Help with Siri responses—I ask on iPad and Siri answers on a different device

While on iPad Pro, I ask Siri a question and Siri on my iPhone answers… unless the phone is in another room. I cannot ask Siri for help with in iPad situation when the response is coming from a different device. My phone and iPad are usually near each other.

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Feb 24, 2024 12:18 AM

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Posted on Feb 24, 2024 2:13 PM

Hi zoochie,


Re: "Help with Siri responses—I ask on iPad and Siri answers on a different device"


As it seems saying "Hey Siri" is alerting Siri on the iPhone when you are using iPad Pro:

Wondering if you may be able to press a button on the iPad Pro instead, to get Siri's attention

Eg: Apple support's article: Use Siri on all your Apple devices - Apple Support

says you can:

"Press and release the button

  • If your iPad has a Home button, press and hold the Home button, then make your request.
  • If your iPad doesn't have a Home button, press and hold the top button, then make your request.
  • To make a longer request, press and hold the Home or top button until you're finished with your request."


Else: if needed: you may want to contact Apple for accessibility support - Apple Support

See: How to contact Apple for accessibility support - Apple Support

or

Apple's Accessibility Support Website:

(NB: You can "Get Support" from the link at the bottom of their website:)

Accessibility Support - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

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Feb 24, 2024 2:13 PM in response to zoochie

Hi zoochie,


Re: "Help with Siri responses—I ask on iPad and Siri answers on a different device"


As it seems saying "Hey Siri" is alerting Siri on the iPhone when you are using iPad Pro:

Wondering if you may be able to press a button on the iPad Pro instead, to get Siri's attention

Eg: Apple support's article: Use Siri on all your Apple devices - Apple Support

says you can:

"Press and release the button

  • If your iPad has a Home button, press and hold the Home button, then make your request.
  • If your iPad doesn't have a Home button, press and hold the top button, then make your request.
  • To make a longer request, press and hold the Home or top button until you're finished with your request."


Else: if needed: you may want to contact Apple for accessibility support - Apple Support

See: How to contact Apple for accessibility support - Apple Support

or

Apple's Accessibility Support Website:

(NB: You can "Get Support" from the link at the bottom of their website:)

Accessibility Support - Official Apple Support


All the best :-)

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