Dictation problem using Bluetooth headset

By GraLan, 27 October, 2023

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Apple Hardware and Compatible Accessories

There is a problem when using third-party bluetooth headphones and dictating text
When tapping on the dictate button or using magic tap you may have to wait several seconds before hearing the beep allowing you to speak your text
Sometimes you don’t even get the beep and if you do talk you find that the beginning of the Messages truncated
I found this problem on four different headsets from different manufacturers although beats works just fine
I have advised Bose who have said they have had several complaints and are contacting Apple
Although this problem has been around for all of iOS 16 it was not very serious but since iOS 17.1 it is much worse than it was before and it is a very significant problem

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By sockhopsinger on Friday, November 24, 2023 - 01:52

... because I have had that issue many times as well. However, I think that really the only thing to do is to disconnect your Bluetooth headset and do the dictation or simply type the message. Not the best answer, but with so many headsets having that issue, I know not what else to tell you. I suppose the other option is to yell your message as loud as possible and hope the recipient hears you. :)