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Hey Siri

Sets whether iPhone listens for “Siri” or “Hey Siri” to activate Siri with your voice.

In iOS 17

Settings then Siri & Search then Listen for

“If you want to activate Siri with your voice: Go to Settings > Siri & Search, tap “Listen for,” then choose “Hey Siri” or “Siri” (if you have that option).” — Apple User Guide

Where it has lived

  1. iOS 27 and later

    Settings then Siri then Requests then “Siri” or “Hey Siri”

  2. iOS 18 until iOS 27

    Settings then Siri then Talk to Siri

  3. Before iOS 18

    Settings then Siri & Search then Listen for

Checked against Apple's User Guides from iOS 17 onward. Menus can differ slightly by region, language, model and installed apps.

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Last verified 8 Oct 2026

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