Q: Microphone not working with Siri or voice recognition in texting
iPhone 6 - 9.2.1 firmware - - the mic input is not providing a valid signal to Siri, nor voice dictation in Messages. It *does* work fine for the new Music Memo app, so that would indicate the hardware is not broken.
When in Siri or Messages, the indicator of signal shows erratic noise, when in fact, there is no input, and does Not change or respond when there *is* talking.
Posted on Mar 9, 2016 10:37 AM
This link may help resolve iPhone microphone issues (there are actually 3 of them):
Get help with the microphones on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support
See especially:
If audio from video recordings sounds faint, or Siri can’t hear you, make sure that the microphone near the iSight camera—on the top, back corner of your iPhone—and the receiver isn’t blocked or covered.
Posted on Apr 5, 2016 11:23 AM