iOS 13, Siri making calls on speaker phone by default.

I just discovered a fix. Yes it is definitely broken, here is a workaround that I think works - in a weird way.

1. Go to Assessibility > Touch > Call Audio Routing

There are 3 default choices: "Automatic", "Bluetooth Headset" or "Speaker"

2. Choose "Bluetooth Headset". NOT the default "automatic" - which is broken in iOS13.1

NOTE: I do not use much less own a Bluetooth headset. But it mostly fixes the problem.

If it's like my iPhone 11 Pro, it will be on "automatic" by default - which always got to speaker when using Siri to make a call. But I just tested it using "Bluetooth Headset"., and when I asked Siri to call a number, she responded that she is calling that number using the speaker. But the speaker was OFF. Let that sink in - this a very broken iOS feature.

So, it goes to speaker when it is set to the default "automatic", and doesn't when it is changed to "Bluetooth headset".

I'm repeating the workaround fix, I posted below.

1. Go to Assessibility > Touch > Call Audio Routing

There are 3 default choices: "Automatic", "Bluetooth Headset" or "Speaker"

2. Choose "Bluetooth Headset". NOT the default "automatic" - which is broken in iOS13.1

NOTE: I do not use much less own a Bluetooth headset. But it mostly fixes the problem.

If it's like my iPhone 11 Pro, it will be on "automatic" by default - which always got to speaker when using Siri to make a call. But I just tested it using "Bluetooth Headset"., and when I asked Siri to call a number, she responded that she is calling that number using the speaker. But the speaker was OFF. Let that sink in - this a very broken iOS feature.

So, it goes to speaker when it is set to the default "automatic", and doesn't when it is changed to "Bluetooth headset".

Spent an hour with Apple support this evening. They have confirmed it is a bug and are working on a fix. I was told to expect an update in the next week or two. I won’t hold my breath but if they take too long i will return my iphone (my first... got it 3 months ago).

There are other bugs...

• App dialogs locking the screen so you can't even get to the home screen unless you respond to the dialog.
• Changing keyboards locks up.
• App crashes.
• The new text editing... sucks in general. I had it drag me all over a webpage just trying to place my cursor!

OMG!!! This Is driving Me insane! I’ve called support yesterday and today and both reps told me that it’s something I’m doing wrong and made me do a hard reset. Just wasted time staying on the phone about two hours and resetting my phone. I hope to God this is fixed when 13.1 comes out tomorrow. This didn’t start until i upgraded to 13 a couple of days ago. 🤦‍♂️

I know the feeling. I spent over an hour with Verizon support. Did the System Reset, All Reset, and even "unpaired" both iPhone7s from the truck's system. Siri still says "Calling (person), on speaker..." no matter what I say to her. There's no place in any settings menu to instruct the system to return to default, so calls will route to the handset unless we specifically tell Siri to "Call (person), on speaker". I think this is the most annoying surprise change I've experienced from an update. Surely they'll fix it.

We are having the same problem, but it’s worse on a blind person who relies on Siri to make those calls. Apple has opened a ticket over the issue and I am awaiting their resolution. Apple is aware of this problem

Same problem. Also my iPhone8 plus now randomly ignores my headphones.

Plugged them in last night so I could listen to my book in bed. iPhone played on speaker instead at near to full volume. Woke up my wife who was not amused!

It suppose to be under call audio routing, but it does not stop the Siri/speaker phone problem. Apple is aware that’s a problem, below is how to find call audio routing

Settings, accessibility, touch, scroll down to the bottom for call audio routing.

I went to Assessibility > Touch > Call Audio Routing - and it is already on 'automatic', NOT speaker. But it still ALWAYS turns on the speaker automatically when I make a call using SIRI. VERY annoying.

This is obviously broken

Hey Apple !is anyone paying attention?

I also have the same issue, It also happens when I place a call thru siri with my headphones on, it is very annoying!

I know that siri learns your actions with apps by default. I like for siri to be smart, but when she starts doing what she wants, I don't like it!

I just read that this is a "new feature" of IOS 13 and it's designed to default to speaker phone when using "hey Siri". Apples logic is too many people were complaining that in the past when they used "hey Siri" as a hands free option, they would have to manually push the speaker button to continue hands free talking or they would have to say "hey Siri, call ______ on speaker" which they felt was annoying to have to say that many words. It's the best of Siri features, section 12 on the link below. There is no work around to go back to the old way as far as I can tell.

https://ios.gadgethacks.com/news/best-new-siri-features-commands-ios-13-for-iphone-0204717/

I mainly use hey Siri in my car and it plays over my stereo Bluetooth for safety. Now it goes to speaker and I have to mess with it while driving which is VERY dangerous. I may switch to another phone brand in November when I’m eligible. Siri is the only thing I use mostly.

I am experiencing the same, even when my headset is plugged in, and it is very annoying. I have to unplug and plug the headset back in for it to go through the headset. The audio option to switch to headset is not available. I hope Apple pays attention and fixes this.

i’m having the opposite problem. when i say, “siri, call my wife on speaker.” (which i did all the time on ios 12.x) siri would respond by saying, “calling ‘(insert my wife’s name)’ on speaker.” now it just calls my wife and responds, “calling ‘(insert my wife’s name).’”

Q:

Siri will not activate speakerphone

This is so dangerous and where I live, you will get a substantial ticket and demerit points for even TOUCHING your phone while driving....so an additional reason why Apple needs to change this feature back. I really hope Apple is reading these posts. On another note, before I found this thread I called tech support and his suggestion was to reset all the settings on my phone.....so up until today, the tech people at Apple are not aware of this (poor) change. 😢