How to enable the Hands-Free Mode in Windows 8.1?

The Hands-Free mode was designed specifically for use while cooking because it allows you to view the app’s recipes in an easy-to-read format. If your computer or tablet is equipped with a camera, Hands-Free mode will allow you to look through recipes without touching the screen by waving your hand in front of the camera.

This tutorial will guide you from where you can turn on Food & Drink hands-free mode in Windows 8.1.

1. On the Start screen, tap or click Food & Drink to open the app.

2. From home, swipe down from the top of the screen or right-click to see the app commands, then click or tap Recipes and open your favorite recipe.

3. From any recipe within the app, click Hands-Free Mode. Once enabled, you would get the "Hands-Free Mode On" notification on the top right corner of screen.

4. Wave your hand in front of your camera in order to advance forwards or backwards. This lets you browse the ingredients and recipes Hands-Free, and step-by-step without touching the screen.

Note: If you don’t have a camera, go through the steps by tap or click the arrows on either side of the screen or the boxes at the bottom of the screen.

Show Hands-Free tutorial
To show Hands-Free tutorial:

• Swipe in from the right edge of the screen, and then tap Settings.
  
  • If you're using a mouse, point to the lower-right corner of the screen, move the mouse pointer up, and then click Settings.
• Tap or click Options, and under Show Hands-Free tutorial, turn it ON.

Reference:
Food & Drink app: FAQ