Fact · Dictation on Windows
Microsoft says starting a Copilot voice chat by saying "Hey Copilot" is turned off by default and must be switched on in the Copilot app's settings.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“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 Copilot app.”
How "Hey Copilot" wake word works in Microsoft Copilot, Microsoft, Microsoft Support, 2026, How does "Hey Copilot" work?.
Open the original- What it measures
- The setting is under Settings, General in the Microsoft Copilot app on Windows.
- What it does not show
- Copilot settings change frequently.