iPhone tips: Siri might be listening to you when you don't want it! Know how to stop it

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iPhone tips: Concerned about your iPhone listening to your conversations? If you're utilizing Siri voice commands to activate Apple's digital assistant, it might be listening to you. However, let's clarify that we're not referring to that eerie feeling when your phone seems to flood you with related content after a casual conversation with a friend. Siri doesn't engage in such snooping behaviors. In fact, Apple updated its policies two years ago, ensuring that most Siri requests are processed on your device and never reach the company's servers. For a detailed explanation of privacy issues related to Ask Siri and Dictation, you can refer to Apple's latest statement.

While Siri may not be recording your conversations, it does actively listen for specific wake words. Presently, the wake word is "Hey Siri," but with the upcoming iOS 17 release, you can simply say "Siri" to activate the digital assistant. Once triggered, Siri can perform various tasks, such as sending texts, checking the weather, or setting timers, solely based on your verbal instructions.

However, if the notion of a digital assistant attentively listening to your every word makes you uncomfortable, there's an easy solution. You can disable Siri with just a few simple steps in your iPhone's Settings.

1. Open the Settings app and scroll down to find Siri & Search.

2. Under the "Ask Siri" section, toggle off the "Listen for 'Hey Siri'" option.

3. Next, disable Siri access when your device is locked by toggling off the "Allow Siri

When Locked" option.

4. Repeat the process by toggling off the "Press Side Button for Siri" option.

5. When a notification appears, tap "Turn Off Siri."

Congratulations! Going forward, you can rest assured that Siri won't be snooping in the