If Siri isn't working on your iPhone or iPad

Check a few settings on your iPhone or iPad to make sure that Siri is set up to listen for your voice and respond to your requests.

First, confirm that your device is connected to the internet. When your device is offline, Siri will usually respond and say "I'm having trouble with the connection."

Next, make sure you have enabled Siri. Open Settings on your device and tap Siri.* Tap Turn On Siri and follow the setup options onscreen.

Siri screen in Settings, showing the option to Turn On Siri.

*On some versions of iOS, Siri preferences are in Settings under Apple Intelligence & Siri.

If Siri isn't responding to you

If Siri is on and your device is connected to the internet, but Siri isn't responding, check that you can hear each other.

Turn on "Siri" or "Hey Siri"

  1. Go to Settings.

  2. Tap Siri, then tap Requests. Or tap Apple Intelligence & Siri, then tap Talk & Type to Siri.

  3. Make sure "Siri" or "Hey Siri" is turned on. If it's already on, turn it off and back on again.

    Requests panel open, showing "Siri" or "Hey Siri" selected and the options turned on for Press Side Button for Siri and Type to Siri.

Set up Siri to recognize your voice

  1. Go to Settings.

  2. Tap Siri, then tap Requests. Or tap Siri or Apple Intelligence & Siri, then tap Talk & Type to Siri.

  3. Turn off "Siri" or "Hey Siri," then turn it back on.

  4. When the Siri setup screen appears, tap Continue.

  5. Say each command that you see on your screen.

  6. Tap Done.

If Siri still doesn't respond to your spoken requests, try typing to Siri or pressing a button to get Siri's attention.

If you can't hear Siri

See if Siri is set to silent or spoken requests.

  1. Go to Settings.

  2. Tap Siri, or Apple Intelligence & Siri.

  3. Tap Responses.

  4. Tap Prefer Spoken Responses to hear Siri's spoken replies.

    Responses screen with "Prefer Spoken Responses" selected.

You can also change Siri's speaking volume and speed.

Check your software and settings

Siri requires iOS 7 or later. Siri AI (Beta) is available in select languages and regions. Update the software on your iPhone or iPad to turn on Siri and Siri AI.

If Siri doesn't appear in Settings after your device restarts, check your VPN settings. Some VPN profiles might not allow use of Siri.

Get more help with Siri

Learn what to do if Siri isn't working on your Watch.

Find out how to use Siri on other devices.

Siri availability, features, and commands vary by language, and country and region. Learn which Siri features are supported in your country or region.

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