Marlin35

Q: why does spotlight not find my phone contacts

Why does spotlight not find my phone contacts. It used to be the fastest way to look up a contact but now my phone contacts don't even show up

iPhone 6s, iOS 9

Posted on Sep 28, 2015 1:04 PM

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Q: why does spotlight not find my phone contacts

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  • by joe_7399,

    joe_7399 joe_7399 Sep 29, 2015 9:58 AM in response to Marlin35
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    Sep 29, 2015 9:58 AM in response to Marlin35

    Greetings Marlin35,

     

    Thanks for becoming a member of the Apple Support Communities! We’re glad you’re here and can’t wait to hear more from you! :)

     

    If you are unable to search for your contacts using Spotlight Search on your iPhone, I would first suggest checking to make sure Contacts are enabled for Spotlight Search. The attached article explains how to navigate to this setting and adjust which apps are included in Spotlight Search results. 

     

    Change search settings 

    Go to Settings > General > Spotlight Search.

    From here, you can turn Siri Suggestions on or off and choose which apps to include in your searches. For example, if you don’t want to see search results from your Messages app, you can deselect Messages.

    If you don’t want Siri or Spotlight to suggest nearby locations, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services. Then tap System Services and turn off Safari & Spotlight Suggestions

     

    Use Search on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

     

    Please let us know if these steps were helpful to you in resolving this situation with Spotlight Search or to provide further info. We are glad that you are a part of the Apple Support Communities and look forward to your continued involvement!

     

    Cheers!