Why is Siri and talk to text not working?

Hello thedudemeister08,

Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities, and we'll be happy to help in any way we can. We understand you're having issues with Siri and Dictation on your iPhone. Try the steps listed here to see if they resolve the issue: If "Hey Siri" isn't working on your iPhone - Apple Support

"Check if "Hey Siri" is turned on

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Siri & Search.
3. From here, make sure the following settings are turned on:

• Listen for "Hey Siri"
• Allow Siri When Locked

Set up Siri to recognize your voice

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Siri & Search.
3. Turn off Listen for "Hey Siri," then turn it back on.
4. When the Set Up "Hey Siri" screen appears, tap Continue.
5. Say each command that you see on your screen.
6. Tap Done.

If Siri stops responding

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Siri & Search.
3. Tap Siri Responses. 
4. Tap Prefer Spoken Responses to hear Siri speak responses, even when Silent mode is turned on.

Get more help with Siri

• Is the wrong device responding to "Hey Siri?" Learn how "Hey Siri" works with multiple devices.
• Learn how to change the volume of Siri's voice.
• If Siri activates when you press the side or Home button, but doesn't activate when you say "Hey Siri," contact Apple Support."

Do the steps listed here for Dictation help: Use Dictation on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

Also, does your iPhone need updating to iOS 16.0.3? Do you have a recent backup for the data in your iPhone in iCloud or your computer? If not, we recommend that you create one as described here: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Then update your iOS as outlined here: Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

We hope this helps.

Cheers!