The May 2020 update removed it from the Start Menu, while it will no longer be compatible with iOS, Android and the Surface Headphones from 2021. Cortana is still available via a standalone app, but there are plenty of reasons why you might want to use a different virtual assistant. Getting Alexa on Windows is a relatively simple process, although you’ll have to jump through a few more hoops to get Google Assistant on your PC or laptop.
How to use Alexa on Windows 10
The good news here is that there’s a dedicated Alexa app for Windows 10. Just head to the Microsoft Store to download it, making sure you’re running version 17134 (April 2018) or later. To stop this at any time simply hit the smaller button to the right of the main blue Alexa one. It will also stop listening if you close the app.
How to use Google Assistant on Windows 10
The lack of any official support makes this one a bit more tricky. Follow these instructions carefully, and be prepared to dedicate some time to the process: Now you have a fully-functioning version of Google Assistant on your Windows 10 device. To start using it at any time, open Command Prompt and type the following: py -m googlesamples.assistant.grpc.pushtotalk –device-model-id “GA4W” –project-id Then hit the space bar and paste in that all-important Project ID. Hitting Enter will now allow you to speak your command, with Google returning an answer whenever it’s connected to the internet. It’s far from a seamless experience, and is time-consuming to setup, but it’s currently the only way to use the Google Assistant on Windows 10. As the resident expert on Windows, Senior Staff Writer Anyron’s main focus is PCs and laptops. Much of the rest of his time is split between smartphones, tablets and audio, with a particular focus on Android devices.
