Can Apple AirPods read text messages?
With Announce Messages, you can listen to your messages with your AirPods (not available on AirPods 1st generation). When your iPhone is locked, your AirPods are connected to it, and a message arrives, a chime sounds and you can use Siri to read the message.
How do you get Siri to read text messages?
To set up the feature, go to your iPhone’s Settings, then tap Notifications and toggle on Announce Messages with Siri. When you get a new message, Siri will make a sound, then read who the message is from and the message’s contents.
How do you get Siri to announce messages on AirPods?
How to Get Siri to Announce Incoming Messages Over AirPods
- Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
- Tap Siri & Search.
- Toggle on the switch next to Announce Messages.
- To reply to a message without it being read back to you, toggle on the switch next to Reply Without Confirmation.
Why don’t my AirPods read my texts?
If you don’t hear Siri announcements
Make sure that you’re using a compatible device. Make sure that your AirPods or your compatible Beats headphones are paired to your device in Settings > Bluetooth. Go to Settings > Notifications > Announce Notifications and make sure that Announce Notifications is turned on.
How do I get my iPhone to read my texts aloud?
Make Your iPhone Read Any Text Aloud with Just a Few Taps
- Open the Settings app on your home screen.
- Tap the General tab.
- Scroll down and tap the Accessibility tab.
- Tap the Speak Selection option (it should be set to off, currently).
- Tap the toggle switch to turn it on. You can also adjust the rate of speech as well.