Phone auto-types spoken words, mic/VoiceOver off

My phone is typing everything that is spoken in any app with a text field. This happens with the mic off and voice over is off.

iPhone 17 Pro

Posted on Apr 29, 2026 4:58 AM

Reply
1 reply

Apr 30, 2026 6:26 AM in response to Jwilson824

With VoiceOver—a gesture-based screen reader—you can use iPhone even if you can't see the screen. VoiceOver gives audible descriptions of what's on your screen—from battery level, to who's calling, to which app your finger is on. You can also adjust the speaking rate and pitch to suit your needs.


Turn on and practice VoiceOver on iPhone - Apple Support (IN)



Go to Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content. Adjust any of the following: Speak Selection: To hear text you selected, tap the Speak button. Speak Screen: To hear the entire screen, swipe down with two fingers from the top of the screen.


Hear iPhone speak the screen, selected text, and typing ...



On your device, go to Settings > Accessibility > Spoken Content > Typing Feedback. From here, you can turn on the following: Character feedback: Turn on Characters to have your device speak letters as you type.


Use Typing Feedback on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch



Turn on Dictation

Go to Settings > General > Keyboard. Turn on Enable Dictation.


Dictate text on iPhone - Apple Support (IN)



Phone auto-types spoken words, mic/VoiceOver off

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple Account.