In iOS 17, you can trigger Siri by just saying “Siri” instead of using the age-old “Hey Siri” command. While this is a welcome move, it might not go down well with everyone’s taste. Especially those who are accustomed to using the full command. Beyond convenience or nostalgia, it’s quite easy to unintentionally invoke the personal assistant if the trigger command is “Siri”. Luckily, you can still force Siri to listen for “Hey Siri” in iOS 17 on iPhone or iPad. Let me show you how it’s done:
Force Siri to Listen for “Hey Siri” Instead of Just “Siri” in iOS 17 on iPhone and iPad
Why it’s better to opt for the “Hey Siri” command…
So, why should you disable the “Siri” command?
When I first ran into this iOS feature, I found it a noteworthy tweak and brought it into action right away. However, within just a few hours of using the “Siri” voice command, I realized that this new add-on was not for me.
Even when I was just talking about Siri or mentioning it in a random context, the virtual assistant would kick in and start listening to the conversation. This behavior seemed not just rather frustrating but also privacy intrusive.
But before I thought of lashing out at Siri and accusing it of listening to secret conversations, I felt it was I who was at fault. By removing “Hey” from the voice command, I myself gave the full license to Siri to trigger on its own and start listening to personal conversations.
So, the prime reason why I decided to get rid of the “Siri” command and go back to the “Hey Siri” was privacy. It would be interesting to know your reason for going back to the old voice command.
Make Siri Siri Listen for Just “Hey Siri” Command on iPhone and iPad
- On your iPhone or iPad, go to the Settings app.
- In the Settings menu, scroll down a bit and choose Siri & Search.
- Next, hit Listen For.
- Finally, choose Hey Siri, and you are good to go!
That’s done! The change will be immediately implemented, allowing you to activate the personal assistant with the Hey Siri command.
From now onwards, you won’t need to worry about invoking Siri accidentally.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Why is Siri not working on my iPhone?
Ans: One of the main reasons why Siri tends to misbehave or fails to even trigger is the poor internet connection. Hence, fixing the internet connection can let you get rid of the problem more often than not. Besides, using short and precise commands can also play a vital role in bringing Siri back on track.
2. Can you use Siri with WhatsApp?
Ans: Yes, you can. To begin with, head over to the Settings app on your iPhone > Siri & Search > WhatsApp > Make sure to turn on the toggle next to Use with Ask Siri.
