What should I do if my AirPods don't notify me?

I want to know why my iPods will not read my text messaging or notify me when I have a text message



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iPhone 14, iOS 18

Posted on Feb 25, 2025 7:11 AM

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Posted on Feb 25, 2025 9:46 AM

  1. do you have AirPods Pro or AirPods 2 or later? If so, try this to set this feature u

Open the Settings app.

  1. Tap Notifications.
  2. Tap Announce Notifications.
  3. Turn Announce Notifications on or off.


If you don’t hear Siri announce your notifications, try these steps:

  1. Make sure that you're using a compatible device.*
  2. Make sure that your AirPods or your compatible Beats headphones are paired to your device in Settings > Bluetooth.
  3. Go to Settings > Notifications > Announce Notifications and make sure that Announce Notifications is turned on.
  4. Make sure that your iPhone or iPad is locked and its screen is dark. Siri doesn't announce messages if you're using your device.



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Feb 25, 2025 9:46 AM in response to Shy8235

  1. do you have AirPods Pro or AirPods 2 or later? If so, try this to set this feature u

Open the Settings app.

  1. Tap Notifications.
  2. Tap Announce Notifications.
  3. Turn Announce Notifications on or off.


If you don’t hear Siri announce your notifications, try these steps:

  1. Make sure that you're using a compatible device.*
  2. Make sure that your AirPods or your compatible Beats headphones are paired to your device in Settings > Bluetooth.
  3. Go to Settings > Notifications > Announce Notifications and make sure that Announce Notifications is turned on.
  4. Make sure that your iPhone or iPad is locked and its screen is dark. Siri doesn't announce messages if you're using your device.



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