Fact · Dictation on Windows
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Microsoft says a Copilot voice chat ends automatically after one minute of inactivity, with a warning after 30 seconds.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“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.”
How "Hey Copilot" wake word works in Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft, Microsoft Support, 2026, How do I end a voice chat?.
Open the original- What it measures
- This is a conversation timeout for Copilot voice chat, not a dictation limit.