“…any suggestions on why Siri does not work at all…?”
- Check if "Hey Siri" is on.
- Just say, "Hey Siri," then immediately make your request. No need to pause and wait for Siri to respond between saying, "Hey Siri" and your request.
- If Siri cuts off without answering, try setting up "Hey Siri" to help recognize your voice.
- By default, Siri won't respond if your iPhone is face down or covered. If desired, turn on Always Listen for "Hey Siri."
- Alternatively, activate Siri by pressing and holding the side button on the right until she appears, then make your request. In this mode Siri may perform an action or display information without speaking. For longer requests, press and hold the Side button until you're finished with your request.
Refer to the Apple Support documents below for where and how to take individual steps to follow any of the above suggestions.
If "Hey Siri" isn't working on your iPhone or iPad
Ask Siri on iPhone
Use Siri on all your Apple devices
Find out what Siri can do on iPhone
Change Siri settings on iPhone