There have been reports of Siri not working after updating to iOS 15. Apple Voice Command is an integral part of the system and you don’t need a third party tool to fix the problem. The “Hey Siri”voice line shortcut is not working and has been reported by users across platforms. You can fix Siri voice command issues by applying the official solutions.
This guide will help you fix the Siri not working issue on the iOS devices listed below.
- iOS 15
- iPhone 11
- iPhone 12
- iPhone 13
- iPad
Fix issues with “Hey Siri”features not working
Restart your iOS device
iPhones and iPads stay active for weeks or even months without a quick reboot. It’s funny that the iOS operating system doesn’t have the restart or reset button that has proven useful in the past. Users must let the iPhone sleep for ten minutes or restart it once.
- Press the side button or the Sleep/Wake button for three seconds.
- Release the side button after the power off switch appears on the screen.
- Drag the slider to the right to turn off your iOS device.
- Your smartphone will turn off after a few seconds.
I implore users to let the smart device sleep for ten minutes so that it decapitates the heat and flushes the electrical charge from the components. Turn your iPhone or iPad back on after ten minutes and “Hey Siri”will work just fine.
Turn on “Hey Siri”in iOS 15
You may have missed the Siri setup process after updating iOS, which is a common occurrence. Siri voice command is not fully functional on the device, so you will have to turn it on manually.
- Tap “Settings”on the main screen.
- Select Siri and search to open more.
- Click “Listen”for the “Hey Siri”option.
Ch4. The voice command settings tab will appear on the screen, and click the “Continue”button.
- Say “Hey Siri”on your iPhone.
- Say, “Hey Siri, send a message.”
- Say, “Hey Siri, how’s the weather today?”
- Say, “Hey Siri, set a timer for three minutes.”
- And finally, say: “Hey Siri, turn on the music.”
- “Hey Siri”is done.
- Click on the “Finish”button.
- Listening for “Hey Siri”is on.
Now you understand why you shouldn’t skip the Siri setup process. Later, users will have to manually set up “Hey Siri”or it won’t work at all.
Airplane mode
Siri requires an active internet connection on your iPhone or iPad. You can switch to mobile data or Wi-Fi network for a smooth experience. There may be network issues in the software and this is a common problem that occurs from time to time. There is a quick fix for the software related issue by enabling Airplane Mode.
- Open Settings again from the home screen.
- Tap Airplane Mode to turn it on.
- Let the device connection remain the same for a minute.
- Click “Airplane Mode”to turn it off.
The iPhone network is restored within five seconds. The Siri voice command should now work without errors.
Change Siri voice
I have noticed that the iPhone is downloading the voice packet from the servers. Millions have purchased new iPhones or iPads in different regions, and Apple is aware of problems with accent recognition. So change Siri Voice in iPhone and download the correct package.
- Tap “Settings”on the main screen.
- Select Siri and search to open more.
- Tap Siri Voice to view regions.
- Choose a regional language and I chose American for the demo.
- The iPhone starts downloading packages from the server.
The download process takes from one to ten minutes and depends on the speed and response time of the server.
- Siri voice saved.
You can restart your iOS device and start a new session.
Delete Siri and Dictation History
Apple servers store the Siri history associated with an iOS device. Delete voice command history in iPhone or iPad, but be aware that there is no way to recover deleted data.
- Tap “Settings”on the main screen.
- Select Siri and search to open more.
- Tap Siri & Dictation History.
- Click “Delete Siri and Dictation History”.
- Click “Delete Siri and Dictation History”to confirm the deletion.
- Apple Servers will notify you of the request.
The iPhone will delete your Siri and dictation history in the next few minutes, so be patient. I want to remind you that there is no way to get back a deleted Siri history, so be sure to consider your options.
Allow Siri access to location services
Siri works but may not work to its full potential. You have disabled location services and can
- Tap “Settings”on the main screen.
- Select Privacy.
- Select Location Services.
- Find Siri and Dictation and view it.
- Tap While using an app.
- Toggle to enable precise location.
Now try again to complete the task using Siri and see if the solution works. You don’t have to constantly share your location with Siri, and it will try to find it when you use your device.
Reset all settings
Is Siri your daily driver?
How far are you willing to go to solve your voice control problem?
The worst case scenario would be to factory reset your iPhone. This way, the iOS device will fix bugs or glitches that cause voice control issues.
Backing up iPhone data to local storage and iCloud is another option. However, I suggest readers to opt for iTunes backup on Windows or Mac for a faster restore process. Be sure to charge your device to 90% to avoid further issues.
- Tap the Settings app.
- Tap a general setting.
- Choose Transfer or Reset iPhone.
- Tap Reset.
- Click Reset All Settings.
- Complete the security protocol and enter your password to continue.
- Click Reset All Settings.
The iPhone boots up quickly with the Apple logo and a progress bar informs you of the remaining completion time. I want to remind you twice to back up your data because there is a potential risk of data loss.
What’s next?
Perhaps you are an unfortunate iPhone or iPad user who has corrupted software installed on the device. Continuing problems with Siri require professional help, so be sure to contact Apple Customer Support for technical advice. In the meantime, you can try repairing the iPhone software or updating the software, but be sure to read the reviews before proceeding. Let us know which solution helped you solve Siri not working in iOS 15.