I was using Live Captions until I noticed it wasn’t appearing on X or reels when needed. I shut it off. Since, it randomly turns on, on its own. I turn it off again to have it suddenly appear saying, “Listening”. I’ve attempted combinations of turning it off, restarting the ph & such. It continues to turn on, on its own. Is there a way to keep it off for good? It’s become frustrating.
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iPhone 13, iOS 18
Make sure you don't have the Accessiblity Shortcut enabled. Settings>Accessibility>Accessibility Shortcut>Off
Make sure you don't have the Accessiblity Shortcut enabled. Settings>Accessibility>Accessibility Shortcut>Off
I’m happy to report after contacting Apple & checking back tap as they asked, I had it on. I don’t recall setting up double tap for live captions but this was the case for me. Hopefully, I don’t see it again unless I choose to.
The feature is awesome and has made it possible for me to attend remote meetings w/o putting in a request for real time captions days in advance.
Go Apple leading in the accessibility field!
Seems you may need to check the settings again, to make sure Live Captions are turned off everywhere.
ie: Check through the steps below: turning off wherever it has been turned on.
For iOS18: Get live captions of spoken audio on iPhone - Apple Support
Eg: says:
"Set up and customize Live Captions
> Accessibility > Live Captions, then turn on Live Captions.To get live captions only for certain apps such as FaceTime or RTT, turn them on below In-App Live Captions
Eg: Turn on Live Captions in a FaceTime call on iPhone - Apple Support
For FaceTime: Eg: says:
To stop showing the transcribed conversation on the screen, tap the screen, tap 
at the top of the FaceTime controls, then turn off Live Captions.
Else: If needed:
How to contact Apple for help with accessibility features - Apple Support
Great! Thank you kindly for the update :-) Grateful to know you are back in control!
Cheers :-)
Why do Live Captions keep turning on automatically?
