How to Get Siri to Read Text Messages on iPhone

Siri can only read text messages that are sent to you, not messages you send to others. This is because Siri is designed to read incoming messages, not outgoing ones.

To have Siri read your text messages, you'll need to have an iPhone with iOS 10 or later. This is because the feature was introduced in iOS 10 and has been improved in subsequent updates.

To enable Siri to read messages, you need to have Siri set up to announce messages. This can be done by going to the Settings app and navigating to Notifications, then tapping on Announce Messages with Siri. Once enabled, Siri will automatically read incoming messages to your compatible earbuds.

You can also customize Siri's settings to only announce messages from certain people, such as those on your Favorites list or Recents. To do this, go to the Announce Messages with Siri screen and tap on the Messages option underneath Announce Messages From.

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If you're using a compatible earbud, such as AirPods or Powerbeats Pro, you can enable Announce Notifications to have Siri read out your messages and notifications automatically. To do this, go to the Settings app and tap on Notifications, then tap on Announce Notifications to enter a menu of options.

If you're having trouble getting Siri to read your messages, try unpairing and re-pairing your earbuds. This may resolve any issues and allow Siri to read your messages correctly.

Here are the compatible earbuds that can work with Siri's message-reading feature:

If you don't have compatible earbuds, you can still have Siri read your messages by saying "Hey, Siri, read my messages." This will allow Siri to read your new messages to you, although it may not be as seamless as using a compatible earbud.

To make Siri read your text messages, you'll want to enable Announce Messages with Siri. This feature allows Siri to automatically read your incoming messages aloud through your AirPods or supported Beats headphones.

First, open the Settings app on your iPhone, iPod Touch, or iPad, and go to Notifications (or Siri & Search if you're running iOS 13). Tap Announce Messages with Siri and ensure it's enabled, indicated by a green toggle button.

Siri will automatically read incoming messages to your compatible earbuds, sending you a notification when a new message arrives without needing to say "Hey Siri." You can then command Siri to reply to the message by saying "Reply" and dictating your response.

If you don't have compatible earbuds, you can still have Siri read your messages by saying "Hey Siri, read my messages." However, this method only works when you give the command and may not be as convenient as having Siri automatically read your messages.

Here are the steps to enable Announce Messages with Siri:

By following these steps, you can have Siri read your text messages aloud, making it easier to stay connected without needing to constantly check your phone.

To enable Siri to read messages on your iPhone, you'll need to navigate to the Settings app. Tap on Notifications, then Announce Messages with Siri. This feature allows Siri to automatically read incoming messages to your AirPods or supported Beats headphones.

To customize Siri's message reading, you can change the settings to only notify you of messages from certain people, such as those on your Favorites list or Recents. This way, you can work without interruptions from unwanted messages.

If you want to send replies without taking the time to look them over manually, you can switch on the Reply without Confirmation button on the Announce Messages with Siri page. This way, Siri will automatically send your response after you speak to it.

Siri will only read new messages if they arrive when the screen is off and your compatible earbuds are in your ears. If you don't have compatible earbuds, you can still have Siri read your messages by saying something like: "Hey, Siri, read my messages."

Here's a list of compatible earbuds that work with Siri's message reading feature: