Siri stopped talking after iOS 18 update

Think of it this way: Siri is super smart, but it also needs information from the web to be truly helpful. Imagine a library with tons of books on all sorts of subjects. Siri can still use its knowledge to answer basic questions you might have, like what the capital of France is, even without the library. But if you ask something that requires more research, like finding the best pizza place nearby or checking the weather this weekend in Paris, Siri needs to access the information online just like you would at the library.

So, if Siri seems a little off its game, check your WiFi or cellular data connection to make sure it's working properly. That should help Siri get back to its super-smart and super-helpful self!

Please refer to the pic below

Probably your device may not be connected to the internet.

Connecting to Wi-Fi is the first part and then getting connected to the Internet is the second

1. If you are connected to a Wifi, doesn't necessarily mean you are connected to the internet. If you are not connected to wifi could be a problem with iPhone settings or Router/Modem Settings
2. If you are not connected to the internet is the sole issue of Router / Modem Settings. Contact your ISP immediately

Internet Over Wi-FI: Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider), the agency that provided the Internet Service on your Modem/Router to you

Recommended settings for Wi-Fi routers and access points

For your Internet connection.

• Over Cellular/Mobile: contact your Carrier (Cellular Service Provider). The agency that issued the SIM to you
• Over Wi-Fi: Contact your ISP (Internet Service Provider), the agency that provided the Internet Service on your Modem/Router to you

However --> Connect iPhone to the Internet - Apple Support

I have the same problem. I tried what you said, saying can you hear me first, and he spoke the response too. That’s sooo weird! At least it’s a work around for now, hopefully the next update will fix this.

On my new iPhone 16 pro max with iOS 18.01; I found Siri turned off under “talk to Siri” in settings 👍

I had the same annoying problem after iOS 18 updated: Siri would talk in some cases (Hey Siri) but then would go silent (for sending messages as an example). I downloaded multiple voices and changed to a new voice. I also set "prefer spoken". Seems to be working now. Still rather annoying when basic functionality gets broken by iOS update.

Toggle prefer spoken response off & on. That worked for me

yes I tried that without Zorkor and it worked.

Change from Automatic to Prefer Spoken Responses.

No one seems to be listening. Everyone is having the same prob. Siri will speak but wont speak the weather. Obviously it is the ios18 update. There is not a change you can make to get siri to speak the weather. We wait for a fix

Ok I just fixed it. The problem is as it seems in iPhone mirroring settings. So I asked Siri (on iPhone) “how will the weather be today” and it gave me different error something like “you have to change in settings. Do you want to change this one time or all the time in Siri”. I responded with “all the time in Siri”.

then Siri on Apple Watch worked.

Yes. Same. Raise the volume as soon as you see a response on the screen. That’s what worked for me.

Thanks dude!! Retraining Siri solved the problem!!

until the next update….JF

… and also enable “ prefer spoken responses” 👍

here's the weird thing. if i say, "siri, what's the weather today?" he will only display info on screen. if i FIRST say, "siri, can you hear me?" he replies, "i'm listening" and then i ask my question and i receive a verbal response. I DON'T UNDERSTAND!!!!!!

Hi, after updating both my iPhone and iPad I had the same issue. So here’s the thing it seems that Siri will speak if I am not looking at my iPhone and will give just text responses if looking at it. It’s a bit hit and miss but if you if you look at the settings for Siri , spoken responses it does say that it will determine when to speak using on device intelligence so maybe it will learn in time.

I remember I had a similar problem of Siri not telling me about the weather after updating to iOS 18

later I found out that was because Siri was not allowed in Location Services.

I didn’t change that setting but somehow it was off.

Not sure if it’s the same problem as yours but try checking that.

Here’s an odd thing, yes I did get Siri to respond to messaging by turning on a preferred spoken response, but I thought I was hearing it speak but so low even though I had side volume controls turned up. I said Siri increase your volume, response was ok. It got louder next message attempt. Then I asked what volume level are you using, response 92%. Is it possible that the volume control to Siri is different than ringer volume and difficult to find?