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My siri only works when I use side button; I have "press side button" turned off; phone is new- 1 month old.

My siri only works when I use side button; I have "press side button" turned off; phone is new- 1 month old.


Posted on Jul 12, 2022 4:01 PM

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Posted on Jul 12, 2022 6:56 PM

Set up "Hey Siri" to help Siri recognize your voice

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap Siri & Search.
  3. Turn off Listen for "Hey Siri," then turn it back on.
  4. When the Set Up "Hey Siri" screen appears, tap Continue.
  5. Say each command that you see on your screen.
  6. Tap Done.



If "Hey Siri" isn't working on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support



Follow the Steps One after the other in sequence...

  1. Settings > Siri & Search > Listen for "Hey Siri" [Disable]
  2. Settings > Siri & Search > Press Home for Siri [Disable]
  3. Next
  4. Settings > Siri & Search > Press Home for Siri [Enable]
  5. Settings > Siri & Search > Listen for "Hey Siri" [Enable]


Watch the GIF below

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Jul 12, 2022 6:56 PM in response to Goldenink2022

Set up "Hey Siri" to help Siri recognize your voice

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap Siri & Search.
  3. Turn off Listen for "Hey Siri," then turn it back on.
  4. When the Set Up "Hey Siri" screen appears, tap Continue.
  5. Say each command that you see on your screen.
  6. Tap Done.



If "Hey Siri" isn't working on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support



Follow the Steps One after the other in sequence...

  1. Settings > Siri & Search > Listen for "Hey Siri" [Disable]
  2. Settings > Siri & Search > Press Home for Siri [Disable]
  3. Next
  4. Settings > Siri & Search > Press Home for Siri [Enable]
  5. Settings > Siri & Search > Listen for "Hey Siri" [Enable]


Watch the GIF below

My siri only works when I use side button; I have "press side button" turned off; phone is new- 1 month old.

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