If you’re trying to figure out how to turn off Siri on your iPhone, we’re here to help. While Apple’s virtual assistant can be helpful at times, it can also be very irritating, so we’ve put together this guide with step-by-step instructions on how to silence Siri once and for all.
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How do I turn off Siri?
If you don’t want the virtual assistant to be active, follow these steps:
- Go to settings
- Tap Siri and search
- Turn off ‘listen for hey Siri’
- Turn off ‘press the side button for Siri’
- Turn off ‘allow Siri when locked’
It really is that simple. If you find yourself wanting to turn Siri back on, just repeat the press but turn all the options back on.
How do I turn off Siri on Apple Watch?
If you’re also trying to turn Siri off on your Apple Watch, just follow these instructions:
- Open your settings
- Select Siri
- Turn off ‘listen for Siri’
- Turn off ‘raise to speak’
- Turn off ‘press digital crown’
- Confirm turning off Siri for Apple Watch
There you have it, everything you need to know on how to turn off Siri. If you want to fill the newfound silence with tunes, our YouTube Music download and Spotify download guides can help you out. Or, if you’re looking for something new to game on, we’ve got a guide to the best gaming phones including various cell phone brands and a range of budgets.
