You can run a Windows PC almost entirely by voice. There are three approaches, each suited to a different job: Voice Access for precise command-by-command control, dictation for typing, and a voice AI agent for getting whole tasks done.
1. Windows Voice Access (built in)
Voice Access ships with Windows 11. You speak individual commands such as “click Start”, “scroll down” or “show numbers” (which overlays numbers on clickable items).
- Open Settings → Accessibility → Speech.
- Turn on Voice Access, or press Win+Ctrl+S.
- Follow the interactive guide to learn the commands.
Best for: people who need full, step-by-step control without a mouse. Trade-off: you direct every click yourself, so a five-step task is five or more commands.
2. Dictation (built in)
Press Win+H in any text box and speak; Windows types what you say. It’s excellent for writing emails and documents, but it doesn’t operate apps.
3. A voice AI agent
A voice AI agent like Dexibi works at the level of outcomes. Instead of directing each click, you say what you want and it handles the steps:
- “Hey Dexibi, play the next episode.” It reads which episode you’re on and starts the next one, even without a next button.
- “Move my invoices from Downloads into Finance.”
- “Reply to Priya that I’ll join at four.” It drafts the reply, then asks before sending.
- “Open Chrome” or “Chrome kholo”. Both work.
Getting started with Dexibi:
- Install Dexibi on Windows 10 or 11.
- Allow mouse & keyboard control and screen understanding.
- Set up Only my voice by reading six short phrases.
- Turn on the wake phrase and say “Hey Dexibi…”.
Which should you use?
| You want to… | Use |
|---|---|
| Type long text by voice | Dictation (Win+H) |
| Control every click precisely | Voice Access |
| Get tasks done hands-free in one sentence | A voice AI agent like Dexibi |
They also work well together: dictate a long message, then ask Dexibi to send it.
Tips for reliable voice control
- Use a decent microphone; a headset beats a laptop mic in noisy rooms.
- Turn on speaker verification so the TV can’t give commands.
- Keep requests specific: “play season 4 episode 1” beats “play the other one”.
Frequently asked questions
Can I control Windows 11 with my voice?
Yes. Windows 11 includes Voice Access for command-by-command control and dictation for typing. A voice AI agent such as Dexibi adds natural, multi-step requests like “play the next episode” or “move these files to Finance”.
How do I turn on voice control in Windows 11?
Open Settings > Accessibility > Speech and turn on Voice Access, or press Win+Ctrl+S. For dictation, press Win+H in any text field.
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