You can change Siri's voice, accent, and language in Settings

Open Settings, tap Siri & Search, then Siri Voice. You will see options for different voices — usually five or six choices per language, with names like "American English (Female)" or "American English (Male)". Pick the one you want and it takes effect when ready. You can also change the language Siri responds in from the same menu, and adjust whether Siri speaks out loud or only shows text on screen.

The voices available depend on which language you select. If you choose British English, you get different voice options than American English. Some languages have more voice choices than others. All of these settings sync across your devices if you use the same Apple ID, so changing Siri's voice on your iPhone will change it on your iPad and Mac too.

Key Takeaways

  • Siri's voice settings are in Settings > Siri & Search > Siri Voice, and changes take effect when ready.
  • You can choose from multiple voice options within each language, and the available voices change depending on which language you select.
  • Turning off Listen for "Hey Siri" in the same menu prevents Siri from activating when you say the wake phrase.
  • Siri voice changes sync across all your devices that use the same Apple ID.

Where to find Siri voice settings on iPhone and iPad

Go to Settings on your home screen. Scroll down and tap Siri & Search. You will see several options here: Listen for "Hey Siri", Press Side Button for Siri, Siri Suggestions, and others. Tap Siri Voice — it is usually near the top of the list.

The Siri Voice menu shows you all available voices for your current language. Each voice is labeled with the language and gender — for example, "American English (Female)" or "American English (Male)". Tap any voice to hear a short sample, then tap it again to select it. Your choice saves automatically.

Changing Siri's language and accent

If you want Siri to respond in a different language or accent, go back to Siri & Search and tap Language. This is separate from your device's system language. You can have your iPhone set to English but ask Siri questions in Spanish, French, Mandarin, or dozens of other languages. When you change the language here, the available voice options change too.

Each language has its own set of voices. British English has different voice choices than Australian English. If you switch languages often, you can set Siri to recognize multiple languages at once — tap Language and look for the option to add a second language. This lets Siri understand you whether you speak English one moment and Spanish the next.

Turning Siri's voice output on or off

By default, Siri speaks her responses out loud. If you want Siri to show text on screen instead, go to Siri & Search and tap Siri Responses. Choose Spoken Responses to hear Siri talk, or Written Responses to see text only. You can also set it to Automatic, which means Siri speaks when your device volume is up and stays silent when it is muted.

This setting is useful if you use Siri in quiet places like libraries or offices, or if you straightforward prefer reading responses. The voice you selected still matters — it determines which voice Siri would use if you later switch back to spoken responses.

Why you might want to change Siri's voice

Some people find certain voices easier to understand than others. If English is not your first language, you might prefer a voice with a different accent. Others change Siri's voice for personal preference — you spend a lot of time hearing it, so picking one you like makes sense. A few people disable Siri's voice entirely because they find it distracting or because they use Siri in situations where hearing a voice out loud would be awkward.

Changing Siri's voice does not change how Siri works or what it can do. It is purely about the voice you hear when Siri responds. The underlying assistant and its capabilities stay the same no matter which voice you pick.

What happens when you update your device

When you update your iPhone or iPad to a new version of iOS or iPadOS, your Siri voice choice usually stays the same. Apple occasionally adds new voice options in updates, so you might see additional choices available after an update, but your current selection will not change unless you manually switch it.

If you restore your device from a backup, your Siri voice settings restore along with everything else. If you set up your device as new, Siri defaults to the standard voice for your region — usually American English (Female) in the United States — and you will need to change it again if you prefer something different.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use a celebrity voice for Siri?

No. Apple has never offered celebrity voices for Siri on iPhone or iPad. The voices available are professional voice actors hired by Apple. On HomePod speakers, you can choose from a larger set of voices, but they are still not celebrity voices.

Does changing Siri's voice affect how Siri understands me?

No. Siri's ability to recognize and understand what you say does not change when you switch voices. The voice is only the output — how Siri talks back to you. The speech recognition that listens to you stays the same.

Will my Siri voice change if I switch to a different language?

When you change Siri's language, the voice options available change, but your device does not automatically pick a new voice. You will see a new list of voices for that language and can choose which one you want. If you switch back to your original language later, your original voice choice is still there.

Can I have different Siri voices on different devices?

Yes. Even though Siri voice settings sync across devices with the same Apple ID, you can manually change the voice on each device independently. If you want your iPhone to use one voice and your iPad to use another, you can set them that way and they will stay different.