Important: Currently, the "Hey Copilot" wake word functionality isn't generally available to all users but will be soon.
"Hey Copilot" voice chat wake word in Microsoft 365 Copilot on Windows devices lets you start a hands-free, voice conversation with Copilot by simply saying "Hey Copilot.” This provides a faster, more intuitive way to chat with Copilot while staying in the flow of work.
Learn more about voice features in Microsoft 365 Copilot at Get started with voice features in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
How does "Hey Copilot" work?
Starting a voice chat by saying "Hey Copilot" is turned off by default. You need to turn on the Listen for "Hey Copilot" setting in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app.
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Open the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on your Windows desktop and sign in with your Microsoft 365 work or school account.
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At the bottom of the left-side menu, select ... Settings and more.
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In the
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In Quick View settings, turn on the Listen for “Hey Copilot” toggle.
Once you've turned on this setting, you can say "Hey Copilot" to start a new voice chat with Copilot on Windows devices, which also opens the voice chat controls.
Note: Language and accent variations may cause accidental activation of a voice chat.
How do I end a voice chat?
To mute or end a voice chat, select
If you haven't spoken to Copilot in 30 seconds, Copilot notifies you that the conversation will end in 30 seconds of continued inactivity. After one minute of inactivity, the voice chat ends automatically.
Note: Voice chats in Copilot may pick up background noise, which can keep the voice chat active even though you aren’t speaking.
What can "Hey Copilot" do?
Conversations with Copilot are designed to be interactive. You can interrupt, redirect, or end the chat at any time by speaking, muting, or dismissing the session.
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Prepare and manage your day: Get calendar summaries, triage your inbox, draft replies, and ask for meeting details using voice commands.
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Brainstorm and create: Share ideas with Copilot, which will ask clarifying questions and help structure your thoughts.
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Search and explain: Ask Copilot to search the web or your work, explain concepts, translate, or clarify information while multitasking.
What are the limitations of "Hey Copilot?"
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Voice chat wake word using “Hey Copilot” is only available in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows desktop.
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New chats can’t be activated with “Hey Copilot” when the screen is locked or if there is audio from another app.
Ongoing improvements will expand capabilities and supported platforms over time.
What does "Hey Copilot" have access to?
"Hey Copilot" only listens for you to say, "Hey Copilot." It doesn't listen to any other words or noises. After the voice chat is activated, your voice chat data is handled like any other voice chat in Copilot Chat. No user or Copilot audio is stored.
Learn more about voice chats in Copilot Chat at Get started with voice features in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Frequently asked questions about voice features in Microsoft 365 Copilot.
For more information on data, privacy, and security for Microsoft 365 Copilot, see Data, Privacy, and Security for Microsoft 365 Copilot.
What languages are supported in "Hey Copilot?"
Voice chat wake word responds only to "Hey Copilot" in English, but chats can continue in any supported language. See Supported languages for Microsoft 365 Copilot.
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