CORTANA update broke Xbox voice commands.

Drunken PwNeR · Jul 9, 2016

Ever since I was given the option to use Cortana, I have been unable to use Xbox voice commands even when Cortana is turned off. So far Cortana has proven to be very clunky and unreliable. Often either failing to recognize or misinterpet my commands. I issue
the command to play a game, Cortana takes me to the game's market place instead. I already own the game, I do not need to buy it again.

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dustmat-4986F4CD-9540-47E6-AC5E-564C4A09BEA6 · Jul 9, 2016

Netflix/Hulu voice commands not working

Since downloading the new update I can no longer use "Xbox select" (and "hey Cortana") to control Hulu and Netflix. Was this removed or is it broken? I definitely miss it voice commands are my favorite aspects of watching streaming videos on Xbox,

lilashh · Jul 9, 2016

Kinect voice commands will not work since cortina installed.

I have the same problem. And No, the old "Xbox" voice commands DO NOT come back when you disable Cortana. I opted out of Cortana when the update was installed, didn't have my voice commands back. Tried to opt in and then opt out again... I still don't have
my voice commands. This is ridiculous. Cortana SUCKS. And no, its not like talking to Siri because I don't have to say a long *** sentence to get my point across. Saying "Xbox On" is like talking to Siri and I want my voice commands back.

Weeesley · Jul 10, 2016

Is the Cortana you're using part of the preview program? It'll probably get better once the final release is pushed out.

{Parity} · Oct 31, 2018

You should post your issues with the preview program in the preview forums. They are more familiar with the issues that are being experienced and any corrections that can be made, Preview Forums

forums.xbox.com/.../default.aspx

{Parity}

You should post your issues with the preview program in the preview forums. They are more familiar with the issues that are being experienced and any corrections that can be made, Preview Forums

forums.xbox.com/.../default.aspx

Weeesley

Is the Cortana you're using part of the preview program? It'll probably get better once the final release is pushed out.

gds1972

Hi

If you go into the settings section and disable Cortana the console will switch back to the legacy Xbox voice commands.

support.xbox.com/.../cortana-voice-commands

"Revert to Xbox commands

If, for whatever reason, Cortana isn’t what you want, you have the option to go back to the original voice control model using the "Xbox" command. When you switch, here’s what you’ll lose:

Headset voice control

Expanded commands and voice recognition

Voice-to-text input (dictation)

You can bring back Cortana at any time.

To revert to the original voice control model:

Double-tap the Xbox button to open the guide.

Select Settings > All settings.

Select System > Cortana settings.

In the snapped window on the right, highlight the On switch, and press the A button to turn it to Off."

lilashh

I have the same problem. And No, the old "Xbox" voice commands DO NOT come back when you disable Cortana. I opted out of Cortana when the update was installed, didn't have my voice commands back. Tried to opt in and then opt out again... I still don't have
my voice commands. This is ridiculous. Cortana SUCKS. And no, its not like talking to Siri because I don't have to say a long *** sentence to get my point across. Saying "Xbox On" is like talking to Siri and I want my voice commands back.

Fl0ydPinkert0n

Well, Cortana is no more for Kinect. That feature was removed like around the previous update.

Exactly, here is the information for the official patch notes:

Hey Cortana, it’s been real

With the October update, Cortana will no longer be available on Xbox, except as the digital assistant on the Harmon Kardon Invoke intelligent speaker.

However, voice interaction will still be possible for those with a Kinect sensor, using the Xbox voice commands. For a list of original voice commands, see

Xbox voice commands with Kinect.

Any device with Amazon Alexa can also be set up to use voice commands with your Xbox. To see how, visit

Set up Alexa for Xbox One.

https://support.xbox.com/xbox-one/console/system-update-operating-system

CORTANA update broke Xbox voice commands.