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Q: Siri does not speak directions in the maps app. Hardware: iPhone 5s OS: 7.1.1

Siri has stopped speaking directions in the maps application and does not speak when depressing the large circular button at the bottom of the screen although will display directions and  will answer if a question is asked verbally. The volume is up. This problem began suddenly while using Siri to speak GPS mapping directions while traveling in Italy. Prior to this there was no problem. Resetting the phone by holding the power and start buttons simultaneously did not fix the issue.

iPhone 5s, iOS 7.1.1, Volume is up.

Posted on Apr 30, 2014 3:29 PM

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Q: Siri does not speak directions in the maps app. Hardware: iPhone 5s OS: 7.1.1

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  • by JICNJ,Solvedanswer

    JICNJ JICNJ Apr 30, 2014 3:51 PM in response to JICNJ
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    Apr 30, 2014 3:51 PM in response to JICNJ

    I just solved my own problem.

    Solution:

    While using the Maps application for directions, tap the bottom of the page and look for the speaker icon on the lower left before it disappears.

    Tap that speaker icon and select the desired volume. Deselect "no voice". The speaker icon is only only present when Maps is being used for directions rather than simply as a map. Problem solved.

  • by Clara1952,

    Clara1952 Clara1952 Aug 30, 2016 7:43 PM in response to JICNJ
    Level 1 (4 points)
    Aug 30, 2016 7:43 PM in response to JICNJ

    ON my phone I tap the circle and I don't see a speeder. All I see is Hide Traffic, 3D Map, Drop a Pin, and Report an issue???

  • by bobseufert,

    bobseufert bobseufert Aug 31, 2016 12:34 AM in response to Clara1952
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    Aug 31, 2016 12:34 AM in response to Clara1952

    From the iPhone User Guide it says all you have to do is tap the word start.

     

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