How to Use Apple Intelligence for Siri & WhatsApp on iPhones

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Are you having trouble listening to WhatsApp messages with Siri? You’re not alone! Recently, many users have experienced this issue, including myself and my mom, who relies on this feature for accessibility. If you find that Siri won’t read your WhatsApp messages, here’s a straightforward guide to help you troubleshoot and potentially resolve the problem.

Step 1: Check Your Settings

First, make sure that both WhatsApp and Siri have the permissions they need.

Open Settings on your iPhone.
Scroll down and tap on WhatsApp.
Ensure that all permissions, especially notifications and microphone access, are granted.

Step 2: Restart Your Devices

Sometimes, a simple restart can solve many issues.

Press and hold the power button on your iPhone until you see the slider.
Slide to turn off the phone.
Wait for about 10 seconds, then turn it back on.

Step 3: Update Your Apps

Outdated apps can cause compatibility issues.

Go to the App Store.
Tap on your profile picture in the top right corner.
Scroll down to see if there’s an update available for WhatsApp. If so, tap Update.

Step 4: Re-enable Siri for WhatsApp

You can try to reset Siri’s connection with WhatsApp.

Go back to Settings.
Tap Siri & Search.
Scroll down to WhatsApp and toggle off Use with Siri.
Wait a moment, then toggle it back on.

Step 5: Check for iOS Updates

An outdated iOS can lead to various issues, including problems with Siri.

Open Settings.
Tap on General.
Select Software Update and see if any updates are available. If so, follow the prompts to update.

Step 6: Contact Support

If none of these steps work, it might be time to reach out for help. You can contact Apple Support or WhatsApp support for further assistance.

By following these steps, you should be able to get Siri up and running again with your WhatsApp messages. If the issue persists, hang in there—it could be a temporary glitch that gets resolved in a future update.