Timer disables Siri and Face ID on iPhone when timer goes off.

why does timer going off disable siri and phone? No matter how softly, slowly loudly or quietly i speak siri when the timer is going off is disabled. In fact so is face id unlock. The only way to get everything to work is manually stop the timer and everything else works again.


its got nothing to do with how loud the timer alarm tone is. I play music louder on phone and siri and phone unlock work via face id work fine



iPhone 17 Pro Max, iOS 26

Posted on Jan 9, 2026 11:59 AM

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Posted on Jan 10, 2026 5:00 AM

This is an unusual situation. First make sure you have no VPN or security apps installed, then force restart the phone Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


If you still have the problem consider backing up, restoring to factory, then restoring the backup. The process of erasing and setting up again can very often fix a glitch.


Resources…

Back Up: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Erase & Restore: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


 




 


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Jan 10, 2026 5:00 AM in response to JackBauer83

This is an unusual situation. First make sure you have no VPN or security apps installed, then force restart the phone Force restart iPhone - Apple Support


If you still have the problem consider backing up, restoring to factory, then restoring the backup. The process of erasing and setting up again can very often fix a glitch.


Resources…

Back Up: How to back up your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support

Erase & Restore: Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


 




 


Jan 10, 2026 4:24 AM in response to JackBauer83

  1. Is this your corporate/organisation/enterprise/School Management iPhone? Then please contact the system administrator of your corporate//organisation/enterprise/School Management
  2. If it is your device, in that case, do you have any profile installed by your corporate/organisation/enterprise/School Management?
    1. Erase the profile added by you If you have installed a profile on your own --> Install or remove configuration profiles on iPhone - Apple ...
    2. Or please contact the system administrator of the organisation who provided the profile to you



A corporate profile installed on your iPhone could potentially be contributing to the inaccessibility of certain features. 

Here's why:

  • Restrictions: Corporate profiles can have restrictions placed on apps and functionalities. These restrictions might be limiting some activity, causing it to be unresponsive or quit.
  • Managed Apps: IT departments might deploy specific navigation apps through the profile, potentially blocking certain functions or features.
  • Security Settings: Corporate profiles often have stricter security settings that could affect app or function behavior. This might be causing unexpected behavior of an App or functions.


Here's what you can do:

  • Check with IT: The best course of action is to contact your IT department. They can explain the restrictions set by the corporate profile and see what is affected. They might be able to adjust settings or suggest alternative apps or features approved for corporate use.
  • Look for App Conflicts: See if your IT department uses a different app through the corporate profile. Conflicting apps might cause crashes.


Additional points to consider:

  • Even if the profile isn't directly affecting the function, it's still a good idea to check with IT. They might be aware of similar issues and have workarounds.
  • While troubleshooting, make sure you prioritize safety. Don't fiddle with your phone. 


By working with IT and considering these possibilities, you can hopefully identify if the corporate profile is the culprit and find a solution that allows you to use the iPhone to your liking.



Timer disables Siri and Face ID on iPhone when timer goes off.

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