Go to Settings > General > Siri, where you can:


  • Turn Siri on or off

  • Turn “Hey Siri” on or off

  • Specify the language to use

  • Set voice accent and gender (may not be available in all areas)

  • Specify your My Info card

  • Choose a setting for Voice feedback

    • To allow Siri to speak when the Ring/Silent switch is set to silent mode, choose Always On 

    • To allow Siri to speak only when the Ring/Silent switch is set to ring mode, choose Control with Ring Switch.

    • To allow Siri to speak only when you’re using “Hey Siri” or when iPhone is connected to a Bluetooth device, headphones, or CarPlay, choose Hands-Free Only. (When the Hands-Free Only option is selected, Siri also reads back information.)


Prevent access to Siri when iPhone is locked. Go to Settings > Touch ID & Passcode (iPhone models with Touch ID) or Settings > Passcode (other models). You can also disable Siri by turning on restrictions.