Voice Control is a great feature for hands-free operation, but it can sometimes be triggered accidentally or might not be something you use regularly. If you’re looking to turn off Voice Control on your iPhone, here’s how to do it for different iPhone models, including the latest iPhone 16, 15, and 14.
How To Turn Off Voice Control on IPhone 16, 15, and 14
For iPhone models running the latest iOS versions (iPhone 16, 15, and 14), turning off Voice Control involves a few simple steps
1. Go To Accessibility
Under Settings Scroll down and tap Accessibility.
2. Find Side Button or Home Button
Depending on your iPhone model
- For iPhones with Face ID (like iPhone 16, 15, or 14), tap Side Button.
- For older models with a physical Home Button, tap Home Button.
3. Disable Voice Control
Under the Press and Hold to Speak section, you’ll have options to choose from
- Select Off to completely disable Voice Control.
- Alternatively, select Siri if you prefer using Apple's virtual assistant.
Confirm Your Setting
After selecting your preferred option, your iPhone will no longer activate Voice Control when pressing the side or home button.
How To Turn Off Voice Control on Older IPhones
If you’re using an older model like iPhone 13, 12, or earlier, the process is very similar. Here’s a quick refresher:
- Open Settings and tap Accessibility.
- Select Side Button or Home Button.
- Under Press and Hold to Speak, choose Off to disable Voice Control, or select Siri if you want to keep Siri enabled.
What To Do If Voice Control Still Activates
If Voice Control continues to activate even after turning it off, double-check that you’ve selected the Off option under Press and Hold to Speak. Also, make sure you’re running the latest iOS version to avoid any software-related issues.
Extra Tip: Turning Off Voice Control Via Siri
For those who use Siri regularly, you can ask Siri to guide you through turning off Voice Control. Just say, “Hey Siri, turn off Voice Control,” and follow the instructions Siri provides.
