Siri not responding on iPhone 16 Pro Max

As title says, Siri is not working. It only works if I press the side button, not by me saying "hey siri" etc.


I have turned siri off and back on again and done the 5 phrases to set it up and still nothing. I have changed the language, changed the voice, changed to prefer spoken response' and still nothing.


Obviously on IOS18.


Has anyone else had this issue because it is driving me mad. £1,400 for a phone and it doesn't work properly!

iPhone 16 Pro Max, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 25, 2024 8:44 AM

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Posted on Oct 4, 2024 9:13 PM

I went to settings>siri and tried everything suggested. Didn’t fix the problem. But when I went to settings> accessibility> Siri (at the bottom under “general”) and turned on “always listen for Siri” it fixed it. I also turned on “listen for atypical speech”. Sometimes I mumble so i figured it ight help to have on too. Hope this helps someone

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Sep 28, 2024 8:42 AM in response to chesterflaps

Yes, I use Siri 100x per day and this has been very annoying. I am carrying around my iphone 12 to do the work since that's still functioning correctly.


It's sad how much Siri still messes up understanding my dictation, even when it's working. With all the AI power now it should work so much better. I think Apple engineers need to completely rebuild it.


Google voice rarely misses but I will never go to that platform.

Oct 10, 2024 1:49 AM in response to chesterflaps

Obviously, I'm not the only one with the VERY SAME ANNOYING SIRI PROBLEM!!! Sometimes, I regret that I bought the new iPhone 16 PRO MAX. It should work immaculately for the shy £1600!!! Don't get me wrong, I'm an Apple supporter( investor as I like joking) I spent an obscene amount of money on Apple products over the years. This is the first time I feel I was played by the company! It's that bad!!!

Oct 23, 2024 12:00 PM in response to chesterflaps

Updating from yesterday. Did waht support said, worked last evening, Siri was responding with voice. Today, she isn't hearing me. I see the speech thing for Siri when saying "Siri Call xxxx" and then it does nothing. I repeat Siri multiple times, and no bubble at all, just not responding. Did the other suggestions to turn on Content and Privacy under Scren time, restarted, still same issue. I decided I'm not waiting to see if an update fixes it, I've had the phone less than 10 days. Taking it to the Apple Store Sunday for a replacement. Not playing these games.

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