Orange Siri indicator light constantly on after iOS update

Open Control Center, and at the top, you'll see the icon for the camera or microphone and which app was using it most recently.

If Control Center displays “Unknown Device” next to the microphone or camera indicator, it may indicate that an accessory connected via Lightning, USB-C, or Bluetooth — such as an external microphone, webcam, or certain headsets — is requesting audio or video input, but iOS is unable to fully identify the device.

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user464 wrote:

i dont think i have any apps listening. what can i do if ive been hacked?

No, you haven't been hacked.

What app shows in Control Center?

Also, check Settings>Accessibility>Voice Control and make sure it's set to Off.

There is no Siri indicator light on an iOS device.

Orange dot indicates one of the Apps is open and using the device's Camera

user464 wrote:

i always need voice control switched on, thank you

And as voice control inherently requires using the microphone, the orange 🟠 indicator will be shown.

It's not always the iOS update's fault!  Many things can cause phone problems.  If you tell people you think it's an iOS update, it might make it harder to fix or find a solution for the real issue.

Remember, the right question often leads to the solution!

Was/Is your device Jailbroken? If that's the situation, please be informed that attributing the issues to iOS updates may not be accurate.

iOS updates aim to enhance user experience, boost security, and fix bugs rather than disrupt core features. The majority of the issues after updates might stem from underlying, unmentioned factors. Updates won't typically alter personal data but may refine settings or features. Backup before major updates for safety. Review Apple's update details and backup advice for a smooth process.

Kindly consider checking your settings and addressing any device issues before attributing the issue to external factors. This could be a pure coincidence that the iOS update affected the iPhone functions.

Before initiating a standard iOS update, it's advisable to create a backup. Have you completed this step? If yes, proceed with the restoration from the backup.

See what each update does: OS — iOS 26, About iOS 18 Updates, About iOS 17 Updates, About iOS 16 Updates, About iOS 15 Updates, About iOS 14 Updates, About iOS 13 Updates, About iOS 12 Updates, and so on...

user464 wrote:

but every time i have said hey siri in the past, the orange light always comes on then off.

Yes, when you say "Hey, Siri...." you are activating the microphone. However, that isn't the only reason that the microphone might be in use. For example, it will be in use when you are on a phone call.

user464 wrote:

but every time i have said hey siri in the past, the orange light always comes on then off.

The only way that an app can listen, or you can talk to the other end of a phone call, or record a voice memo, or that Siri can hear and respond to you, is by using the microphone, and the orange LED shows that microphone usage.

user464 wrote:

ok but why do you think its now constantly on please?

What does it say in Control Center? Did you check Voice Control?

I can't answer any more questions without more information.

Do you have any apps that may be listening even if they are not opened?

If so, that means thats the problem.

If not, it may be lag or your iPhone is hacked (hackers are listening from your microphone)