how do i get voice text back

i can not get my voice text to work anymore. if u get a message and go to respond with voice, once u hit the microphone it goes to SMS and keyboard, ive done everything it says about it and nothing, it was gone after the last update.

Posted on Mar 13, 2023 4:04 AM

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Posted on Mar 14, 2023 4:02 PM

Hi beckie1953,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.


It sounds like you're unable to use Siri for Messages. Try for the steps below to address the behavior.


If Siri doesn't respond or asks you to try again
After each step, see if Siri responds:
1. Check the Internet connection on your Apple Watch. 
2. On your iPhone, see if Siri is turned on. Tap Settings > Siri & Search, then turn on Listen for "Hey Siri". On iPhone X, turn on Press Side Button for Siri. On iPhone 8 or earlier, turn on Press Home for Siri. Your Apple Watch mirrors your iPhone, so you don’t need to check your watch.
3. On your Apple Watch, see if Hey Siri is turned on. Tap Settings > Siri.
4. Restart your Apple Watch.
5. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Siri & Search and turn off Listen for "Hey Siri". Then turn it on again.
6. See if the microphone or speaker on your Apple Watch is blocked. For example, if your device has a protective case, remove it. 
7. If Siri doesn't speak on Apple Watch Series 3 or later, you may need to download its voice. The download happens when you’re on Wi-Fi and your Apple Watch is charging. To give the download time to complete, try charging your Apple Watch overnight. To check the status of the download on your Apple Watch, tap Settings > Siri, then scroll to Siri Voice. Learn which languages Siri speaks.
If Siri still doesn't respond, contact Apple Support.


Use Siri on your Apple Watch - Apple Support



Regards.


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Mar 14, 2023 4:02 PM in response to beckie1953

Hi beckie1953,


Thanks for posting in Apple Support Communities.


It sounds like you're unable to use Siri for Messages. Try for the steps below to address the behavior.


If Siri doesn't respond or asks you to try again
After each step, see if Siri responds:
1. Check the Internet connection on your Apple Watch. 
2. On your iPhone, see if Siri is turned on. Tap Settings > Siri & Search, then turn on Listen for "Hey Siri". On iPhone X, turn on Press Side Button for Siri. On iPhone 8 or earlier, turn on Press Home for Siri. Your Apple Watch mirrors your iPhone, so you don’t need to check your watch.
3. On your Apple Watch, see if Hey Siri is turned on. Tap Settings > Siri.
4. Restart your Apple Watch.
5. On your iPhone, go to Settings > Siri & Search and turn off Listen for "Hey Siri". Then turn it on again.
6. See if the microphone or speaker on your Apple Watch is blocked. For example, if your device has a protective case, remove it. 
7. If Siri doesn't speak on Apple Watch Series 3 or later, you may need to download its voice. The download happens when you’re on Wi-Fi and your Apple Watch is charging. To give the download time to complete, try charging your Apple Watch overnight. To check the status of the download on your Apple Watch, tap Settings > Siri, then scroll to Siri Voice. Learn which languages Siri speaks.
If Siri still doesn't respond, contact Apple Support.


Use Siri on your Apple Watch - Apple Support



Regards.


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