How to Fix Siri 'Can't Find in Contacts' on Apple Intelligence

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Having trouble with Siri not recognizing your contacts for the past few years? If you’ve asked Siri to call someone and it responds with “Can’t find it in your contacts,” even though the contact is saved, don’t worry—you’re not alone. Here’s a simple solution to fix this issue and get Siri working smoothly again.

First, ensure that your contact is properly saved in your phone. Open your Contacts app and double-check that the name and phone number are correct and saved in the right group. If everything looks good, the next step is to refresh Siri’s connection to your contacts.

Start by opening your Settings app, then go to Siri & Search. Turn off Siri by toggling off the switch, then wait a few seconds and turn it back on. You might be prompted to set up Siri again—follow the on-screen instructions. Once Siri is enabled again, ask it to call the contact you saved earlier to see if it now recognizes the name.

If Siri still can’t find the contact, try a quick restart of your phone. Sometimes, a simple reboot can solve minor glitches. After restarting, go back into Settings and Siri & Search to ensure everything is enabled properly.

Another good step is to check your contacts’ privacy settings. In Settings, go to Privacy & Security, then choose Privacy, and tap on Contacts. Make sure Siri & Suggestions has access to your contacts.

If these steps don’t work, you might need to update your phone to the latest software version. Outdated software can cause bugs like this. Simply go to Settings > General > Software Update, and if an update is available, install it.

Following these steps should help Siri recognize your contacts again. If it still doesn’t work, consider deleting the contact and saving it again, or resetting your network settings as a last resort. This quick fix can often resolve hidden glitches that interfere with Siri’s ability to access your contacts.