How To Fix: Siri Asking "Which One?" on iPhone 14 Plus with Apple Intelligence

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If you’re having trouble with Siri recognizing who to call when you say “Call my wife,” you’re not alone. It can be confusing when Siri suddenly asks, “Which one?” and shows multiple names, especially if you’ve set up a simple nickname for your spouse.

Here’s a straightforward way to fix this issue and make Siri recognize your command more accurately:

First, check your contact details. You might have added notes or extra information like “Carol (wife)” in the contact card for friends or family members. While this is helpful for your memory, Siri can pick up on that extra text and get confused. So, go through your contacts and remove any notes or extra notes that include “(wife)” or similar details from their contact information.

Next, ensure that only your wife’s contact card has the note or label indicating she’s your wife. Double-check this to prevent Siri from confusing other contacts when you use the voice command.

Once you’ve cleaned up your contacts, restart your iPhone. A quick restart can help your phone refresh its settings and recognize the updates you’ve made.

Now, try saying “Siri, call my wife” again. It should now recognize only your wife without prompting you for additional clarification. If Siri still asks which one, you might want to try creating a specific contact shortcut:

1. Open the Shortcuts app on your iPhone.
2. Create a new shortcut using the “+” button.
3. Set an action to call your wife’s contact directly.
4. Save it with a clear name like “Call my wife.”

Then, you can invoke Siri by saying, “Hey Siri, run Call my wife,” and it will place the call immediately.

Remember, keeping your contacts simple and free of unnecessary notes helps Siri understand your commands better. This quick cleanup should make your voice commands more reliable and save you from the headache of multiple prompts.

Good luck!