Turn off Classic Voice Control on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch

Learn how to adjust the Side or Home button settings for Classic Voice Control and Siri on your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch.

On an iPhone X or later, you can prevent Classic Voice Control or Siri from responding when you press and hold the Side button on your device. On an iPhone 8 or earlier, you can prevent Classic Voice Control or Siri from responding when you press and hold the Home button on your device.

Follow these steps:

  1. On an iPhone X or later, go to Settings > Accessibility, then tap Side Button. On an iPhone 8 or earlier, go to Settings > Accessibility, then tap Home Button.

  2. Under Press and Hold to Speak, select one of these options:

    • Siri: Siri will respond when you press and hold the Home button.

    • Classic Voice Control: Classic Voice Control will respond when you press and hold the Home button. This will also turn off Siri.

    • Off: There will be no response when you press and hold the Home button.

The press and hold setting applies only to the Side or Home button. If you're using a headset, and it unexpectedly activates Siri or Classic Voice Control, make sure that your headset is fully inserted into the device.

If you have a loose or poor headset connection, frayed cables or moisture on the connector or remote, it may unexpectedly activate Siri or Classic Voice Control. If the issue persists, try using a different headset.

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