There are moments when Siri can become really annoying. The virtual assistant may refuse to stay quiet and won’t stop talking on your Apple Watch. It doesn’t matter if the Voice Feedback setting is set to “Headphones only” or “Control with Silent Mode“. It’s not uncommon for Siri to behave in a strange manner shortly after you update your watchOS version. So, let’s dive right in and see how you can keep Siri quiet.
If you want Siri to be quiet when you’re using your Apple Watch, you can simply disable the “Hey Siri” option and enjoy peace of mind.
On your Apple Watch, navigate to Settings and select Siri.
Then locate the “Hey Siri” option and disable it.
So, if you think Siri has become way too chatty, you can turn off the “Hey Siri” option and mute the assistant.
Disable “Raise to Speak”
If you’re running watchOS 5, you don’t need to say “Hey Siri” to wake up the assistant. All you need to do is raise your wrist and talk. However, if you want to avoid accidentally waking up Siri with this gesture, you can disable the feature. On your Apple Watch, go to Settings and select Siri. Then disable “Raise to speak“.
Additional Settings to Control Siri on Apple Watch
Control with Silent Mode
If you want to fully control how Siri interacts with your Apple Watch, go to Settings, tap General and select Voice Feedback. If you enable “Control with Silent Mode”, Siri’s interaction will be directly controlled by your Silent Mode settings. Then, if you want to silence Siri, you can simply swipe up from the bottom of the screen and tap the bell icon. This action will enable Silent Mode which means all sounds are muted on your smart watch. As long as your Apple Watch is set to Silent Mode, Siri will remain quiet as well.
Headphones only
If you’re wearing your AirPods, you can instruct Siri to respond only to your headphones. To enable this option, you need to navigate to Settings, tap Voice Feedback and then select the “Headphones only” option. Siri’s responses will be sent directly to your headphones.
Lower the Volume
A third alternative is to simply lower the volume. To control Siri’s audio volume output on the Apple Watch, go back to Voice Feedback. Tap the speaker icon and slide it to the left to lower the volume. If you want to increase the volume, slide the speaker icon the right.
Keep in mind that you cannot lower the volume that much so as to completely mute Siri on your Apple Watch. If you use this method, Siri’s responses will remain audible, especially if there’s not much background noise around.
How to Silence Apple Watch
Your Apple Watch is designed to keep you connected and informed, but there are times when you might want to minimize interruptions. Whether you’re in a meeting, at the movies, or simply enjoying some quiet time, silencing your Apple Watch allows you to choose when you want to be notified.
Silencing your Apple Watch is a straightforward process. Here’s a step-by-step guide:
Open the Settings App: Press the Digital Crown on your Apple Watch to go to the Home screen, then tap on the ‘Settings’ app.
Go to Sounds & Haptics: In the Settings menu, scroll down and tap on ‘Sounds & Haptics’.
Enable Silent Mode: In the Sounds & Haptics menu, you’ll see an option for ‘Silent Mode’. Tap on the switch next to it to enable Silent Mode. When Silent Mode is enabled, your Apple Watch will not make any sounds, but you’ll still feel a tap to alert you to notifications.
And that’s it! You’ve successfully silenced your Apple Watch.
In addition to Silent Mode, there are a few other ways you can manage notifications on your Apple Watch:
Do Not Disturb: This mode silences calls and alerts, and can be turned on manually or scheduled for specific times. To enable Do Not Disturb, swipe up on the watch face to open Control Center, then tap on the crescent moon icon.
Theater Mode: This mode keeps your Apple Watch’s screen dark and silent until you tap the screen or press a button. It’s perfect for situations where light and sound could be disruptive, like at the movies. To enable Theater Mode, swipe up on the watch face to open Control Center, then tap on the drama masks icon.
Mute Alerts: If you want to mute alerts for specific apps, you can do so in the Watch app on your iPhone. Go to ‘My Watch’ > ‘Notifications’, select an app, then tap on ‘Notification Off’.
Your Apple Watch is a powerful tool for staying connected, but it’s also important to be able to disconnect when you need to. By understanding how to silence your Apple Watch and manage notifications, you can create a balance that works for you.
Conclusion
To sum up, there are multiple ways to control Siri’s responses on your Apple Watch. But if you want to completely stop the assistant from talking on your smart watch, you need to disable the “Hey Siri” and “Raise to Speak” options.
Do you have any additional tips and trick on how to better control or silence Siri on an Apple Watch? Share your ideas in the comments below.
Madalina has been a Windows fan ever since she got her hands on her first Windows XP computer. She is interested in all things technology, especially emerging technologies — AI and DNA computing in particular.
Have Apple watch 6. There’s no Voice Feedback choice in Settings > General.