497848 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Say “Hey Copilot” to activate voice conversations with the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Windows

Platform:

Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Rolling out

Change type:

Links:

MC1189003

Details:

With the Microsoft 365 Copilot app on Windows, say “Hey Copilot” to activate real-time voice conversations with Copilot. The wake word keeps you in flow, helping you draft content, analyze data, and get critical insights without having to navigate to a separate app or window. Built for enterprise, it respects your organization’s compliance and privacy settings, activating only when called.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2025-07-09

updated:
2026-03-17

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summary for non-techies**

Microsoft 365 Copilot introduces a voice activation feature on Windows, allowing users to engage with it by saying "Hey Copilot," enabling seamless task assistance while adhering to company compliance and privacy settings.

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explanation for non-techies**

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