I used to be able to have siri read messages when the phone was locked. She stopped some time ago. I have tried several "fixes" I found here and googling but none seem to fix it. Thanks.
iPhone 13 Pro
Hi TurtleMom33,
By default, Siri won't read Messages previews because the previews won't be shown when your iPhone is locked for your privacy and security.
If you go to Settings > Notifications > Messages, you can change Show Previews to Always instead of When Unlocked.
Please be aware that this means anyone can read your messages that are on your Lock Screen even if your iPhone isn't unlocked.
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.
Hi TurtleMom33,
By default, Siri won't read Messages previews because the previews won't be shown when your iPhone is locked for your privacy and security.
If you go to Settings > Notifications > Messages, you can change Show Previews to Always instead of When Unlocked.
Please be aware that this means anyone can read your messages that are on your Lock Screen even if your iPhone isn't unlocked.
Thanks for using the Apple Support Communities.
Thank you Rigo. I was afraid that may be the culprit in my having Siri read me texts. I used to have that on but turned message previews off some time ago as pins and codes for security are sent that way and didn't want them in the wrong hands. It's a shame Siri can't just read them with the voice she's trained to respond to.
Hey there TurtleMom33,
We'd like to help get Siri to read your incoming texts while the screen is locked. Let's start with confirming some details about what's happening, along with ruling out some possible causes:
Cheers!
Bruno - thank you.
I upgraded to 16.1 and restarted the phone.
I do not recall anything that I did when the change occurred.
I have apple airpods.
The phone is still requiring me to unlock the phone to get text messages when I ask Siri to read my messages.
Thank you for your help.
Siri will not read messages unless I unlock the phone. (Iphone 13 IOS 16)
