Apple Watch - microphone

when I reply to text/WhatsApp messages on my Apple Watch, the microphone is greyed out so I can no longer dictate a reply.

I used to be able to, and I’ve tried all the other suggestions about enabling Siri etc.

please help!

Posted on Jun 30, 2021 1:46 PM

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ChrisJ4203

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Jun 30, 2021 1:49 PM in response to Francesca_-121

In the Watch app on your iPhone, go to General>Enable Dictation.

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