CMD+Space opening spotlight, not Siri

Hi,

When I hold command + space to open Siri on my new iMac, it doesn't work, it just opens spotlight. If I say "hey Siri", it closes instantly and opens on my phone nearby.

I have the keyboard shortcut for Siri set to "hold command space", I have also tried hold "option + space" and no luck.

I have also disconnected and reconnected my keyboard over bluetooth and cable.

Posted on Dec 2, 2021 8:32 AM

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FoxFifth

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Dec 2, 2021 8:38 AM in response to graham186

See if Apple menu > System Preferences > Spotlight > Keyboard Shortcuts > Spotlight > Show Spotlight Search - command space is checked and if removing that helps.

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