Why can't Siri make calls on my Iphone5 with IOS7?

I've found recently that if any contact number is saved as "iPhone" Siri will fail to make the call. Simply switch the number to mobile, home etc.

Go to desired contact>edit and beside the number will be an aption of what the number is for.

Why Siri can not dial out to another iPhone is beyond me. Definitely something apple should fix!!!

I had the same problem on my new iPhone 7 after transfering all my iPhone 6 into the iPhone 7, I tried this and it seemed to work for now anyways, go into settings then siri then turn on Allow Hey Siri, go through the setup and see if it works after this is done. It worked for me, hope this helps.

Hello Ciddy14,

Thank you for using Apple Support Communities!

First, if you have not already, I would restart the iPhone then try again.

1. Press and hold the Sleep/Wake button for a few seconds until the red "slide to power off" slider appears, and then slide the slider.
   
2. After the device has turned off, press and hold the Sleep/Wake button until the Apple logo appears.
   

From: iOS: Turning off and on (restarting) and resetting

http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1430

If the issue persists, I would next try the troubleshooting in this article:

OS: Troubleshooting Siri

http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4079

And if the issue still persists, I would then backup and restore your phone to iTunes.

iOS: How to back up and restore your content

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1766

Take care,

Sterling

Doesn't help, I have the same problem on 4s running ios7.0.2 also tried double 0 instead a plus sign. Does this feature only work in the states or something

I have the same problem on iPhone 5, iOS7. Occurs daily since upgrading to iOS 7 on the release date. It will work for a while after restarting but then starts acting up again. Siri will respond by saying that he is going to call the contact and then says "Uh oh... I can't make your phone call."

I'm running into the same exact problem and resetting or rebooting or fixes it for a little while. I tell Siri "Call my wife" and instead of going off and dialing the favorites number of my wife, like it used to do, it asks for "home or cell" number and then it comes up with the "uh oh, I can't make that phone call" message.

having the same issue on a 4s with latest iOS 7 installed. Even rebooting phone does not work. Nor do the steps listed above. Any fix scheduled for this. Does the issue affect new iPhone 5s? Would like to know as I use voice dial frequently for hands free while driving and may be time to upgrade if fix isn't on horizon for older model devices.

I had this same problem today, I turned Siri off, turned the phone off, did a sync with my macbook pro, and then turned Siri back on and I was able to voice dial again.

I have tried the above with no success.

Is there a real solution to this issue? I don't use a computer/iTunes to backup/restore (as this phone was advertised not to require it).

I use a 4s, and the issue is intermittent.

Is an apple rep looking at these issues/posts?

I just upgraded to iOS7 today on my 4s and am now having the same problem. I can voice dial if I recite the number I am calling but if I try and use a name from my contacts I get the "sorry BS message" from Siri!

My iCould Contacts are on and I still get this problem.

I have the same problem. None of the solutions presented work. Sometimes when I restart, it will work for a short time, but then ultimately quits working again. Sometimes restarting doesn't help at all.

Is it possible Apple has hired a bunch of developers away from Microsoft? Seems like it may be the case!

I find i pretty anoying that none of the apple staff is here on the forum to help getting questions answered. The only way is get help from them is by paying for it!!!!!

To me this is a pretty annoying thing, make something, most of the times it works flawless. But when it doesnt work, you need to pay to get help....