iOS 16 - Siri doesn’t work when driving.

Since upgrading to iOS 16, I can’t use the “Hey Siri” function while driving (when hooked into Bluetooth). It just comes up with a car symbol.


When I turn Bluetooth off it works fine again.


What’s going on?


(I use an iPhone XS Max)

iPhone XS Max

Posted on Oct 11, 2022 12:54 AM

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Posted on Oct 12, 2022 09:23 AM

Hello Soundtech1,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. It looks like while connected via bluetooth to car and then say “Hey Siri”, driving focus is turned on. That's why you see a car icon.  

For more information about this feature, please check this out: Use the Driving Focus on your iPhone to concentrate on the road - Apple Support


To get started, please back up, and update your iPhone to the latest version iOS 16.0.3 as described in the following resource:


Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If the issue persists, please reach out to Apple Support for further assistance. You can contact them using this link: Apple Support


We hope this information is useful. Kind regards.




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Oct 12, 2022 09:23 AM in response to Soundtech1

Hello Soundtech1,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities. It looks like while connected via bluetooth to car and then say “Hey Siri”, driving focus is turned on. That's why you see a car icon.  

For more information about this feature, please check this out: Use the Driving Focus on your iPhone to concentrate on the road - Apple Support


To get started, please back up, and update your iPhone to the latest version iOS 16.0.3 as described in the following resource:


Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support


If the issue persists, please reach out to Apple Support for further assistance. You can contact them using this link: Apple Support


We hope this information is useful. Kind regards.




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