If “Hey Siri” has stopped working on your iPhone 13, you’re missing out on one of the easiest ways to interact with your phone hands-free. Whether Siri ignores you entirely or just won’t activate the voice assistant like it used to, don’t worry—there are several easy fixes that can get it working again.
Here’s everything you can try to fix Siri not responding on your iPhone 13.
1. Make Sure Your Internet Connection Is Stable
Siri needs an internet connection for most of its features. If you’re offline, “Hey Siri” may not respond to many commands.
Try this:
- Toggle Wi-Fi: Go to Settings > Wi-Fi, turn it off, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on.
- Toggle Airplane Mode: Go to Settings > Airplane Mode, turn it on for 10 seconds, then turn it off again.
- Restart your router if you’re having connectivity issues at home.
2. Restart Your iPhone
Sometimes, a simple reboot clears out the temporary bugs that mess with Siri.
- Press and hold the Side button and either volume button until the power slider appears.
- Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone.
- After 30 seconds, press the Side button again to turn it back on.
3. Check If Siri Is Enabled
It’s possible Siri got turned off during an update or settings reset.
Go to Settings > Siri & Search and make sure these options are turned on:
- Listen for “Hey Siri”
- Press Side Button for Siri
- Allow Siri When Locked
Try re-enabling “Hey Siri” by toggling it off and back on again, then follow the prompts to retrain it to recognize your voice.
4. Disable Any Restrictions on Siri
If Siri is restricted, it won’t work—even if it’s technically enabled.
- Go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions
- Tap Allowed Apps
- Make sure Siri & Dictation is toggled on
5. Check Voice Feedback Settings
If Siri is responding but you’re not hearing it, you might’ve muted the responses.
- Go to Settings > Siri & Search > Siri Responses
- Select Always or When Silent Mode is Off
Also, make sure your Mute switch (above your volume buttons) is not on.
6. Clean the Microphones
If Siri can’t hear you, it won’t respond.
- Inspect and gently clean your top and bottom microphones using a soft, dry toothbrush or cloth.
- Try recording a voice memo to test if your mics are working properly.
7. Remove Your Case or Flip Cover
Some cases—especially wallet-style covers—can block your microphones or sensors. Try removing your case and test “Hey Siri” again.
8. Reset All Settings
If Siri stopped working after a recent update or setting change, resetting all settings may help.
- Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset
- Tap Reset All Settings
- Enter your passcode and confirm
This won’t delete your data, but you’ll need to reconfigure things like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Siri.
9. Factory Reset as a Last Resort
If nothing else has worked, a full reset might clear out the bug causing the issue.
⚠️ Back up your data first, as this will erase everything.
- Go to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone
- Tap Erase All Content and Settings
- Enter your passcode and confirm
After resetting, set up your iPhone as new or restore from a backup, then test Siri.
10. Still Not Working? Try Recovery or DFU Mode
If Siri is still broken—even after a factory reset—you may need to restore your iPhone using a computer:
- Use Recovery Mode or DFU Mode to perform a full restore via Finder (Mac) or iTunes (Windows/macOS Mojave and earlier).
- These methods dig deeper into iOS issues and can fix corrupted system files.
Not sure how? Let me know, and I’ll walk you through it step-by-step.
11. Contact Apple Support
If Siri still doesn’t respond after trying everything, it could be a hardware issue—especially if your mic isn’t working or your iPhone has taken a fall. Book a Genius Bar appointment or contact Apple Support directly for a full diagnostic.