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how to let siri read text when locked?

when my phone is locked and i get a text, siri can’t read the text unless i unlock my phone? that kinda defeats the “hands free” deal right? anyone know how to change that? when i get a text i’d like to ask siri to read it to me without unlocking. iphone 13 running ios 15

Posted on Sep 27, 2021 9:25 PM

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Posted on Sep 27, 2021 9:31 PM

You can have Siri announce your incoming messages in a car that supports CarPlay or with these headphones:

  • AirPods Max
  • AirPods (2nd generation)
  • AirPods Pro
  • Powerbeats
  • Powerbeats Pro
  • Beats Solo Pro


If you're not driving, you can read it on your iPhone or iPad. In Settings >Notifications > Announce Notifications, you can also manage which messages Siri reads.

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How to turn on Announce Notifications

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Notifications.
  3. Tap Announce Notifications.
  4. Turn on Announce Notifications.


Announce notifications with Siri on AirPods or Beats - Apple ...

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Sep 27, 2021 9:31 PM in response to drummistx

You can have Siri announce your incoming messages in a car that supports CarPlay or with these headphones:

  • AirPods Max
  • AirPods (2nd generation)
  • AirPods Pro
  • Powerbeats
  • Powerbeats Pro
  • Beats Solo Pro


If you're not driving, you can read it on your iPhone or iPad. In Settings >Notifications > Announce Notifications, you can also manage which messages Siri reads.

...

How to turn on Announce Notifications

  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Tap Notifications.
  3. Tap Announce Notifications.
  4. Turn on Announce Notifications.


Announce notifications with Siri on AirPods or Beats - Apple ...

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