Windows 10: How to enable Cortana in my lock screen

Discus and support How to enable Cortana in my lock screen in Cortana to solve the problem; I've been search in internet on how to enable Cortana in my lock screen but my Cortana settings look different so I can't enable it on my lock screen.... Discussion in 'Cortana' started by yugeskumaran, Mar 20, 2021.

  1. How to enable Cortana in my lock screen


    I've been search in internet on how to enable Cortana in my lock screen but my Cortana settings look different so I can't enable it on my lock screen.

    My Cortana settings look like this:

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    can anyone help me with this?

    :)
     
    yugeskumaran, Mar 20, 2021
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  2. Cortana on Lock screen not working

    Hi Nishadha,

    I realize the inconvenience you are facing. Let me help you in resolving the issue.

    I suggest you to follow the troubleshooting steps listed below and check if it resolves the issue.

    Step 1: Install all Windows Updates

    Most of the issues are fixed by installing Windows Updates make sure that your system is up-to-date.

    Type Windows Updates in search bar and select Check for updates from the results.

    If updates are available, try installing them and check.

    Step 2: Make sure that Cortana is enabled

    Click on the Taskbar search box, click Settings icon, and then make sure that the option labelled Cortana can give you suggestions, ideas, reminders, alerts and more is turned ON.

    Step 3: Turn on Location

    1. Click on Start and select Settings, navigate to Privacy > Location.

    2. On the right-side, under Location, you will see On if the location is enabled for this device.

    3. And, if the location for this device is not enabled, please click the Change button, and then move the slider

    to on position.

    To interact with Cortana on the Lock Screen, you simply need to say Hey Cortana and she’ll get ready. You can ask Cortana for various things while on the Lock Screen, like the forecast, latest news, and more.

    Keep us posted on Windows related queries and we will be happy to assist you further.

    Thank you.
     
    Nachappa C K, Mar 20, 2021
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  3. Eiji T Win User
    Eiji T, Mar 20, 2021
    #3
  4. Peer_Sam Win User

    How to enable Cortana in my lock screen

    How to enable Hey Cortana on Android

    Hi Jerry,



    Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



    By default, Hey Cortana feature is turned off unless you activate it. Kindly follow the steps below to enable the feature.



    • Launch the Cortana app on your Android device.
    • Click on the Menu.
    • Click on Hey Cortana.
    • Toggle the switch to position On for
      From the Cortana app
      .





    The Hey Cortana feature will not work when the phone is in standby mode, however you can follow the steps mentioned in the article below to enable Cortana on lock screen.



    Getting started with Cortana



    Hope it helps.



    Regards,

    Peer Samie

    Microsoft Community-Moderator
     
    Peer_Sam, Mar 20, 2021
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