Announce Notifications not working after upgrade to IOS 16.6

iPhone 14, AirPods (2nd gen with firmware 5E135). Was working well prior to update to 16.6. Have tried restarting, turning off notifications, restarting, turning on notificatiosn and all other troubleshooting ideas.

iPhone 14

Posted on Jul 28, 2023 7:41 PM

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Posted on Jul 29, 2023 6:22 AM

Make sure that your AirPods or your compatible Beats headphones are paired to your device in Settings > Bluetooth. Go to Settings > Notifications > Announce Notifications and make sure that Announce Notifications is turned on. Make sure that your iPhone or iPad is locked and its screen is dark.


Announce notifications with Siri on AirPods or Beats

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Jul 29, 2023 6:22 AM in response to Matt_3134

Make sure that your AirPods or your compatible Beats headphones are paired to your device in Settings > Bluetooth. Go to Settings > Notifications > Announce Notifications and make sure that Announce Notifications is turned on. Make sure that your iPhone or iPad is locked and its screen is dark.


Announce notifications with Siri on AirPods or Beats

Jul 29, 2023 6:21 AM in response to Matt_3134

Updating iOS on your iPhone should not change your personal details. iOS updates primarily focus on improving system performance, introducing new features, fixing bugs, and enhancing security. They are designed to preserve your personal data, settings, and information intact.


During an iOS update, your device's operating system is upgraded, but your personal data, such as contacts, photos, messages, and other information, should remain unchanged. However, it's always a good practice to perform a backup of your device before any major update to ensure that your data is safely stored.


It's important to note that while an iOS update itself should not alter personal details, it's possible that certain features or settings may be adjusted or improved with the update. In such cases, you may need to review and adjust specific settings to match your preferences after the update.


Always make sure to read and understand the update details provided by Apple before proceeding with an iOS update, and follow best practices such as backing up your device to minimize any potential risks or complications.



If the issues you mentioned are indeed caused by iOS, it's likely that numerous users who have upgraded to iOS 16.6 are experiencing similar problems. However, in order for the community on this forum to provide helpful responses, it would be beneficial for you to specify the nature of the issue you are encountering. Without this information, it may be difficult for others to address your concern effectively.



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