Apple Event: May 7th at 7 am PT

Newsroom Update

Apple is introducing a new Apple Watch Pride Edition Braided Solo Loop, matching watch face, and dynamic iOS and iPadOS wallpapers as a way to champion global movements to protect and advance equality for LGBTQ+ communities. Learn more >

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

Blue microphone symbol permanently on in top bar

Hi, my daughters iPhone 7 Plus has the blue microphone symbol on all the time in the top bar. I saw a previous post saying to turn off microphone usage for apps which I’ve done, I’ve turned the phone off and on again too but it’s still there. Anyone know how to ensure the microphone is off? Thank you in advance :)

iPhone 7 Plus

Posted on Oct 11, 2019 11:52 AM

Reply
Question marked as Best reply

Posted on May 4, 2020 5:39 PM

Swipe to the left of your main app screen and type ‘voice control’ into the search bar. Select the option for ‘voice control’ that has the ‘settings’ icon associated with it. It will let you switch it off. This is easier than looking for it in the settings. ‘Voice over’ is something else but switching off ‘voice control’ will get rid of the blue microphone.

19 replies

Blue microphone symbol permanently on in top bar

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.