Overview
- A new opt-in wake word lets users say "Hey Copilot" to start hands-free conversations, with a chime, on-screen mic indicator and a "Goodbye" command to end sessions.
- Copilot Vision can analyze shared windows or the desktop for real-time guidance—such as reviewing an entire PowerPoint or highlighting next steps—and is rolling out in markets where Copilot is offered.
- An Ask Copilot button in the taskbar is appearing for Windows Insiders to provide one-click access to voice, vision and local search of apps, files and settings, with the option to replace the search field.
- Experimental Copilot Actions in Insider builds aim to execute tasks on local files and the web, with protections including separate agent accounts, code signing, least-privilege access and action logging; connectors can link Outlook and Google services for calendar, email and files.
- Microsoft says these capabilities will work across all Windows 11 devices—not just Copilot+ PCs—with broader, opt-in rollout over the coming months and faster performance on NPU-equipped hardware.