To stop Siri from reading messages on your AirPods, you can disable the "Announce Notifications" feature on your iPhone or iPad. Here are the main methods:
Via Settings
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap Notifications.
- Tap Announce Notifications under the Siri section.
- Toggle Announce Notifications off to stop Siri from reading any notifications, including messages, through your AirPods
You can also disable announcements for specific apps by scrolling down in the Announce Notifications menu and toggling off individual apps like Messages if you want to stop only message reading but keep other notifications announced
Via Control Center
- With your AirPods connected, open the Control Center by swiping down from the upper-right corner of the screen.
- Tap the bell icon (Announce Notifications) to toggle it off.
- Alternatively, press and hold the bell icon to temporarily mute announcements for an hour or a day
Additional Notes
- This feature is enabled by default when you pair AirPods (2nd generation or later) or supported Beats headphones with an iPhone running iOS 15 or later
- Disabling Announce Notifications affects all connected Bluetooth devices, not just AirPods
- You can customize when announcements occur, such as disabling them only when headphones are connected but keeping them for CarPlay
By following these steps, Siri will no longer read your messages aloud on your AirPods, allowing for an uninterrupted listening experience.
