If you’ve recently upgraded to an iPhone 13 and noticed that it spells out caller names instead of announcing them, you’re not alone. Many users face this issue after transferring data from an older device. Luckily, there’s a simple solution to get your iPhone 13 back to announcing caller names. Here’s how to fix the issue step by step.
How to Make Your iPhone 13 Announce Caller Names
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Check Your Siri Settings
First, ensure that your Siri language is set correctly. Follow these steps:- Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Scroll down and tap on Siri & Search.
- Make sure Language is set to English. If it’s already set, try toggling it to a different language and back to English to refresh the settings.
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Adjust Announce Calls Settings
Your iPhone might have a setting that controls when it announces caller names:- Go to Settings.
- Tap on Phone.
- Select Announce Calls.
- Choose Always to make sure your iPhone announces caller names regardless of whether you’re using headphones or not.
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Enable VoiceOver
If the above steps don’t work, you can try enabling and disabling VoiceOver as a workaround:- Go to Settings.
- Tap on Accessibility.
- Select VoiceOver.
- Turn it on, then turn it off again. This can reset how your iPhone speaks.
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Restart Your iPhone
Sometimes a simple restart can solve many issues:- Press and hold the Side button and either of the Volume buttons until the power slider appears.
- Drag the slider to turn off your iPhone.
- Once it’s off, press and hold the Side button again until the Apple logo appears.
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Update Your iPhone
Keeping your iPhone updated can prevent glitches:- Go to Settings.
- Tap on General.
- Select Software Update. If there’s an update available, install it.
- Test It Out
After you’ve made these adjustments, it’s time to test it:- Ask someone to call you and see if your iPhone announces their name.
If you’ve followed these steps and your iPhone 13 still isn’t announcing caller names, it may be worth reaching out to Apple Support for further assistance. With these simple adjustments, you should be able to enjoy the convenience of hearing who’s calling without needing to look at your screen!
