Carplay - Siri not taking dication in Messenger

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Carplay - Siri not taking dication in Messenger

In a Mazda, using Carplay, the messages are read just fine. Siri asks if you would like to reply. Answer Yes, but the dictation fails. It might catch the last word of the sentence. It might just say "I can't help you". Or it might just whirl for a while and then return you to your home screen. This has been going on for a few days. Up to then being able to dictate a message to send or reply to a message was a huge bonus.

Any ideas as to why this might be?

I can dictate directly to the phone in Messenger.

It is connected to the car via the same USB cord and correct USB outlet as from the start.

I have turned the phone off and on.

I have cleared the microphone on the phone.

Is there a microphone in the car that is being used?

Posted on May 6, 2022 5:42 PM

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ChrisJ4203

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May 6, 2022 5:56 PM in response to kbcube

What troubleshooting have you tried? If you need help with CarPlay - Apple Support

I would also try restarting the iPhone and then connecting again to CarPlay. Are you connected with a wired connection or wireless?

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kbcube Author

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May 6, 2022 5:50 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Native Messenger. The message is read, would you like to reply? Yes.

"Thanks. I'll be there in 20 minutes according to GPS" turns into "GPS".

Would you like to send?

No

Revise

"Thanks. I'll be there in 20 minutes according to GPS"

Swirl, swirl - boot back to home screen of car from Carplay

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kbcube Author

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May 6, 2022 6:02 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Have rebooted phone and using a USB connection, not full Bluetooth.

Just so frustrating that it just started a few days ago.

Thank you taking this on.

Will go through the full rigamorale next time I drive.

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ChrisJ4203

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May 6, 2022 6:06 PM in response to kbcube

My vehicle is not equipped with CarPlay, however my wife's is. So, I do not get to use it very often. However I have used it with my iPhone 13 Pro since the last update of iOS 15.4.1, and it was working fine. About the only thing I've ever used it for is maps and Messages, since I use the vehicle's radio to play SiriusXM. Good luck with troubleshooting. Come back if you have any additional questions, and someone should be able to help.

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kbcube Author

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May 6, 2022 6:08 PM in response to ChrisJ4203

Will do. Will start from scratch disconnecting and reconnecting, rebooting and the whole nine yards.

Being able to dictate Messages was such a convenience in keeping in touch and up to date with people while on route.

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May 13, 2022 7:59 AM in response to kbcube

I am having the same issue in my 2020 Jetta, everything was working fine until a few weeks ago. I am also having an issue with phone calls. I can hear the person calling but they cannot hear me. I have tried the same things including deleting and reconnecting my phone. Someone suggested making sure the firmware in my car is up to date but I am unsure how to do this. I may contact the dealer to see if they can help me.

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kbcube Author

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May 13, 2022 11:40 AM in response to LynnD1220

I unpaired/repaired the phone. Looked up where my car microphone was and thought some how that might be the problem. Then noticed that when I said "send a message to" the Siri swirlie was taking taking its sweet time to expand.

Once that happened I was able to dictate the message, revise and send it off. It's the dang lag with Siri getting ready to listen that seems to be one of the problems. It didn't lag before and was almost at natural conversation level.

So, now it sort of works but not as smoothly as before. Dang, because that was a big perk of Apple Carplay

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