How to Turn Off Siri on iPhone 16 (Completely)
Siri can be helpful sometimes, but most of the time she just gets in the way. I can't tell you how many times Siri has accidentally activated when I was talking to someone. If you're tired of Siri interrupting you, here's how to turn her off completely on iPhone 16.
Turn Off "Hey Siri"
This will prevent Siri from activating when you say "Hey Siri".
- Open Settings > Siri & Search
- Toggle off "Listen for 'Hey Siri'"
Turn Off Siri Completely
If you never want to use Siri again, you can turn her off completely.
- Open Settings > Siri & Search
- Toggle off "Press Side Button for Siri"
- Tap "Turn Off Siri" to confirm
This will also turn off Siri on your lock screen and in apps.
Why I Turned Off Siri
I turned off Siri for two main reasons: 1. She accidentally activates all the time 2. I don't like the idea of my phone always listening to me
Alternatives to Siri
If you need a voice assistant, you can use Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa instead. I use Google Assistant, and I find it much more accurate than Siri.
Pro Tip
Even if you turn off Siri, you can still use voice control to control your iPhone. Voice control doesn't require an internet connection, and it's much more private.
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Now you can finally have peace and quiet without Siri interrupting you! For more easy tech tips, check out our Tech Tips section or return to home.
