iPhone 15 dictation problem

Hello Pennoak,

Let's use the set of steps below to make sure this isn't due to a complication with one of your microphones:

1. Remove any screen protectors, films, or cases from your iPhone.

2. Clear any debris from the openings of your iPhone. 

1. Open the Voice Memos app. 

2. Tap the Record button , speak at the bottom of your phone, then stop the recording. 

3. When you play back the memo, you should hear your voice clearly.

1. Open the Camera app.

2. Record a video while speaking at the top of your iPhone.

3. Tap the camera chooser  to switch to the other camera. Then record another video while speaking at the top of your iPhone.

4. When you play back the videos, you should hear your voice clearly.

You can also find those steps in this resource: If the microphones on your iPhone aren't working - Apple Support

If you are able to hear your voice clearly when following those steps, does this happen with multiple apps or only certain ones?

Also, does this occur every time you use Dictation, or does this only happen intermittently?

Let us know, and we'll keep moving forward from there.

Hey there Pennoak,

Thanks for reaching back out. The next step will be to reach out to Apple Support so they can explore that issue further: Get Support

Take care.

when I dictate, I practically have to shout into the microphone. Anybody else have this problem