I want to Siri to respond to my requests with my name

ellenfromkernersville wrote:

The difference here, is that I’m a human, and Siri is an application on a phone. Since I am the human, and I would like to be addressed with my name and not “mmmhmmm,”

Siri never addresses me as "um hm". Maybe it just likes me better.

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I totally agree! You used to be able to say, “Siri, call me ‘Name,’” and she would call you buy that name all the time after that. It seems they’ve digressed in AI tech— not improved!

When we say, “Hey, Siri,” she rudely replies, “Mmhmm.” We want her to say, “Yes, (our chosen name.”

If my personal assistant replied with “Mmhmm,” I would give her a warning. If she persisted, I’d fire her. Seems like this would be a simple thing for Apple to correct. Do most people in the world really like their iPhone saying this? Did they ask?

i’ve written to Apple support and guess they truly believe the informal response is best. A NAME makes it personal.

The proper way to ask is "Hey Sir, what is the weather like outside", not "Hey Siri" and waiting for a response. But do use the iPhone Feedback link if you want to do otherwise but do not expect a direct response.

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I’m glad your Siri listens to you all of the time and that you can just ask your question. My iPhone 12 doesn’t always allow that. If my phone is connected to my car, there’s also a bit of a hesitation. Sometimes just asking a question works. Other times it’s better to say “hey, Siri” or “Siri” and have the program respond.

The difference here, is that I’m a human, and Siri is an application on a phone. Since I am the human, and I would like to be addressed with my name and not “mmmhmmm,” I certainly have the right to feel the way I do and have the right to discuss it with the Apple community reaching out to figure out how to make that happen.

Since you are not an Apple support employee and your answer has absolutely nothing to do with helping me, I am, also, glad that you don’t work for me. If you have the answer on how to make that change, please reply. If you don’t, have a heart: Please don’t reply. Have a blessed and wonderful day!

To what command?