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How I Stopped Siri from Reading My Messages on AirPods

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By Emily

How To Stop Siri From Reading Messages On AirPods

I used to love how Siri would read my messages on my AirPods. It felt cool and high-tech. But soon, it became annoying. Imagine being in a meeting, and Siri suddenly announces a personal text. Or worse, working out at the gym with loud music, only to have Siri interrupt with a random message.

It got old pretty fast. I wanted peace and quiet, not a virtual assistant giving me updates every few minutes. I knew I had to turn it off. Luckily, it wasn’t too hard. Let me show you how I finally got Siri to zip it.

How I Turned Off Siri Reading Texts on My AirPods

I got tired of Siri reading my texts through my AirPods. It was a bit much, especially in public. Here’s how I stopped it.

  • Open Settings on your iPhone
  • Tap Notifications
  • Select Announce Notifications
  • Toggle Announce Notifications off

This simple step worked for me. Siri no longer interrupts with announcements.

How I Stopped Siri from Talking When I Reconnected My AirPods

Even after turning off announce notifications, Siri kept talking. So, I fixed it with these steps.

  • Disconnect and reconnect your AirPods
  • Restart your iPhone to apply the changes

I was shocked at how easy this was. After reconnecting, everything was quiet again.

Is Siri Still Talking? I Had a Simple Fix

Siri wouldn’t stop reading my messages at first. I had to make sure everything was up to date.

  • Go to Settings > General > Software Update
  • Check if your iOS is updated

Updating the system did the trick for me. I haven’t heard Siri announce anything since.

When I Want Siri to Read My Messages

Sometimes, I still want Siri to read my texts, but only when I need it. Here’s how I brought the feature back.

  • Go to Settings > Notifications > Announce Notifications
  • Toggle Announce Notifications back on
  • Select specific apps to allow (like Messages or WhatsApp)

I love using this when I’m driving or at the gym. It’s so helpful in these moments.

When Siri Won’t Read My Messages, Here’s What I Do

If Siri isn’t reading my messages like I want, I have a few tricks to fix it.

  • Make sure Siri is enabled: Settings > Siri & Search
  • Check that your AirPods are connected properly
  • Ensure Announce Notifications is turned on for the app
  • Remember, only messages from the Apple Messages app work

This usually does the job for me. If it doesn’t, I check all settings again.

Other Ways I Keep My Notifications Private

I’ve got a few strategies for keeping my notifications private when I need them quiet.

  • Use Focus Mode or Do Not Disturb to silence notifications
  • Disable message previews: Settings > Notifications > Messages > Show Previews > Never
  • Read messages manually from the lock screen or control center
  • Use haptics only on my Apple Watch or AirPods for a quiet buzz

These tricks keep things private while still being able to check messages when I need to.

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  • Emily - Author of Home tech nerves

    I'm Emily, your go-to guide on this tech adventure. With a passion for making the digital world feel cozy and accessible, I'm here to share my insights, experiences, and the occasional tech mishap in a language that speaks to everyone. Join me on Home Tech Nerves, where we turn complex tech talk into friendly conversations.

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