How To Fix Apple Intelligence Voice-to-Text Not Working

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If you’re having trouble with voice-to-text not working when you’re on the move—like in a car or mowing the lawn—but it works fine when you’re still, here’s a simple solution to try.

First, understand that enabling features like Apple Intelligence and Siri can sometimes interfere with speech recognition, especially when your device thinks you’re moving or in a different environment. This can cause the microphone to pause or malfunction during motion.

To fix this, start by turning off Apple Intelligence and Siri temporarily. Go to your device settings, find Siri & Search, and toggle off Siri. Also, disable Apple Intelligence if it’s a separate option on your device.

Next, test if voice-to-text works when moving. If it does, the issue might be with how these features handle active motion. Turn Siri and Apple Intelligence back on one at a time, and test after each change to see if the problem returns.

Another step is to check your microphone permissions. Sometimes, app settings interfere. Go to Settings > Privacy > Microphone, and ensure the app you’re using for speech recognition (like Messages or Notes) has permission.

Finally, update your device’s software. Older versions might have bugs that cause these kinds of issues. Go to Settings > General > Software Update, and install any available updates.

If the problem persists after these steps, consider restarting your device. Sometimes, a simple restart can resolve temporary glitches.

By trying these steps, you should be able to get voice-to-text working smoothly whether you’re moving or stopped.