How to Fix Siri Not Working with AirPods | Apple Intelligence Guide

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If you’re having trouble getting Siri to respond when you say “Hey Siri” while wearing your AirPods, you’re not alone. Many users experience this issue, but there are some simple steps you can try to fix it.

First, confirm that Siri is turned on in your phone’s settings. Go to Settings > Siri & Search, and make sure that options like “Listen for ‘Hey Siri'” and “Press Side Button for Siri” are enabled.

Next, check your AirPods’ connection. Make sure they are properly connected to your iPhone. If they’re not connected, try disconnecting and reconnecting them by going to Bluetooth settings on your iPhone.

If Siri still isn’t responding, try a quick reset of your AirPods. To do this, put your AirPods back in their charging case, close the lid, wait a few seconds, then open the lid again. On your iPhone, forget the AirPods by going to Settings > Bluetooth, tapping the info icon next to your AirPods, and selecting “Forget This Device.” Then, pair your AirPods with your iPhone again.

Sometimes, software updates can fix these kinds of issues. Make sure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS. To check, go to Settings > General > Software Update.

You mentioned you’re using an iPhone 15 with iOS 18.5, and that your AirPods are second generation. Confirm that your AirPods firmware is up to date by connecting them to your iPhone, then checking for updates in the Bluetooth settings.

If you’ve tried all these steps and Siri still doesn’t respond to “Hey Siri” when wearing your AirPods, the problem might be with the microphone on your AirPods. You can test this by asking Siri to do something when not wearing your AirPods. If Siri responds normally, but not when wearing the AirPods, it could be a hardware issue.

In that case, contacting Apple Support may be the best next step. They can help identify whether your AirPods need repair or replacement so you can enjoy hands-free voice control again.