Any updates on IOS 18 and Siri not hearing voice inputs in CarPlay?

Has Apple addressed this problem yet? My iphone did an auto update and dead in the water now with Carplay and Siri. I've done all of the recommended troubleshooting tips and still not working. Very irresponsible on Apple's part to auto update people's iphones with something that endangers them by taking away the ability to communicate without taking your eyes off of the road.


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Posted on Jul 17, 2025 09:34 PM

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Jul 18, 2025 12:41 PM in response to Alancito

It's an 11 promax running 18.2

Worked great with my Sony car receiver until it automatically updated IOS to 18.2

Now I say hey siri and she responds but can't hear anything I say after that.

I can't make phone calls because no one can hear me when I'm using Carplay ... it's like my iphone is on mute.


So no more phone calls, messaging, or asking for directions or getting information on hours for establishments or anything. Carplay is basically useless now.

I'm on a wired connection so thought it was cable ... bought a new cable and same problem.


I did do all of the troubleshooting ... updated firmware on my Sony, restarted both, reset both, check every single setting on both pieces of equipment ... it's junk now.


Jul 18, 2025 02:05 PM in response to WellesleyMedia

WellesleyMedia ~ The latest version of iOS is 18.5 and there have been some important bug fixes since 18.2:


About iOS 18 Updates - Apple Support


Also, your iPhone 11 Pro Max is several years old and the long process of applying an iOS update to an iPhone with a weak, aging battery can be the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back." So...


Does your iPhone 11 Pro Max still have its original battery?


And what's the Maximum Capacity % here?...


Settings > Battery > Battery Health & Charging


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Jul 20, 2025 07:52 AM in response to Alancito

I downloaded IOS 18.5 and it didn't fix the problems. People can't hear me on the phone when it's connected to Carplay. If I say hey Siri .. Siri reponds but then I have to pick up the phone and push the side button to communicate further with Siri.

No battery problems with my iPhone 11 ProMax ... so just waiting for Apple to release a fix. Hopefully soon.

Jul 20, 2025 09:07 AM in response to WellesleyMedia

WellesleyMedia wrote: "84%"

Thanks for that info. My other question was: Does your iPhone 11 Pro Max still have its original battery?


If you don't know, you can check if the battery has been replaced by going to Settings > General > About


...Does it say anything there about the battery — such as "Unknown ⚠︎" or other message?


iPhone parts and service history - Apple Support


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Jul 20, 2025 09:58 AM in response to WellesleyMedia

WellesleyMedia wrote: "Original"

Thanks for that info. So the original battery is about 5 or 6 years old, and such an aged battery is unlikely to have a maximum capacity of 84%. It's more likely to be a false estimate by the algorithm and actually below Apple's 80% suggested level for replacing the battery.


Also, the possibility of the cause being the battery is supported by my earlier suggestion: "the long process of applying an iOS update to an iPhone with a weak, aging battery can be the proverbial "straw that broke the camel's back.""


...So consider having Apple or other authorised repair provider test the battery:


iPhone Battery Service


About genuine iPhone batteries


Repair Provider Verification


(Articles found by searching Apple's Knowledge Base.)


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