Siri wont make a call when in car play

I have deleted driving focus but when I ask Siri to make a call Siri says can’t do it and wait until not driving. Ive got a new phone and used to work perfectly before. Siri will send a message and read a message but wont make call. Any suggestions??

iPhone 12, iOS 16

Posted on Nov 28, 2023 1:12 AM

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Posted on Nov 28, 2023 1:21 AM

Sometimes glitches like this can be a bit tricky to solve. Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot the issue:


  1. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
    1. Restart the device. That's it.
    2. Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
  2. Ensure that CarPlay is set up correctly. Go to Settings > General > CarPlay on your iPhone and check if everything is configured properly.
  3. Make sure that Siri is enabled and functioning correctly. Go to Settings > Siri & Search and ensure that Siri is turned on and all necessary settings are configured.
  4. Sometimes, restrictions or parental controls might limit Siri's functionalities. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps and ensure that Siri & Dictation is allowed.
  5. Make sure you have the latest updates installed.
    1. Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
    2. Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)
  6. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will reset all network settings, including Wi-Fi passwords and Bluetooth connections, so be sure you have those details handy.
  7. If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not erase your data but will reset all personalized settings to their default values. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset All Settings and confirm the action. Note that you will need to reconfigure your settings afterward. All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
    1. Reset All Settings: Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support:- Return iPhone settings to their defaults
    2. You can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content.
    3. If you want to save your settings, back up your iPhone before returning them to their defaults. For example, if you’re trying to solve a problem but returning settings to their defaults doesn’t help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.
  8. If none of the above steps work, you may consider backing up your iPhone and performing a factory reset or restoring it from a backup.


If the issue persists after trying these steps, it might be worth contacting Apple Support or visiting an Apple Store for further assistance, especially if it's a recurring problem with CarPlay functionality.

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Nov 28, 2023 1:21 AM in response to Tonic9602

Sometimes glitches like this can be a bit tricky to solve. Here are a few steps you can try to troubleshoot the issue:


  1. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary software glitches. Turn off your iPhone, wait for a few seconds, and then turn it back on.
    1. Restart the device. That's it.
    2. Still not solved --> Force restart iPhone - Apple Support
  2. Ensure that CarPlay is set up correctly. Go to Settings > General > CarPlay on your iPhone and check if everything is configured properly.
  3. Make sure that Siri is enabled and functioning correctly. Go to Settings > Siri & Search and ensure that Siri is turned on and all necessary settings are configured.
  4. Sometimes, restrictions or parental controls might limit Siri's functionalities. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > Allowed Apps and ensure that Siri & Dictation is allowed.
  5. Make sure you have the latest updates installed.
    1. Update Over-the-Air (OTA) —> Update your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support (IN)
    2. Update using iTunes/Finder —> Update your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support (IN)
  6. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset Network Settings. This will reset all network settings, including Wi-Fi passwords and Bluetooth connections, so be sure you have those details handy.
  7. If the issue persists, you can try resetting all settings on your iPhone. This will not erase your data but will reset all personalized settings to their default values. Go to Settings > General > Transfer & Reset > Reset > Reset All Settings and confirm the action. Note that you will need to reconfigure your settings afterward. All settings—including network settings, the keyboard dictionary, the Home screen layout, location settings, privacy settings, and Apple Pay cards—are removed or reset to their defaults. No data or media are deleted.
    1. Reset All Settings: Return iPhone settings to their defaults - Apple Support:- Return iPhone settings to their defaults
    2. You can return settings to their defaults without erasing your content.
    3. If you want to save your settings, back up your iPhone before returning them to their defaults. For example, if you’re trying to solve a problem but returning settings to their defaults doesn’t help, you might want to restore your previous settings from a backup.
  8. If none of the above steps work, you may consider backing up your iPhone and performing a factory reset or restoring it from a backup.


If the issue persists after trying these steps, it might be worth contacting Apple Support or visiting an Apple Store for further assistance, especially if it's a recurring problem with CarPlay functionality.

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