When I ask Siri a question verbally, it always shows the loading symbol, but when I use "Type to Siri," she gives me an answer. This also doesn't work when I try using text-to-speech, and it will not write out the sentence I spoke. My microphone is working as I have recorded videos and the audio has been just fine.
iPhone 12
Greetings carley284,
Welcome to Apple Support Communities. Does Siri respond to the "Hey Siri" command? If not, follow the steps in the Apple Support article to help with that: If "Hey Siri" isn't working on your iPhone - Apple Support
If Siri stops responding
1.Go to Settings.
2.Tap Siri & Search.
3.Tap Siri Responses.
4.Tap Prefer Spoken Responses to hear Siri speak responses, even when Silent mode is turned on.
If the issue persists, try changing the Siri Language you are using in Settings > Siri & Search > Language. After downloading the new language, test to see if Siri/Dictation is working. You can then switch back to your original/desired language.
Should this trouble continue, get in touch with Apple Support for additional assistance:
We hope this helps you.
Siri and text to speech not working
