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cayugafalls

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4. Siri is only supposed to respond to queries that start with "Hey Siri"

Fri May 15, 2020, 01:47 PM

May 2020

It is called an activation phrase. Yes, the device is in listening mode, but the listening is specific to a certain phrase, and certain vocal frequency. That "Hey Siri" in your voice activates the listening phase for other non specific phrases. Otherwise, Siri is just a dumb AI waiting to be activated.

What you report seems odd, like a glitch. I'd report it to apple.

I tried to duplicate the response to no avail. Even tried it by stating Hey Siri, my mini just displayed web pages with reference to trump and evil...

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Weird thing happened with siri. [View all] Kota May 2020 OP

Report it to Apple and ask what's up jls4561 May 2020 #1

You may have prefaced it with something like "I'm serious" which can wake Siri up woodsprite May 2020 #2

Technically, it is not supposed to recognize other peoples voices. cayugafalls May 2020 #7

Must be a glitch! He has nowhere near the angelic voice that I have ;) nt woodsprite May 2020 #8

Curious result PJMcK May 2020 #3

Yes it is, but I use the female voice, so just reffered to it as she.lol Kota May 2020 #5

Siri is only supposed to respond to queries that start with "Hey Siri" cayugafalls May 2020 #4

Thats what I thought to. Ive had it activate before to something, it usually says "what can I help Kota May 2020 #6

Right. Voice Recognition is not 100% yet. Close, but not 100%. cayugafalls May 2020 #9