Enable Mico, an expressive and customizable AI character
Turn on Mico for a more natural and engaging voice conversation experience with Copilot.
Mico character
Where
Copilot settings
Why
Mico provides an optional visual presence that is expressive, customizable, and warm. It listens, reacts, and changes colors to reflect interactions, making voice conversations feel more natural and creating a friendly experience.
What it does and when to use it
Mico is an optional visual character for Copilot that enhances voice interactions. It is expressive, customizable, and reacts to conversations, making the AI feel more natural and friendly.
Sources and credit
- Human-centered AI ↗Microsoft Copilot Blog · Microsoft Copilot Blog · Oct 23, 2025 · paraphrased
First seen on Subvolts Oct 23, 2025. Updated Sep 11, 2026. Spotted a problem? Tell us.
Where it shows up
- Human-centered AIMicrosoft · Microsoft Copilot Blog · Oct 23, 2025
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Questions people ask
- Which AI tools does this work with?
- The sources used it with Copilot.
- Where did this come from?
- Microsoft Copilot Blog (Microsoft Copilot Blog). Subvolts collected, normalized and credited it; the link above opens the original.