Map audio
The map audio on my iPhone 12 Max stopped working. What do I need to do to activate the audio?
iPhone 12 Pro Max, iOS 16
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Hello Helkate,
Thank you for reaching out to Apple Support Communities.
These steps can help you adjust the audio for your Maps app:
"Turn spoken directions on or off
On the map, tap the audio button (for example, 
), then choose an option.
Button
Description
All directions are spoken.
Only driving alerts are spoken.
No directions are spoken.
Change the volume for spoken directions
Press the volume buttons on the side of iPhone.
Change other settings for spoken directions
Go to Settings 
> Maps > Spoken Directions, then turn on or off the following options:
- Directions Pause Spoken Audio: Turn on this setting to pause spoken audio (like podcasts and audio books) when you receive spoken directions.
- Directions Wake Device: Turn on this setting to wake the iPhone display when you receive spoken directions while following driving or cycling directions.
- Directions on Radio: On supported cars, turn on this setting to hear spoken directions when you’re listening to the radio."
Additional details can be found here: Change settings for spoken directions in Maps on iPhone
If the issue persists, can you provide a few more details? When did you first notice this? Does this happen with all addresses when using Maps? Also, are you experiencing any other sound issues?
Cheers!