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How to Disable Siri Announcing Messages (iPhone and Apple Watch)

ByJim Miller

Siri can be helpful in many situations, but there are times when you want uninterrupted music or podcasts without Siri interrupting to announce incoming messages. Whether you're wearing headphones or AirPods, you can easily customize your settings to turn off Siri's message announcements. This article will guide you on how to disable Siri announcing messages on both your iPhone and Apple Watch.

Disable Siri Announcing Messages in AirPods on iPhone

There are two ways to disable Siri announcements on your iPhone: through the Settings app or the Control Center.

1. Disable from Settings

To turn off Siri announcements completely or only for select apps, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Notifications.
  3. Under Siri, tap on Announce Notification.
  4. Turn off the Announce Notifications and Headphones options.

If you don't want to disable Siri announcements entirely, you can choose to turn it off or on for specific apps.

2. Disable from Control Center

To enable/disable Siri message announcements on the fly using the Control Center, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Control Center.
  3. Below the More Controls section, tap on the + icon next to Announce Notifications.

Now, you will find the Announce Notifications icon in your Control Center. To turn off Siri message announcements directly from the Control Center:

  1. Bring down the Control Center on your iPhone.
  2. Look for the bell icon and tap on it to turn off Announce Notifications.

You can also customize the timing for this if you don't want to permanently disable announce notifications. Simply long-press the bell icon and choose between Mute for 1 hour or Off for the day.

Disable Siri Announcing Messages on Apple Watch

If you're working out and Siri keeps interrupting you with message announcements, you can also turn off Siri announcing messages on your Apple Watch. Here's how:

1. Using Apple Watch Settings

To disable Siri announcing messages on your Apple Watch:

  1. Wake up your Apple Watch screen.
  2. Open Settings.
  3. Scroll down and open Siri.
  4. Look for Announce Notifications, tap on it, and disable it.

Siri will no longer read your notifications or messages on your AirPods.

2. Using the Apple Watch Control Center

If the Announce Notifications icon is not available in your Apple Watch's Control Center, you can add it. Here's how:

  1. Wake up your Apple Watch screen.
  2. Press the Side button to open the Control Center.
  3. Look for the Announce Notifications icon. If the bell icon is red or highlighted, it means the announce notifications option is enabled.
  4. Simply tap on it to turn it off.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily disable Siri announcing messages on both your iPhone and Apple Watch. Make sure your AirPods are connected to your iPhone to access these settings. You can also customize which app Siri reads messages from in your AirPods and disable others. Both the iPhone and Apple Watch allow you to control notifications and customize settings according to your preferences.