with no issue. I have looked in Settings>Time & Language and it's missing

Answer 1

Hi, I'm Rodrigo and I will help you.
Press Windows + Ctrl + S to activate the Speech Recognition App and set up your voice access.

Answer 2

The Speech Recognition app in Windows 11 can be found in the Settings under Time & Language, but if it's missing, it may be due to a few reasons. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot the issue:

1. Check Language Settings: Ensure that the language pack for your desired language (e.g., English) is installed. Sometimes, the Speech Recognition feature may not appear if the language pack is not fully set up.
2. Install Speech Recognition: If you haven't already, you can try to install the Speech Recognition feature by going to Settings > Apps > Optional features and checking if it is available for installation.
3. Default Drive for Apps: Make sure that new apps are set to be saved on the default drive (usually C:). If they are being saved to a different drive, it might cause issues with installing certain features. You can check this in Settings > System > Storage > Advanced Storage Settings > Where new content is saved.
4. Windows Update: Ensure that your Windows 11 is up to date, as updates may include fixes for missing features.
5. Microphone Permissions: Since you mentioned your microphone works with other apps, ensure that the microphone permissions are correctly set for the Speech Recognition app. Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone and check that the Speech Recognition app is allowed to access the microphone.

If after these steps the Speech Recognition app is still missing, you may want to consider reinstalling Windows or reaching out to Microsoft support for further assistance.

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References:

• Speech recognition
• Speech, voice, and conversation in Windows 11 and Windows 10