What is what to do when siri is not working?

Siri Not Working? Here's How to Fix It

Siri can be a helpful assistant, but sometimes it stops working. Here's a troubleshooting guide:

• Check Your Internet Connection: Siri relies on a stable internet connection. Make sure you are connected to Wi-Fi or have a strong cellular data signal. Try turning Wi-Fi off and on again or restarting your mobile data. Poor or intermittent connectivity is a common cause. Consider visiting Check%20Your%20Internet%20Connection for more information.

• Enable Siri: Believe it or not, Siri might be disabled. Go to Settings > Siri & Search and ensure "Listen for 'Hey Siri'" and "Press Side Button for Siri" (or "Press Top Button for Siri" depending on your device) are toggled on. Also, ensure that "Allow%20Siri%20When%20Locked" is on if you want to use Siri without unlocking your phone.

• Microphone Issues: Siri might not hear you if your microphone is blocked or malfunctioning. Remove any screen protectors or cases that might be covering the microphone. Try testing your microphone with another app, like Voice Memos. If the microphone isn't working generally, this is a hardware issue. Look into Microphone%20Issues for more details.

• Restart Your Device: A simple restart can often resolve minor software glitches. Turn your iPhone, iPad, or other Apple device off and then back on. This clears temporary files and can restore functionality. Restarting is a good starting point in troubleshooting. More details can be found at Restart%20Your%20Device.

• Software Updates: Ensure your device is running the latest version of iOS or iPadOS. Outdated software can sometimes cause compatibility issues. Go to Settings > General > Software Update to check for and install any available updates. Outdated operating system may be the issue. More details can be found at Software%20Updates.

• Check Restrictions: It's possible that Siri is restricted in your settings. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps. Make sure Siri & Dictation is toggled on. Check%20Restrictions

• Reset Siri Settings: In Settings > Siri & Search, try turning off "Listen for 'Hey Siri'" and "Press Side Button for Siri" (or "Press Top Button for Siri"). Restart your device, then turn those settings back on. This can sometimes refresh Siri's configuration. More details can be found at Reset%20Siri%20Settings.

• Check Siri Language: Make sure that the Siri language in Settings > Siri & Search > Language is set correctly. Check%20Siri%20Language

• Contact Apple Support: If none of the above steps work, there may be a more serious hardware or software issue. Contact Apple%20Support for further assistance.