MacOS Sonoma - Siri and Dictation not working from internal microphone

See description. This is irrespective of the microphone in use (AirPods Pro or connected AirPods to mini jack with in-line mic). The microphones will work if I check the input selection under Audio and watch the meter, but Siri and Dictation both ignore it.

MacBook Air (M3, 2024)

Posted on Sep 10, 2024 7:07 PM

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Posted on Sep 10, 2024 7:28 PM

The solution I ran across --


There are two places to check:

  • Under System Settings/Sound/Output & Input/Input tab - Make sure to select Automatic unless you intend to force it to use a specific source.
  • Under System Settings/Keyboard/Dictation - Microphone Source - Make sure to select Automatic as well.


In my case, I had the correct device in Sound selected however not the same under Keyboard settings.


Hope this helps others!

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Sep 10, 2024 7:28 PM in response to TougeZoom

The solution I ran across --


There are two places to check:

  • Under System Settings/Sound/Output & Input/Input tab - Make sure to select Automatic unless you intend to force it to use a specific source.
  • Under System Settings/Keyboard/Dictation - Microphone Source - Make sure to select Automatic as well.


In my case, I had the correct device in Sound selected however not the same under Keyboard settings.


Hope this helps others!

Sep 10, 2024 7:26 PM in response to TougeZoom

The solution I ran across --


There are two places to check:

  • Under System Settings/Sound/Output & Input/Input tab - Make sure to select Automatic unless you intend to force it to use a specific source.
  • Under System Settings/Keyboard/Dictation - Make sure to select Automatic as well.


In my case, I had the correct device in Sound selected however not the same under Keyboard settings.


Hope this helps others!

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