Siri Eyes free not working after iOS 10

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Siri Eyes free not working after iOS 10

iPhone 6S 64GB running iOS 10 - Ford Kuga 2016

I have been having issues with Siri Eyes free every since upgrading to iOS10. Prior to the upgrade I was able to see what Siri was referring to on the iPhone screen. For instance if I am choosing a destination for navigation.

Now when I press the voice button on my steering wheel I can hear Siri talking but the iPhone remains locked and the screen black. Even when I unlock the phone, there is no display of Siri (only the normal icons/splash page are displayed). The only thing that changes is the bar at the top of the phone (signal time etc) turns to purple.

Is this a new feature of iOS 10 or is something broken?

iPhone 6s, iOS 10

Posted on Sep 16, 2016 3:55 AM

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Answer 1

Jan 14, 2017 9:40 PM in response to marcfrombenfleet

I'll try this. I have been Hands Free-Less since updating to iOS 10. Hate to look at my phone while in the car. I used to keep it in my purse. I press the Speak button on steering wheel and no BeepBeep happens and the music continues to play. I did have "Hey Siri" enabled, so I will try disabling it tomorrow. Currently when I un-pair and re-pair I can get it to work ONE time, but after that, it goes back to its bad behavior. I have 2014 Honda Civic Coupe EX, originally touted iOS in the Car, which was renamed to CarPlay. I bought the car and CarPlay was never instituted until 2016 in certain models. Grrrrrrrr. I love the car and love my iPhone, but I wish they could just get along.

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Answer 2

Oct 6, 2016 2:55 PM in response to marcfrombenfleet

I've noticed this same problem in my 2016 Toyota Tacoma this week. I can press the home button on my phone and use Siri but not the talk button on my steering wheel. Can't seem to find anything about it on the web.

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Answer 3

Oct 7, 2016 4:12 AM in response to zzandrewss

Hello,

Forgot I posted this. I managed to fix the issue by disabling "Hey Siri". It seems the two are not compatible with each other so it will be a decision between hey siri and eyes free. Personally I went for eyes free as my cars voice control is awful!

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