Siri is a convenient voice assistant that does simple tasks for you as per your command. However, it can stop working or listening to your “Hey Siri” command if the environment is not compatible. For instance, it won’t work when the internet connection is weak, the touchscreen is occupied or the surrounding is loud. 

Similarly, there are more causes as to why your commands don’t work for Siri. So, let’s dive in to learn them along with easy and effective solutions. 

If your iPhone is connected to a wireless headphone, it may use the headphones mic instead. In this case, your phone won’t hear you say “Hey Siri”. But, there are several other reasons why the “Hey Siri” command might not be working.

Also, “Hey Siri” only works for iPhone 6s and up.

First, restart your phone, and check if any Bluetooth microphone is connected. You can disconnect any external headphones. If this does not solve the issue, you can try the other fixes.

Sometimes, this issue might be caused because the “Hey Siri” feature is disabled. You can check this by following these steps:

If you’ve just installed a software update, you may need to set up “Hey Siri” again. You can try this fix even if you haven’t had any software updates recently. Here are the steps you can follow to do this:

Your iPhone does not listen for “Hey Siri” when you place it face down or when it’s covered. You can turn on Always Listen For “Hey Siri” by following these steps:

You can check if the Siri Language is set to some other language. You have to select the language that you prefer to speak with Siri. To do this, follow these steps.

The issue may also be caused because of a blocked mic. The quickest way of checking if your mic is working is through the voice memos app. Here are the steps to check your microphone:

If you can clearly hear the recording, you can move on to the other fixes. 

If you think that something is wrong with your mic, check if any dirt or debris is stuck. The mic is located at the top and at the bottom of the iPhone. Clean both of them using a Q-tip, any tools you have, or a super-soft bristled toothbrush. Try to get all the debris out of the mic.

In some cases, the phone case might be blocking the mic. Try checking your mic without the phone case.

If you’re not connected to the Internet, it will show “Siri not available” when you call for Siri. So, check if your internet connection is working.

Sometimes, even with a perfectly working internet connection, you may get the “Siri not available” message. This is usually caused due to network issues. You can solve this by resetting your network settings. This will erase networking-related data and all the saved Wi-Fi connections.

Here are the steps to do this:

This issue may be caused due to some bugs in the system. Apple usually fixes these errors through small software updates. So, make sure you are on the latest iOS version provided for your iPhone.

To update your phone, follow these steps:

If these fixes didn’t work for you, there might be something wrong with your microphone or your device. It’s best to contact Apple support in these cases.

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