How to Enable or Disable Online Speech Recognition in Windows 11?

Windows 11 ships with a lot of features, and out of those, one is Speech Recognition. Both device-based speech recognition and cloud-based (online) speech recognition technologies are available in Windows 11. However, online speech recognition technology gives users more accurate recognition of their voice for commands, dictation, and app interactions. When the online speed recognition setting is disabled, Windows will start using its basic device-based recognition.

In this gearupwindows article, we will guide you on enabling and disabling Online Speech Recognition in Windows 11.

How to Turn On Online Speech Recognition in Windows 11?

To enable Online Speech Recognition in Windows 11, use these steps:-

Step 1. Open Settings.

Step 2. Select Privacy & security in the left sidebar.

Step 3. On the right side of “Privacy & security,” click on Speech.

Step 4. On the Speech setting page, turn On the toggle switch Online speech recognition.

Once you complete the above steps, Online speech recognition is enabled on your Windows 11 machine.

How to Turn Off Online Speech Recognition in Windows 11?

To disable Online Speech Recognition in Windows 11, use these steps:-

Step 1. Open Settings.

Step 2. Select Privacy & security in the left sidebar.

Step 3. On the right side of “Privacy & security,” click on Speech.

Step 4. On the Speech setting page, turn Off the toggle switch Online speech recognition.

Once you complete the above steps, Online speech recognition is disabled on your Windows 11 system.