- Siri is turned on under the Siri section of Settings.
- The listening phrase and side button use are turned on separately.
- Language and Siri’s voice are changed in the same section.
- You can choose whether Siri works on the lock screen.
- You can also type commands to Siri.
01Turning Siri on
- Open Settings › Siri (on some iOS versions “Siri & Search”).
- Listening phrase. Turn on activation with “Siri” or “Hey Siri”; the phone asks you to say a few phrases to learn your voice.
- Side button. Turn on the option to open Siri by holding the side button (or the Home button).
- Lock screen. Choose whether Siri can be used while locked.
02Language, voice and responses
| Setting | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Language | The language Siri understands and speaks |
| Siri voice | Voice type and accent |
| Siri Responses | Spoken replies and on-screen captions |
| Type to Siri | Commands by typing instead of speaking (in Accessibility) |
Menu names can differ slightly by iOS version.
03If Siri does not work
If Siri does not hear you, check the microphone holes and the case first; record a voice memo and play it back. Detailed steps are in Hey Siri not recognising my voice. If there is a microphone fault, you can reach your model’s repair list from the iPhone models page.
Brand › Model › Repair listChoose your model, ask about the faultiPhone models
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