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How to find which app is using watch mic?

Hi there, I’ve had to reset and restore my watch from a backup but now my watch keeps showing an orange mic - I never saw this previously unless using Shazam.


I’m assuming an app on my watch is now constantly listening to everything but how do I tell which one?


  • Siri is off
  • Shazam is installed but would previously only listen when I’d launch the app
  • I can’t find any settings for Shazam on the watch


Does anyone know how to find apps that use the mic and how to make them only use the mic when launched?


Apple Watch Series 5

Posted on Jul 2, 2022 3:29 PM

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Posted on Jul 2, 2022 3:47 PM

Maybe voice control is on.

Follow this steps to disable voice control

  1. Go to System Preferences > Accessibility.
  2. Scroll down until you see "Voice Control"
  3. Disable Voice Control.


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How to find which app is using watch mic?

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