My blind father desperately needs help using Siri to answer his calls. I have followed the instructions, but can not get his phone to pick up a call by saying “hey Siri answer” or “answer” or “yes” do you have to be using headphones to get Siri to answer incoming call? He is on an iPhone X iOS 16.7
Hello Lanmc54,
You do need to have headphones, or use CarPlay, to have Siri announce calls and notifications. Be sure that you have the following settings enabled:
"Siri can announce calls and notifications from apps like Messages on supported headphones and when using CarPlay. You can answer or reply using your voice without needing to say “Hey Siri.”
Announce Calls and Announce Notifications also work with supported third-party apps.
Have Siri announce calls
With Announce Calls, Siri identifies incoming phone calls and FaceTime calls, which you can accept or decline using your voice.
> Siri & Search > Announce Calls, then choose an option.More details here: Announce calls, messages, and more with Siri on iPhone
If the feature is not working as expected, be sure to secure your data with a backup and complete the latest software update: Update your iPhone or iPad
We hope this helps.
Take care.
Hello Lanmc54,
You do need to have headphones, or use CarPlay, to have Siri announce calls and notifications. Be sure that you have the following settings enabled:
"Siri can announce calls and notifications from apps like Messages on supported headphones and when using CarPlay. You can answer or reply using your voice without needing to say “Hey Siri.”
Announce Calls and Announce Notifications also work with supported third-party apps.
Have Siri announce calls
With Announce Calls, Siri identifies incoming phone calls and FaceTime calls, which you can accept or decline using your voice.
> Siri & Search > Announce Calls, then choose an option.More details here: Announce calls, messages, and more with Siri on iPhone
If the feature is not working as expected, be sure to secure your data with a backup and complete the latest software update: Update your iPhone or iPad
We hope this helps.
Take care.
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Answer a call using Siri
