After updating to iOS 13.5, Siri will no longer open apps while connected to my car's bluetooth. A car icon appears on the screen, like it's in do not disturb mode, and Siri says that she can't open that app (Waze, Spotifiy) while driving. I've verified that do not disturb while driving is set to manual. Anyone have any suggestions?
iPhone 11, iOS 13
Just tested it and the Bluetooth steps are unnecessary. Here are updated instructions. Much easier.
Open the shortcuts app
click on the blue plus sign in the top right corner.
then on the next screen click the three dots symbol in the same spot and name your shortcut whatever phrase you want
next click add action and choose the one marked scripting
In the Apps section and hit open app
the hit the shaded section marked "Choose" and scroll down to the app you want like spotify and select it
then hit done in the top right corner.
Now if you are in the car and you want Spotify just say Hey Siri followed by whatever you named that shortcut. After Spotify is open you should be able to push play on the Bluetooth audio screen of your car and whatever station you were listening to last should play. Then you can say Hey Siri play “This is Chris Cornell in Spotify” for example and it will switch stations.
I would think the same steps could be used to open Waze, but I don't use that one. Seems crazy to go to this extreme and I hope Apple fixes this in the next update.
I have found for iMessage you can ask Siri to text the specific person or ask Siri to read a text message from that person while in the car if this helps anyone.
Please remove your "Solved" tag. You did not solve this. You provided a workaround. Tagging cases as "Solved" on this Apple forum takes the issue off of Apple Support's radar.
None of the suggestions mentioned above make a difference. Before the 13.5 update, while in my car and connected to my Bluetooth radio, Siri would open any app that I asked to open without issue...no complaints and no car icon on the phone screen. I used to be able to open Waze independently and use it, but now, I can only ask Siri to navigate somewhere and Apple Maps will open. I also used to be able to open Spotify independently, but now I can only ask Siri to play a song on Spotify, and even then Spotify doesn't actually open to where I can view it...only plays audio. I've seen lots of other reports of this exact issue, on various forums, and the common denominator is the 13.5 update. Is this by design? If it is, it makes no sense. The entire point is to be hands free in the car, but now, in order to perform certain functions, I have to actually unlock my phone and navigate to and open the app(s) I need.
I ha e the exact same issue. The issue is Siri refusing to open app when invoked with “Hey Siri, open Audible”. She had no problem prior to 13.5. It’s not DND or the specific app. I have a cheap after market stereo that has worked great until this update. What change or documentation is their for Siri?
Interesting, where did you find that image? I found one similar from 2017 with a story about iOS 11 beta, indicating something about Siri and text messages while driving. My wife got called into work, but I'm still going to try and see if I can test your issue.
I woudn't expect an iOS update in the near future, there is no talk of one. If you are experiencing an issue, then you need to report that to Apple. Use this link to report what you believe to be a bug in iOS. Use this link, Feedback - iPhone - Apple Are you seeing this same behavior with your device as the OP has described? Did this just start? Trying to get some background information.
If you are so sure it is iOS, please explain why it does not occur in my vehicle, or my wife's vehicle with my device. The only reference I found about that car icon screen was in a web article about iOS 11 beta, which is from a long time ago. Nothing else mentioned, written, or complained about since then.
Yep. I’m having the same problem. Since 13.5 Siri gives no visual confirmation of what it’s doing. Just a car pic.
The worst thing is when Siri starts calling someone and you have no idea if it’s the correct person.
it rang my ex Jessica instead of Jessie’s Pizza shop last night.
Its an I interesting world we live in where more people don’t search for problems they didn’t know existed and then comment saying they don’t have it. Haha
The car is a 2017 Renault with Media Nav Evolution.
No Carplay just Bluetooth.
iPhone 11.
All worked fine before 13.5. Now issues like the OP plus no visual of what it is doing.
Sorry Jessica!
"Whether it works fine for other people is not relevant..."
I would think that is very relevant especially if its a new "feature" or by design. Otherwise the folks who its still working for as it previously was would have a bug that it IS still allowing apps to open. if it's supposed to be that way then is should be that way for everyone running iOS 13.5. Just sayin.
I am having the exact same issue. It's so frustrating and when you use Siri to compose a text, there's no way to send the text. You have to listen to the Siri voice read it over before you can say send. Lost a dozen messages already and it's only been a few days since I did the update.
I have been having the same issue since 13.5 and have tried everything to no avail. It happens across all of our cars despite not using CarPlay or do not disturb and only since 13.5. I have opened a ticket with apple support and referenced this forum/question. I was told they would escalate the issue and get back with me. So, we shall see...
My support case just got closed for no reason. I waited for the support rep to give me a document with steps to try, they were supposed to reach out to me today. I got two emails saying that they tried to call me, but the could not reach me. When I look at my previous call log there are no attempts to call me whatsoever. This is so shady. I’m currently trying to reopen the case, but I hope that one of you that has also opened a case gets an official status that this is indeed a known bug now. If I make any headway I will let you know.
I have the same problem. I hate this update. I just went to look to see if I could downgrade to IOS 13.4.1 like I previously had, but I can't, it is unsigned. So I can only downgrade if I jailbreak. This is terrible.
This is useless information. I have the same problem. I hate this update. I just went to look to see if I could downgrade to IOS 13.4.1 like I previously had, but I can't, it is unsigned. So I can only downgrade if I jailbreak. This is terrible. Is Apple becoming the new Microsoft? Microsoft breaks stuff all the time, and now it looks like I am getting that with my iPhone, maybe I should go back to Android, after all this time with Apple, I was happy with it, but I am very upset with this.
iOS 13.5 Siri will not open apps while driving
