Siri is not working on the "New iPad" (iPad 3)

I also updated my iPad to iOS 6. I turned Siri on in the settings. When I hold down the home button Siri does come up. But after I have given my command it makes the sound that indicates that I have stopped talking. Then it loads for about 4 minutes and says: “I’m really sorry about this, but can’t take any requests right now. Please try again in a little while.”

Does anyone know what might be wrong? I am connected to Wi-Fi but it runs through a proxy server.

I am expiriencing the exact issue without a proxy. I have installed IOS6 2x, toggled siri and ensured I have a good connection. It just simply is not working. 😟

I am having the exact same problem with my Retina iPad. I updated my wife's, and her's works just fine, but with mine, after updating to iOS 6, the problem still remains. I get nothing when holding down the Home button.

I've double checked the settings, restored the software from iTunes, and rebooted a whole bunch of times.

Check Settings > General > Restrictions. I was having the same issue, on whim I checked there and found that Siri was in the restricted items. Now it is available.

I was able to get it working by putting The iPad in DFU mode. Works like a champ. Maybe I am being over critical but it sounds like there is something loose in the speaker area. When the low tones of Siri are made (after your initiate Siri and dont say anything) I get almost a blown speaker sound. I never realized it with other audio until now. Anyone hear anything similar?

I updated last night to iOS6 on the ipad3. No SIRI under settings either.

I notice I'm also missing PASSBOOK too. The new clock and maps are there, so I know it worked.

I also tried the "restrictions" tip within this discussion . . nothing.

I've done full restore to different backups, nothing . . .

My update took place by connecting directly to my iMac. Imac had latest OSx and Itunes.

I wonder if that may be part of the problem.

My friend got SIRI update fine, but did wirelessly.

I have a call with Apple Tech scheduled this morning. If there is a solution, I'll post it . . .

I have the same problem as the last user. No passbook or siri. Does it only work with 3G iPads?

I have followed all the recommendations on the previous post with no joy 😟

Please post if you find a solution and will keep trolling the forums to see if something comes up.

Well I hate to admit this, but if you are experiencing these issues you probably have an iPad2 and don't realize it. That's the case here. All functionality except Siri and Passbook are available for iPad2. The iOS6 update specs also comment on this . . . .regards

Yes, Siri and Passbook only work on the New iPad3!

I have the same problem do you altso have an wifi only.

I tried the DFU mode, and that did not work for me. I'm definitely using a new iPad. The model number is MC756LL. I also noticed that there is no Passbook for me, either. It's odd that I have the settings for Siri, but no Siri.

I have an appointment at the Apple Store later on this afternoon, and I'll post what I find out.

Siri is not under my settings

pinkberrykay wrote:

Yes, Siri and Passbook only work on the New iPad3!

Passbook is NOT on the iPad3 or any other iPad. It is found on the upgrade for the iPod and the iPhone. Think about it. Who is going to carry an iPad to the movie theater, the grocery store, or a restaurant to get their tickets scanned or redeem their gift cards? I doubt you would do that at the airport with your ticket and boarding pass, either. I makes sense not to have it on the iPad.

As far as Siri goes, I had no problem getting it to work from the start..........although, I highly doubt I will ever use it. It's sort of fun, but another one of those "seriously?!?" items. 😉

How do you find out if Apple shipped me the wrong one?

Thanks. Solved my problem.