I updated to ios 18 on my iphone 14 pro and now seri wont talk out loud
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iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 18
My phone is now working!
So after looking at the suggestions for a fix, I discovered that a soft reset worked perfectly for me. Suddenly Siri is working and there's no dictation lag. I'm no longer grumpy with my phone. I strongly recommend this for everyone suffering lag on their 16 Pro Max (or possibly other models,) as this was a lifesaver for me.
Here's the simple process:
Done! This is all it took to get my phone working great. I hope it works for you, too.
Yes. Same issue when updated to iOS 18.
This totally solved the issue for me:
Go to Siri settings >> talk to Siri >> turn it off >> turn it back on with either Siri or hey siri , or just hey siri and go through brand new setup of Siri hearing your voice for first time.
I just spoke with Apple support and resolved one issue. If you stop getting verbal responses when you send a text message, you now have to ask Siri "what did I say?"
The other problems are an acknowledged issue with update 18. Another update should arrive within the next 1.52 weeks.
Retrain Siri with your voice
If you can't hear Siri
My problem fixed! Go to:
SETTINGS
APPLE INTELLIGENCE & SIRI
TALK TO SIRI
On the next screen,turn off
PRESS SIDE BUTTON FOR SIRI
The fix for me was switching my Siri language from English (United States) to English (Canada). I was then prompted again to complete the 5 phrases for Siri and it worked normally after that but only with the Canada language. Siri still does not respond while using the United States option. The prefer spoken responses and other recommendations did not fix the issue.
To ensure Siri works properly on your iPhone, go to Settings → Siri (or Apple Intelligence & Siri if available), then tap Talk to Siri and select your preferred option: “Hey Siri,” “Siri,” or “Hey Siri.” Make sure Allow Siri When Locked is enabled, and enter your passcode if prompted. Under Siri Responses, choose Prefer Spoken Responses so Siri can respond out loud even when your phone is locked. You can also explore Siri settings to customize preferences or try selecting a new Siri voice, which will download fresh data and may help resolve issues. Additionally, check your internet connection, as Siri needs it to function. If you want Siri to respond even when your iPhone is face down, go to Settings → Accessibility → Siri and turn on Always Listen for Hey Siri.
had the same issue so I went into the settings then Siri then under Siri responses I selected prefer spoken response. it's working now.
if you go to settings, then Siri, go through the set up and the iOS system will have you repeat 5 different 'hey siri or siri' commands and it worked for my iOS 18 update. Hope this helps. :)
I just tried this from a video. I watched on YouTube and it worked for me. Go into settings, then accessibility then turn off sound recognition. Siri started responding again to “hey Siri.”
For me, I had to change Siri responses from “automatic” to “prefer spoken responses” otherwise it always stayed silent. Seems “apple intelligence” is still pretty dumb.
Retrain Siri with your voice
Here’s a suggestion as it always works for me so far. First thing I direct an update is manually restart the phone myself after a couple minutes of it finishing the update and doing its own restart however, i’m not sure that it does anything but it’s a habit mainly what I suggest out is completely disabling Siri and then re-enabling it of course you’ll have to redo your voice detection or whatever it’s called which takes 20 seconds and then it’s good to go. I’ve noticed as well on Low Power Mode. It’s not as responsive, Obviously, you gonna have a decent Internet connection or decent cellular connection. Also make sure that your phone is not currently connected Bluetooth to a device say a pair of headphones that you don’t even have on. Also for the record. I’ve literally dropped this Iphone 13 various Heights up to 4+ feet high on concrete gravel you name it it’s been done screen first with no screen protector because it broke on the third drop, but with an OtterBox case, well over 100 still nothing protects the screen except the screen itself, and not a single crack, obviously there’s some scratches, but it doesn’t affect anything so far. 2.5 years old Sorry had to share that! :)
Yes! Thank you Mariewk! Your solution fixed the problem of siri not reading out the actual messsage.
Siri will not read out messages if the new setting "Lock messages with with Face Id" is set to on in messages.
To turn this off...
Go to the home screen and locate the messages app. Touch and hold the Messages app icon until the quick actions menu opens. Tap Don't Require Face ID (or Touch ID or Passcode).
It’s iOS 18.2.1 and the issue still isn’t fixed.
Seriously, I feel you. I’ve been experienced this glitch since iOS 18. I’m a visually impaired person and it’s shameful how broken is Siri in iOS 18, Really?
preferred spoken responces fixes it, but automatic voice responses mutes Siri completely.
No matter the device, happens on iPhone 11, iPhone 13 as well as on my iPad Pro 11in 4th gen
Siri stopped talking after iOS 18 update
