How to control your Windows 10 PC with nothing else but your voice

October 2022 · 6 minute read
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    • Well, aren’t the input methods nowadays changing or what? A decade ago, most users would find mouse and keyboard the peak performance of input devices, but it seems that the next obvious step forward lies in voice recognition.

    It’s all about the smart digital assistants and there usability in various devices, like smartphones, cars, and, of course, Windows PC’s.

    By following the emerging trends, we decided to provide you with a few ways to control your Windows 10 PC with simple voice commands.

    No pointing device needed here, just a microphone and a few tweaks. So, if you’re determined to roam through the user interface and complete various tasks with nothing but voice, make sure to check the explanation below.

    Here’s how to set the voice control on Windows 10

  • Good old Speech Recognition
  • Microsoft Smart Assistant a.k.a Cortana
  • A collection of third-party programs

    • 1. Good old Speech Recognition

    Speech recognition isn’t a Windows 10 exclusive, and it dates back to Windows 7. Nonetheless, this handy feature is more than welcomed on the latest Windows version because Cortana tends to misbehave. It’s originally introduced as an ease of access feature, to improve overall usability for users with physical issues.

    However, over time it found its place in mass use due to experimental and ted futuristic approach. You know, like smart assistants do now.

    This feature is quite often overlooked and we decided to correct the injustice and enlist Speech recognition in this list. If you’re not sure how to configure Speech Recognition and use it later on, make sure to follow the steps we provided below:

  • In the Windows Search bar, type Control and open Control Panel.pc voice control windows 10 control panel
  • Select Large icons from the View.
  • Scroll down and open Speech recognition.pc voice control windows 10 speech recognition
  • Click on the ”Start speech recognition” to start the setup process.pc voice control windows 10 start using speech recognition
  • Click Next.pc voice control windows 10 speech recognition setup
  • Select your Microphone setup and click Next and then Next again.pc voice control windows 10 speech recognition setup
  • Read the displayed sentence in order to confirm that your mic is up and running, and click Next.pc voice control windows 10 set up speech recognition
  • The next screen offers you an option to improve the recognition accuracy by enabling Document review. We advise you to enable it.pc voice control windows 10 enable document view speech recognition
  • On the next screen, you can choose one of the two activation modes:
    • Manual mode – Speech recognition stops when you say ”Stop listening”.
    • Voice activation mode – Speech recognition is on hold and it starts the moment you say ”Start listening”.
  • Once you’ve decided which mode suits you better, click Next.pc voice control windows 10 use voice activation mode speech recognition
  • Now, you can print or just take a glimpse of all available commands in the Speech reference screen. It basically leads to this webpage.
  • Check the ”Run speech recognition at startup” box and click Next.pc voice control windows 10 run speech recognition at startup
  • Now start the tutorial and that should do it. After that, you should be able to use speech recognition without issues.

    • As a side note, due to interference between Cortana and Speech recognition, we advise you to use one or another. Below we explained how to configure Cortana, so you can try out both and choose the one that suits you better.

    2. Microsoft Assistant a.k.a Cortana

    In order to meet the expectations and prove itself competitive with the likes of Apple, Google, or Amazon, Microsoft introduced its native smart assistant, Cortana.

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    In the early stages, Cortana was widely regarded as one of the best artificial assistants out there, but that status dropped after Microsoft Mobile lost the final battle with Android and iOS. Nonetheless, with Windows 10, and we’re referring to PC version here, Cortana kind of got better and it’s a viable option nowadays.

    With Windows 10 as a service, we can expect Cortana to improve over time. And if you’re keen to run your Windows 10 PC with nothing but voice commands, it might come in handy.

    Here’s how to enable and configure Cortana for future use on Windows 10:

  • Click on the Start Menu and open All apps.
  • Look for Cortana and open it.pc voice control windows 10 cortana
  • Toggle the ”Use Cortana” option.pc voice control windows 10 cortana settings
  • Click ”Yes” or ”No, thanks” depending whether you want to let Cortana track your data in order to improve (get’s to know you better) or not. It’s your choice.
  •  Now that we enabled Cortana, press Windows + S and click on the cog-like settings button positioned on the left side.
  • Toggle on ”Hey Cortana” and configure your microphone. You can let Cortana react when anyone says ”Hey, Cortana” or you force it to react only to your voice.pc voice control windows 10 cortana responds to voice commands
  • Exit settings and command something to your newly-configured digital assistant.

    • You can find the list of available commands and tasks Cortana can perform in this article.

    3. A collection of third-party programs

    Besides the built-in Speak recognition and Cortana, some users might turn to a third-party alternative. Since this is a software category in the state of constant growth, there are various speech recognition solutions in the market compatible with Windows 10. The only question is what are your needs and wants.

    Some of them, like Dragon NaturallySpeaking, specialize in fast-paced dictation and voice-to-text in general. Others, like Voice Attack, are there for voice-controlled multitasking and in-game controls (yes, you can reload your weapon in CoD with a voice command). And then there’s VoxCommando that’s mostly used in multimedia programs like Kodi or iTunes, but it can also be used for automated home devices.

    So, if Speech recognition or Cortana haven’t met your preferences, you can try them out. Here’s one great article about top 5 speech recognition third-party programs, so make sure to check it out.

    With this, we can wrap it up. Don’t forget to share your experience with speech recognition in general, or talk about individual programs you’ve tried, both built-in and third-party. You can do so in the comments section below.

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