How to Fix Siri No Audio on Bluetooth

Wondering why Siri has no audio on Bluetooth?

Apple’s Siri has come a long way from just a regular voice assistant. Despite the updates it received in recent years, it is still vulnerable to problems. 

If you are reading this, we can assume that Siri has no audio on Bluetooth devices. This can be annoying if you often use AirPods or any wireless earbuds on your iPhone. 

Usually, improper configurations and connectivity problems cause this issue with Siri. However, it can also be due to third-party applications or corrupted software. 

In this guide, we will show you what to do if Siri has no audio on your Bluetooth devices. 

Let’s begin!

1. Restart Your Device. 

Before changing your configurations, we recommend restarting your device first if Siri is not working properly. This should reload your system resources and refresh the connection with your Bluetooth device. 

For iPhone X, 11, 12, or later: 

1. Hold down the Volume Down button and Side button until the ‘Slide to Power Off’ prompt appears. 
2. Now, drag the slider to the right and wait for 30 seconds. 
3. Press the Side button afterward to turn on your device. 

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For iPhone 6, 7, 8, or SE: 

1. Locate the Power button on your device. 
2. Now, hold the button until the ‘Slide to Power Off’ prompt shows up.
3. Drag the slider to the right and wait for 30 seconds before turning on your device. 

Once done, reconnect your Bluetooth device and see if Siri works. 

2. Forget Your Device. 

If Siri has no audio on your Bluetooth device, you can try forgetting your wireless device to reset the connection. This should also ensure that your wireless device is connected properly to your iPhone. 

Here’s what you need to do: 

1. Go to your home screen and tap on Settings. 
2. After that, tap on Bluetooth. 
3. Locate your Bluetooth device and tap on Info (i). 
4. Finally, tap on Forget This Device and follow the instructions. 

Once done, restart your device and reconnect your Bluetooth device. Try using Siri afterward to check if the problem is solved. 

3. Check Your Configurations. 

If Siri is not activating after saying ‘Hey Siri’, it’s possible that the feature is not enabled on your device. To confirm this, follow the steps below to check your configurations: 

1. First, tap on Settings from your home screen. 
2. Scroll down and access the Siri & Search tab. 
3. From here, make sure that Listen for Hey Siri and Allow Siri When Locked are enabled. 

Restart your device and check if the problem is solved. 

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4. Set Up Hey Siri Again. 

Another reason Siri is not working on your Bluetooth is if your ‘Hey Siri’ voice is not set up properly. To rule out any issues, we suggest resetting your ‘Hey Siri’ voice from the settings. 

Here’s what you need to do:

1. On your iPhone, access Settings and tap on Siri & Search. 
2. Now, turn off Listen for Hey Siri. 
3. Turn it back on afterward and tap Continue when the ‘Set Up Hey Siri’ page appears. Follow the prompts and say each command that appears on your screen. 
4. Lastly, tap on Done to complete the process. 

Connect your Bluetooth device afterward and see if Siri has audio. 

5. Use the Side Button Feature. 

If you still can’t get Siri to appear when you are connected to Bluetooth, try using the side button to launch the voice assistant. However, keep in mind that this feature is not enabled by default so you’ll have to tweak your settings first. 

See the guide below to set your side button to launch Siri: 

1. Open the Settings app on your device. 
2. Now, go to Siri & Search. 
3. Find the Press Side Button for Siri option and enable it. 

Once done, you can now use the side button to open Siri when you are connected to a Bluetooth device. 

6. Update Your Device. 

The version of iOS you’re using might have an underlying issue that causes Siri to malfunction when you connect to a Bluetooth device. To confirm this, check if there are available updates for your device and install them. 

Here’s what you need to do: 

1. First, open the Settings app on your iPhone. 
2. After that, access the General tab. 
3. Lastly, tap on Software Updates and choose Download and Install. 

Wait for your device to install the update. During this process, your iPhone might restart a few times. 

Reconnect your Bluetooth device afterward and check if Siri works. 

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7. Reset Your Network Settings. 

We’ve found out that resetting your network settings can also resolve the audio issue with Siri when connected to a Bluetooth device. This should reset the connection between your iPhone and your Bluetooth device. 

See the steps below to reset your network settings: 

1. On your device, head to Settings and access the General tab. 
2. From there, tap on Transfer or Reset iPhone. 
3. Finally, choose Reset and tap on Reset Network Settings. 

Once done, reconnect your Bluetooth device and check if the problem is solved. 

8. Check Siri Responses. 

If you can’t hear anything when you activate Siri, it’s possible that you are in Silent mode. 

However, changing your sound settings might not be applicable, if you are at work or a meeting. Fortunately, you can allow Siri to speak responses even when in silent mode. 

Here’s what you need to do: 

1. Launch Settings on your device. 
2. After that, navigate to Siri & Search > Siri Responses. 
3. Finally, set the feature to Always.

This should allow you to hear Siri speak responses, even when Silent mode is enabled on your device. 

9. Contact Apple. 

If none of the solutions above worked, the last thing you can do is report the problem to Apple’s team. 

Visit their support page and get in touch with a representative to ask for assistance regarding the problem you’re experiencing. Make sure to provide the model of your iPhone, the iOS version it’s running, and the Bluetooth device you use. 

This should help their team assess the situation and provide you with the best possible solution. 

That brings us to the end of our guide on how to fix Siri if it has no audio on Bluetooth. If you have questions, please let us know in the comment section, and we’ll do our best to answer them. 

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