how do i disable voice control

spinality wrote:

I notice that this problem frequently hits me...I am using a stereo cable connected to the headphone jack.

I have found that this is sensitive to the cable being used. For example I have one TRS cable that goes to two RCA plugs, and that always brings up constant Voice Control nags. Another TRS cable that goes to two 1/4" plugs never has this problem; and when I put 1/4"-to-RCA adapters on the end, it still works fine, so the issue is at the 2.5mm end.

Perhaps the precise position of the TRS elements in the plug vary just enough that the shorted signals can lead to crosstalk on the mic channel. Anyway, I have solved the problem through trial-and-error, by finding cables that don't cause it. This seems really odd to me (these connectors are built to industry standards, so what's the deal?) but it reminds us that most technology is magic, and failing to stay on top of the details quickly turns us back into ignorant savages, willing to sacrifice a chicken to the connector gods in hopes that everything will work.

Press down the Home button until Voice control turns on and then just tell it what you want it to do "Turn voice dialling off" It worked for me!!

Great - this actually worked even on my German iPhone! Now when I try to voice dial, the phone just tells me that voice dialing is off. Thank you!

The Huntress wrote:

Try Settings>General>Passcode Lock>Voice Dial>OFF

Great, that completely eliminates the risk of my kids calling random people. :-)

None of these solutions work for me. I wear my iphone in one of the running sleeves on my forearm when I ride my motorcycle and it constantly cuts out while playing music. I looked under general-passcode lock and the voice dial control is disabled with a message saying music voice control is always enabled. I'm gonna try covering the button with a piece of cardboard since I've now bought a remote to control the phone I'm guessing that wind pressure is somehow pushing the button or something. But to have a configuration option only to say "yeah you can't use this" is really annoying...

Both my iPod and iPhone - 3rd gen - were experiencing this problem, and never in my life would I have deducted my earphones cause it. However they did - changing them stopped voice control from emerging.

Why has no one noticed that this reply is correct and in the setting?

@trepie53 ("Why has no one noticed that this reply is correct and in the setting?"): Because that is not the correct reply. That reply deals with "Voice Dial" rather than "Voice Control" which are totally different. Yes, the settings let you disable Voice Dial. No, the settings do not let you disable Voice Control. This may possibly have changed with iOS7 (I still have iOS6) but somebody probably would have mentioned it here if this had changed.

Oh, I see!

@trepie53: Apple created a lot of confusion by giving these such similar names! Many people (myself included) have thought that one setting controlled the other. As I said in my earlier comment, the solution that worked for me was using a different cable. Some output-only cables seem to cause phantom input signals that make the device think it's being spoken to. Perhaps that has been addressed in more recent devices; I haven't seen any comment about such a change, but I'd hope that some of Apple's hardware engineers would be aware of this issue.

Yes, I'm coming to the conclusion that this "voice control" problem is a headphone issue. I've used my headphones and listened to music while I run for the past two years and just recently this problem has started on my iphone 5. Its driving me crazy and seems to be a problem whether its raining, I'm sweating, the wind is blowing---or not. 😢 It's really a drag. I have played with my headphones without having any luck so this morning I carried my iphone in my hand and that finally seemed to stop the problem. Think I'm going to have to invest in a new set of earbuds. Double bummer!

@dluvs2run: I found that the the problem was very sensitive to the configuration of the connectors. Some cables had the problem, others didn't. I expect it has to do with the precise placement and electrical properties of the ground circuit. I finally found an extension cable that is 100% reliable. I suggest you try borrowing short extension cables from friends, and trying them out with your ear buds. I bet you eventually find one that makes the problem go away. Then buy your friend a replacement cable, and keep the one that worked.

THANK YOU. that was so annoying.

This has got to be one of the most annoying 'Features' someone could ever come up with. Even with Siri off and Voice Dial off it still manages to make random calls, when it wants - Please Apple come up with a way to disable this !

I also have been having this problem when I am jogging and listening to music. The music stops and voice control appears on the screen. Then I have to make a series of pushes and screen changes to get it off and my music to come back on. I had the problem with my iphone 4 and figured it must just be because the phone was old and outdated. I just purchased the iphone 6 and was so happy because i figured it wouldn't happen with the new phone and new software , but it does !!!!!!! all throughout my run and it is so maddening. im using an otterbox right now when i run and it has the clear plastic over the home button and I am wondering if the plastic is hitting the home button and causing it. however, my 4 did it no matter what case any time or no case......so we will see but I do wish IOS next update has a bug fix for this ...........main reason i love the iphone and the apple software is for itunes and music and jogging with running aps and this glitch is ruining it for me.