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How to distinguish different Siris?

Is there a way to name or create unique triggers for Siris'?

I have a super first world problem where if I want to set a reminder on my phone, then saying "hey Siri" isn't possible since my kitchen will pick it up, or my living room, or my watch, or my MacBook Pro...

If I try to reset a timer, well the Apple TV listens instead and restarts my tv show.

So yeah, what's yall's solution to managing an unmanageable amount of Siri?

(PS: how is there not a "Siri" topic)

HomePod mini, 14

Posted on Mar 24, 2021 7:00 PM

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Posted on Mar 24, 2021 8:13 PM

Install the software updates on all your devices. It appears to have improved somewhat. Other than that you need to place the devices upside down when not in use or cover your Apple Watch. Close the lid on your MacBook. If there are devices you don’t need Siri, disable hey Siri

How 'Hey Siri' works with multiple devices - Apple Support


Which device responds to ”Hey Siri”

When you say ”Hey Siri” near multiple devices that support ”Hey Siri,” the devices use Bluetooth to quickly communicate with each other and determine which one should respond to the request. The device that responds is the one that heard you best or was recently raised or used.

HomePod responds to most Siri requests, even when other devices that support ”Hey Siri” are nearby. To use Siri on a specific device, raise to wake that device or press the button to use Siri, then make your request.


What to do if the wrong device responds to ”Hey Siri”

  • Make sure that each device has Bluetooth turned on. If Bluetooth is turned off or a device isn’t in Bluetooth range of the other devices, multiple devices might respond to your request.
  • Make sure that each device is using the latest Apple software. If some are using older software, multiple devices might respond to ”Hey Siri.”
  • On each device that you want to use with ”Hey Siri,” make sure that ”Hey Siri” is turned on in Siri settings.
  • If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can place it face down so that it doesn't respond to ”Hey Siri.”
  • If you have a HomePod, you can say ”Hey Siri, turn off Hey Siri,” or use the Home app to turn off Listen for "Hey Siri.” To turn it back on, touch and hold the top of HomePod, then say ”Turn on Hey Siri.”
  • If you have a Mac that supports ”Hey Siri,” you can close its lid so that it doesn't respond to ”Hey Siri.” And if ”Allow Siri when locked” is turned off in Siri preferences, it also doesn't respond when the screen is locked.


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Mar 24, 2021 8:13 PM in response to anon778

Install the software updates on all your devices. It appears to have improved somewhat. Other than that you need to place the devices upside down when not in use or cover your Apple Watch. Close the lid on your MacBook. If there are devices you don’t need Siri, disable hey Siri

How 'Hey Siri' works with multiple devices - Apple Support


Which device responds to ”Hey Siri”

When you say ”Hey Siri” near multiple devices that support ”Hey Siri,” the devices use Bluetooth to quickly communicate with each other and determine which one should respond to the request. The device that responds is the one that heard you best or was recently raised or used.

HomePod responds to most Siri requests, even when other devices that support ”Hey Siri” are nearby. To use Siri on a specific device, raise to wake that device or press the button to use Siri, then make your request.


What to do if the wrong device responds to ”Hey Siri”

  • Make sure that each device has Bluetooth turned on. If Bluetooth is turned off or a device isn’t in Bluetooth range of the other devices, multiple devices might respond to your request.
  • Make sure that each device is using the latest Apple software. If some are using older software, multiple devices might respond to ”Hey Siri.”
  • On each device that you want to use with ”Hey Siri,” make sure that ”Hey Siri” is turned on in Siri settings.
  • If you have an iPhone or iPad, you can place it face down so that it doesn't respond to ”Hey Siri.”
  • If you have a HomePod, you can say ”Hey Siri, turn off Hey Siri,” or use the Home app to turn off Listen for "Hey Siri.” To turn it back on, touch and hold the top of HomePod, then say ”Turn on Hey Siri.”
  • If you have a Mac that supports ”Hey Siri,” you can close its lid so that it doesn't respond to ”Hey Siri.” And if ”Allow Siri when locked” is turned off in Siri preferences, it also doesn't respond when the screen is locked.


How to distinguish different Siris?

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