Siri suddenly stopped reading texts properly. Siri starts to read then it stops.

Siri suddenly stopped working properly. It starts to read texts then stops. So, it will say “Message from Harry” then silence and all of a sudden will say “would you like to reply?” Any thoughts? I restarted the phone. Turn Siri off and back on again.

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on May 5, 2021 6:45 AM

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Posted on May 6, 2021 9:05 AM

Hey joannefromsayre,


We understand Siri isn't reading the content of the text message. We will do our best to help. Does this happen when the phone is locked? If so, go to Settings > Siri & Search, and make sure "Allow Siri When Locked" is enabled.


If the issue still exists, and Screen Time is enabled, go to Settings > Screen Time > Contact & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps, and make sure "Siri & Dictation" is turned on.


Let us know if any of this helps. Take care.

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May 6, 2021 9:05 AM in response to joannefromsayre

Hey joannefromsayre,


We understand Siri isn't reading the content of the text message. We will do our best to help. Does this happen when the phone is locked? If so, go to Settings > Siri & Search, and make sure "Allow Siri When Locked" is enabled.


If the issue still exists, and Screen Time is enabled, go to Settings > Screen Time > Contact & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps, and make sure "Siri & Dictation" is turned on.


Let us know if any of this helps. Take care.

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