Fixed: Siri does not respond to commands on iPhone 16 Pro Max

Solutions

If Siri activates but doesn’t respond to commands on your iPhone, it may be due to issues with your internet connection, settings, or software.

Solution 1: Adjust Siri Response Settings

1. Navigate to Settings > Siri & Search.
2. Select Siri Responses and choose Prefer Spoken Responses instead of automatic.

Solution 2: Check Screen Time Restrictions

1. Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
2. Ensure that Siri and Dictation are allowed.
3. Enabling these settings and rebooting the device has helped some users 

Note (Optional): Turn Off Content & Privacy Restrictions

After rebooting, return to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.

Toggle the switch Off if you no longer want it enabled.

Solution 3: Turn on Content & Privacy Restrictions

Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions

Turn ON and make sure Siri & Dictation is allowed.

Go to Settings > Siri & Search. Tap Listen for “Siri” or “Hey Siri. Change it to “Hey Siri”.

Solution 4: Reset Siri Settings

1. Go to Settings > Siri & Search > Talk & Type to Siri
2. Toggle it OFF, then wait a few seconds.
3. Toggle it back ON
4. Follow the voice setup prompts again when asked

Solution 5: Turn Off Apple Intelligence to Restore Siri

1. Go to Settings > Siri & Search > Apple Intelligence
2. Turn Off Apple Intelligence.

Solution 6: Deleting Dictation History

1. Go to Settings > Siri & Search > Siri & Dictation History
2. Tap "Delete Siri & Dictation History".

Solution 7: Use Vocal Shortcuts to Trigger Siri

1. Go to Settings > Accessibility > Vocal Shortcuts
2. Tap "Add Action"
3. Type Phrase. Enter “Hey Siri”
4. Choose Action: Select Open Siri
5. Tap Save

Solution 8: Turn On “Talk to Siri”

1. Go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri
2. Tap "Talk to Siri". Make sure it’s turned ON

Solution 9: Remove Old VPN Profile

1. Go to Settings > VPN & Device Management
2. Look for any old VPN profiles and remove them.

Solution 10: Turn Off Side Button for Siri

1. Go to Settings > Siri & Search
2. Tap "Talk to Siri"
3. Turn Off "Press Side Button for Siri".

Solution 11: Reset Hidden Suggestions

1. Go to Settings > Siri & Search
2. Tap "Reset Hidden Suggestions".

Solution 12: Turn Off "Learn from App Clips"

1. Go to Settings > Siri & Search
2. Tap "App Clips".
3. Turn Off "Learn from App Clips".

Solution 13: Reset Network Settings

1. Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone
2. Tap "Reset" > Reset Network Settings.

Solution 14: Check Siri’s Language and Voice Settings

Go to Settings > Siri & Search > Language.

Solution 15: Check Your Internet Connection

Siri requires an active internet connection for most tasks.
Ensure you’re connected to Wi-Fi or cellular data and that the connection is stable.

Solution 16: Check Dictation and Language Settings

Go to Settings > General > Keyboard, and ensure that Enable Dictation is turned on.
Ensure Siri’s language matches the one you speak:
Settings > Siri & Search > Language.

Solution 17: Contact Apple Support

If none of the above works, there could be a deeper software or hardware issue. Contact Apple Support or visit an Apple Store for assistance.

If Siri is not responding to commands despite being triggered by "Hey Siri," the issue is likely related to internet connectivity, settings, or software. By troubleshooting using the steps provided—checking your internet, updating iOS, adjusting Siri settings, and resetting network configurations—you can usually resolve the problem. If none of these solutions work, contacting Apple Support is the best next step for diagnosing hardware or deeper software issues.