iOS 15 update lost microphone use

So after the phone updated itself I can no longer use my microphone for talk to text while connected to Bluetooth.


i have tried all of the fixes besides factory reset of the phone but nothing is working.


Any help would be great.

iPhone SE, iOS 15

Posted on Oct 31, 2021 3:44 PM

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Nov 1, 2021 1:27 PM in response to DonVince01

Hello DonVince01, 


It sounds as though you’re not seeing the microphone option on your keyboard to use  dictation to enter text. Apple Support Communities is a great place for help with this feature!


If the microphone is missing you can go in to Settings > General > Keyboard, and make sure a green toggle appears next to Enable Dictation. If that feature is enabled, tap on Dictation Languages to make sure the language of the keyboard you use has a check mark next to it. 


More information about dictation can be found in the following article. 


Use Dictation on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch


Let us know how that goes!

Nov 2, 2021 6:24 AM in response to DonVince01

Thank you for that clarification DonVince01,


We’re glad the microphone appears on the keyboard. Since having this issue have you tested an alternate Bluetooth device, or attempted to forget and pair the Bluetooth device back with your iPhone? If not, this can be a helpful step to reach a resolution. You can forget the Bluetooth device by going in to Settings > Bluetooth, tap the Info icon (i) next to the Bluetooth device, followed by Forget This Device. 


These steps, along with the steps on how to pair your Bluetooth accessory back to your iPhone can be found in the following article. 


Pair a third-party Bluetooth accessory with your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch


We look forward to the results!

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