How far can Siri hear you?

All replies. There is no specific distance requirements when it comes to using Hey Siri, as it can be vary based on a variety of factors. I do recommend checking out the resource below, as there are times when it's expected for Hey Siri not to respond.
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Can Siri hear me all the time?

No. Apple says that Siri is not eavesdropping at all. Instead, the software's ability to respond to a voice command is programmed in. So, it's not really listening at all times.
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How do I stop Siri from listening?

Do this:
  1. Start the Settings app and then tap Siri & Search.
  2. Turn off Listen for "Hey Siri" by swiping the button to the left.
  3. Turn off Press Side Button for Siri by swiping the button to the left.
  4. After you turn off both of these settings, you'll see the Turn Off Siri pop-up. Tap Turn Off Siri.
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Is using Siri safe?

Apple maintains its commitment to privacy and security, but users are still concerned. Siri collects a wide range of privacy and personal information that is highly sensitive for individual users. It is important for Apple to protect their users' data and keep them safe from leaks.
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How do I stop my iPhone from listening to me?

Go to Settings > Siri & Search. Toggle off Listen for “Hey Siri”, Press Side Button for Siri, and Allow Siri When Locked.
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11 Things You Should NEVER Say To Siri!



Can someone hear your conversations through your phone?

It's also a common misconception that a phone can be hacked or that someone can listen to your phone calls just by knowing your phone number. This is not possible and is completely false.
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Does the orange dot mean someone is listening?

If both are in use, you'll see the green camera dot. So if you use an iPhone and want to know if your phone is listening or watching, glance at the upper-right corner. If you see the small green or orange dot, your microphone or camera is on.
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Can Siri be used to eavesdrop?

Apple Siri isn't the only eavesdropping voice assistant

It raises the question of how secure smart speakers are: Millions of people enable these devices within their homes without adding any privacy controls.
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Can Siri do Harry Potter spells?

There are three enchantments waiting and ready to be used with Siri: Lumos, which turns on your torch; Nox, which turns it off again; and Accio, which opens an app. While these spells are primarily just a fun feature, they do have their uses.
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What does Siri stand for?

(According to Wikipedia, the name is now also used as shorthand for "Speech Interpretation and Recognition Interface.") "Jobs was similarly on the fence about the names 'iMac' and 'iPod,' but failed to find a better option," says Leslie Horn at PC World.
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How do you tell if your iPhone is recording you?

Follow the dot

When your iPhone's microphone is on or was recently accessed, a small orange dot appears in the upper-right hand corner of the screen. If your camera is in use or was recently recording, you'll see a green dot. When your iPhone's camera and microphone are in use, you'll see the green camera dot.
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Does your iPhone record everything you say?

When you use your default settings, everything you say may be recorded through your device's onboard microphone. While there's been no concrete evidence, many Americans believe their phones routinely collect their voice data and use it for marketing purposes.
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Does Apple listen to conversations?

Apple can listen to conversations with Siri in order to improve accuracy. Here's how to stop it happening on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, HomePod & Apple TV.
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Does Apple spy on its users?

Apple also denies using iPhone microphones or cameras to spy on users, but this is cold comfort for those who worry about their privacy when they have an iPhone in the room with them. The good news is, you're not totally helpless when it comes to protecting your data.
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How do I stop my phone from listening to me?

How to Stop Google From Listening on Android
  1. Open Settings on your phone and enter the Google category.
  2. Select Settings for Google apps > Search, Assistant, & Voice.
  3. Hit Voice on the resulting page.
  4. You'll see a Voice Match entry; tap it.
  5. Disable the Hey Google slider to disable "OK Google" detection.
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How does Siri know what I am saying?

How does Siri, or any other voice assistant, translate the words I'm saying into something it can understand? Meredith Broussard: The computer takes in the waveform of your speech. Then it breaks that up into words, which it does by looking at the micro pauses you take in between words as you talk.
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How do you make Siri mad?

If you want to upset Siri, comment on her voice. Say something like, "Siri, I don't like your voice." Then, wait for the generated response.
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Who is the original Siri voice?

Susan Bennett is the one we're familiar with here in the United States, but in the UK, Jon Briggs served as Siri's original voice, while Karen Jacobsen was Australia's first Siri.
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Can someone listen in on my iPhone calls?

Answer: A: No. But they can do a lot of other things, including permanently disabling your phone. So protect your Apple ID so it can't be hacked.
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Can Siri hear whisper?

According to AppleInsider, "Apple is researching how to detect environmental noise levels and user voice patterns so Siri can respond with a yell or a whisper as needed." Right now, Siri will always respond at the volume set by the user, unconcerned by how loudly the request was given or noise levels nearby.
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Does Siri listen to conversations for ads?

Why is my phone listening to me? Foremost, our phones listen to us to virtually assist us. That's through voice assistant apps, like Siri and “Hey Google,” but also through personalized advertisements that follow conversations had on them.
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Is someone watching me from my phone?

The following signs may indicate that someone is using your phone's camera to watch you: Suspicious background apps. Camera misbehaving. Odd files and inexplicably low storage space.
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Why do I have 4 dots on my iPhone?

That's usually where the cellular signal strength is displayed. In your case you don't have signal. That's usually where the cellular signal strength is displayed.
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What is the green dot on my iPhone?

The green light dot on iPhone means an app is using your camera or your camera and microphone simultaneously. When the green dot appears in the top-right corner of your screen — also right above your cellular bars — it's an indication that an app is using your iPhone's camera, or both its camera and microphone.
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