Siri cuts out when reading back my texts and doesn't speak to ask if I want to 'send'.

Siri (and perhaps more specifically, iOS local voice playback functionality) is broken on two different iPhone 11 Pro with v14.5.1 (may have also been broken on the short-lived 14.5 version and just didn't notice). This bug can be noticed with Spoken Content, CarPlay, Siri dictation, etc.

It appears that Siri's function/actions are working correctly, as she successfully completes her various tasks, but it simply appears "broken" as she's unable to finish vocalizing her confirmation/action sentences on the iPhone. This can also be observed on other vocal Accessibility features where spoken dialog "cuts out" - iOS does appear to "silently" complete the spoken function.

Various iOS voodoo actions - to include deleting and re-downloading Siri (or other) voices, disabling/re-enabling Siri, and signing-out and back into Apple ID doesn't seem to improve this voice playback bug.

Siri was directed several times to ask Bixby for his help communicating - apparently, that doesn't work either! So aggravating, Siri's been turned off until the next version.

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Having the exact same problem. iPhone 11, iOS 14.5.1. Siri audio cuts out reading messages, reading back newly composed messages, providing feedback on tasks (ie. “Calling NAME on mobile” will drop out part way through”), etc. Happens when using wired CarPlay on Hyundai Ioniq, when using wired Apple EarPods, and using Bluetooth earbuds. Extremely frustrating. As has been stated, tasks may continue, but there is no audio feedback, which largely renders Siri completely useless. EXTREMELY frustrating, as it worked before the update.

Exactly the same issue. Happened on iOS14.5.1

I've tried everything suggested around the web - signing in and out of icloud, turning siri on and off, hard and soft resets. Am thinking I'll need to try do a full device reset which I'd rather not do

I too am having this trouble. It doesn't matter if I connect via Carplay, using my AirPods or just using Siri on speaker. Siri is even cutting out part way through driving directions which has been a little dangerous as I've had to look at my phone to see the next direction.

iPhone 11

iOS 14.5.1

My iPhone 11 is muting partway through reading texts as well as on maps. I have tried going to power save mode and it seems to work for texts but then I can’t take it off power save. I have tried changing voices, redoing Siri, removing and refine loading maps. I see a lot of posts from others with the same issues. Wondering if anyone found a fix.

Hello Helpthisisachallenge,

If we're understanding you right, Siri abruptly stops reading your SMS messages and doesn't ask you if you want to send a message after dictating it. We know how important it is for these features to work correctly while you're driving. We have a few questions we would like to ask that may help getting the community to give you a resolution on the issue you're experiencing.

1. Are you connecting your iPhone to your car via CarPlay?
2. Are you using a wired connection, or are you connecting via Bluetooth?
3. If you dictate a text to Siri without being connected to your car does Siri ask you if you would like to send it?

Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.

Take care.

This is happening to me on 14.5.1. I’ve tried on both a 2018 Ford Escape and a 2020 Ford Edge, both with Sync3, when trying to use Siri with CarPlay. It’s not just on text messages.. it’s with everything: navigation, making calls, etc…

This is the same thing we're experiencing on CarPlay. I mostly use Siri on CarPlay, and I wasn't sure if it did the same thing when not being used in the car. This is good information to share, thank you!

I am having the exact same issues. I have an iPhone 11. The issue occurs whether I’m connected to my car via Bluetooth or using separate internet my house on WiFi, or walking around the block on cellular. Same problem consistently. Tried all the various “fixes.” Definitely a bug Apple needs to address.

lupinlestrange wrote: "Apple, look into this."

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A quick question to everyone on this thread... Do you all have an iPhone 11, 11 Pro or 11 Pro Max? Personally, I have an 11 Pro Max, and I wonder if it's only impacting the 11 family of phones.