CoolUhle
Level 1 (4 points)
Mac OS X

Q: Siri on imac doesn't work, doesn't recognize internal speakers

Tried everything siri just sits there saying she is listening but doesn't pickup my voice from internal speakers. did all settings even tried dictation with word and that works fine but siri just doesn't work for me.

iMac, iOS 10

Posted on Sep 22, 2016 7:21 PM

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Q: Siri on imac doesn't work, doesn't recognize internal speakers

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  • by JovonaP.,

    JovonaP. JovonaP. Sep 24, 2016 7:27 AM in response to CoolUhle
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    Sep 24, 2016 7:27 AM in response to CoolUhle

    Hello CoolUhle,

    Thank you for using Apple Support Communities. It's my understanding Siri doesn't hear you when using the internal microphone on your Mac. This is such a great new feature! I want to make sure your able to use it successfully. 

    If you haven't done so already, go to System Preferences, click Siri, and check your microphone selection. If the issue persists test this issue with a different microphone, such as the microphone on Apple Earphones. Here's some additional information on using Siri with your mac.
    Use Siri on your Mac

    If you continue to notice this issue after confirming the settings, it's possible user files or settings could be the cause. In this case, try testing this issue in another user account. Use the steps below for further assistance.
    How to test an issue in another user account on your Mac

    Have an amazing day!

  • by CoolUhle,

    CoolUhle CoolUhle Sep 24, 2016 10:39 AM in response to JovonaP.
    Level 1 (4 points)
    Mac OS X
    Sep 24, 2016 10:39 AM in response to JovonaP.

    It works with another user, do you have any idea what I would have to fix in user settings to get it to work with my main account?

  • by tygb ,

    tygb tygb Sep 24, 2016 10:46 AM in response to CoolUhle
    Level 2 (418 points)
    Mac OS X
    Sep 24, 2016 10:46 AM in response to CoolUhle

    Please open system preferences and click on Siri , choose language , click on drop down arrow - choose your country & language .

    Once you choose it Siri will recognize the accent .

    Screen Shot 2016-09-24 at 11.13.09 PM.png

    Thanks !

  • by CoolUhle,

    CoolUhle CoolUhle Sep 24, 2016 10:56 AM in response to CoolUhle
    Level 1 (4 points)
    Mac OS X
    Sep 24, 2016 10:56 AM in response to CoolUhle

    It only works when I unplug all usb audio devices, is there any way around this? I like to use my complete audio 6 for sound as I do music.