Windows 10: Windows 11’s speech recognition gets axed in six months, but it’ll work on Windows 10

Microsoft previously announced the deprecation of Windows Speech Recognition (WSR) and several other apps. In a surprising move, the new Voice Access app will now replace the WSR app on Windows 11 22H2 and newer versions in September 2024, but you can continue using the feature on older versions, including version 21H2 and Windows 10.

Microsoft plans to remove Windows Speech Recognition from supported versions of Windows 11 in September 2024, and you’ll need to migrate to Voice Access. According to the updated support document, “Windows 11 22H2 and later, Windows Speech Recognition (WSR) will be replaced by voice access starting in September 2024”.

While this means Speech Recognition will still work on Windows 11 21H2, you won’t be able to access it on newer versions. If you’re still on version 21H2, you’ll be forced to upgrade to version 22H2 or 23H2 in the coming weeks, and you’ll need to use Voice Access instead of Speech Recognition.

Unsurprisingly, Voice Access and WSR appear on the same Accessibility settings page. However, Voice Access is at the top, while WSR appears under the ‘Other voice commands’ section. There is also a warning message about the ending support that suggests you use Voice Access.



If you are on Windows 10, which is due for the End of Support in October 2025, WSR will continue working on your PC for over two years. Since Microsoft has confirmed its deprecation, it won’t get any new features or updates.

However, the Voice Access app isn’t as bad as you think.

Voice Access gets new language support, multi-display, and more


When the Voice Access app launched, it supported only a few languages compared to WSR, but it’s much better now. Microsoft has added more language support to the app with Windows 11 Moment 5.

It can now recognize languages such as French (France), French (Canada), German, Spanish (Spain), and Spanish (Mexico).



Voice Access requires an internet connection to set up and download the appropriate language model. After that, you can use it to control on-screen elements with your voice.

Once you have configured the tool, you can open apps, interact with buttons, and type without lifting your finger.

Another feature is multi-monitor support so that you can switch between multiple displays. You can set up custom commands to open apps and links and perform other basic functions.

Microsoft’s decision to remove the legacy app in favor of a better alternative isn’t wrong. However, some of you might still want to use the Speech Recognition feature, especially if you don’t want to use an internet-based app.

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Windows Speech Recognition

Hi,

Thank you for posting your query on Microsoft Community.

I would require more information to help you better.

Are facing any issue with speech recognition?

I would suggest you to follow the steps to see Advance speech options.

• Press Windows+X key on the keyboard
• Click on control panel
• Select speech recognition
• On the left hand pane you will see Advance speech option
  

I would also suggest you to refer to the below link:

How to use Speech Recognition

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-IN/windows-8/using-speech-recognition

(Step applies to Windows 10 as well)

Hope this information helps and let us know if you have any further queries related to Windows we will be glad to help you.

 

speech recognition on Windows XP?

Is there a way to get some sort of speech recognition software for XP? I saw an article on Microsoft on how to get it to work, but it says I have to download the Windows Speech Engine or something like that and it's not available to download.

My grandma likes the idea of talking to her computer lol. She wants to dictate her stories because she has a hard time typing for a long time because she's got arthritis and all that.

 

Windows Speech Recognition ?!

I was fiddling around with some of the lesser known and used Vista features. I was bored i guess. I came across Windows Speech Recognition and decided to give it a whirl.

I know that this feature is also present in 7 too.

It's not that bad. It can get some getting used too. People may find it stupid when you can click away faster then telling windows what you want.

Telling word what you want to write is pretty funny because it does make some funny mistakes but it does actually work to a fair degree.

If your bored and have a mic laying around, you should try it out for kicks.

Just type "Speech" in the Start search.