Siri Announcement of Messages in Apple earpods.

Hello. I no longer haver Siri announcing messages through my Apple earpods. When I go to Settings > Notifications, there is no option to "Announce Messages with Siri" even though I am using 14.4iOS and this feature used to work for me. Any ideas what may have changed and how I can get it back? Thanks!

iPhone XR, iOS 14

Posted on Feb 25, 2021 11:59 AM

Reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Posted on Feb 28, 2021 10:03 AM

Hello PMacG,


We understand that Siri isn't announcing your messages. Just to confirm, are you using wireless Apple AirPods or the wired EarPods? The feature doesn't work for EarPods, so we just wanted to make sure that you were using the right headset. They also need to be at least generation 2 AirPods, so in the event that you may be using first generation that could also explain it.


All of the compatible headsets are listed on the article you visited, Announce Messages with Siri on AirPods - Apple Support.


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities!

1 reply
Question marked as Top-ranking reply

Feb 28, 2021 10:03 AM in response to PMacG

Hello PMacG,


We understand that Siri isn't announcing your messages. Just to confirm, are you using wireless Apple AirPods or the wired EarPods? The feature doesn't work for EarPods, so we just wanted to make sure that you were using the right headset. They also need to be at least generation 2 AirPods, so in the event that you may be using first generation that could also explain it.


All of the compatible headsets are listed on the article you visited, Announce Messages with Siri on AirPods - Apple Support.


Thanks for using Apple Support Communities!

This thread has been closed by the system or the community team. You may vote for any posts you find helpful, or search the Community for additional answers.

Siri Announcement of Messages in Apple earpods.

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