Q: Siri doesn't work on my phone, the microphone doesn't pick up my voice
HHey every time I go to set up 'hey Siri' I say hey Siri and it doesn't pick up my voice. I know it's not a problem with my microphone because I always talk with people on my phone and I tried to set it up through a headset mic and it still doesn't work does anybody know why?
iPhone 6 Plus, iOS 9.3.2
Posted on May 28, 2016 7:04 PM
There are three mics on an iPhone.
Because one works doesn't mean all 3 work.
Siri and dictation use the front mic.
iPhone
There is more than one microphone on your iPhone.
To test the primary microphone on the bottom of your iPhone, open Voice Memos and tap the record icon. Then speak into the microphone and tap the play icon to play back the recording. You should be able to hear your voice clearly.
If your voice sounds faint when you’re using the speakerphone on a phone call, make sure that your iPhone receiver isn’t blocked or covered.
Test the front mic by taking a front facing video. See if the sound is mute.
Test the rear mic by taking a rear facing video.
Posted on May 29, 2016 5:06 PM
