Setting up a Windows PC to work with Reading Assistant

Setting up a Windows PC to work with Reading Assistant


Ensure your browser is updated.

To use Reading Assistant, you need an up-to-date web browser. For best results, Reading Assistant works best when using Google Chrome. Unless otherwise noted, Reading Assistant supports the latest two versions of all major browsers. If your browser displays a message that you need to update it, follow the prompts on the screen to update it. If the message is still displayed after you update the browser, try clearing your browser cache and cookies.

Click here to find out what browser you’re using. To help update your browser, try Chrome, Edge, and Firefox links


Always Allow the Microphone

To give Reading Assistant access to your microphone, follow the instructions below for the browser you're using:

Ensure any voice recognition software or browser extensions are disabled.

Ensure apps have access to your microphone.

  • Select Start  > Settings  > Privacy Microphone. In Allow access to the microphone on this device, select Change, and ensure Microphone access for this device is turned on.

  • Then, allow apps access to your microphone. In Microphone settings, go to Allow apps to access your microphone and ensure it's turned on.

  • Once you've allowed microphone access to your apps, you can change the settings for each app. In Microphone settings, choose which Microsoft apps can access your microphone, and turn on apps you want to use with it (you'll choose Chrome or Edge here, depending on your browser). 

Windows 11 microphone privacy settings page showing app permissions Several apps like Camera Teams and Chrome have microphone access enabled while Copilot and Sound Recorder are turned off.

For Microsoft Edge users, add www.amiratutor.com  to the never put these sites to sleep list.

  • Navigate to the settings menu

  • Select the system and performance

  • Add www.amiratutor.com to Never put these sites to sleep.

Microsoft Edge settings, specifically the System and performance section. The Never put these sites to sleep option is highlighted in a red box, showing the website www.amiratutor.com listed as an exception. The left sidebar shows other settings categories like Profiles, Appearance, and Default browser.

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