iPad after 18.1.1 update Siri, Voice Over problem

By Tom Paterson, 22 November, 2024

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iOS and iPadOS

After IOS 18.1.1 update (from 16.7) on iPad, after asking a question, e.g. "What is the weather for the next five days" Voice Over shows the text answer visually on screen, but does not read out / speak the screen content.
Tapping on icons, gets the usual response of reading folder names etc. the problem only happens when asking questions.
Can anyone help with this issue please?
Thanks
Tom

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By Holger Fiallo on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - 14:51

Did you check the setting in Siri to see if is on always speak? Also do a restart. I always do another restart after installing update. Most suggest you do so.

By Tom Paterson on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - 14:51

Thanks fot this Holger, I will do as you have suggested and let you know the result

Thanks
Tom

By Brian on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - 14:51

Hi,

Under the main settings, go to Siri, Siri responses, and make sure spoken responses is set to "prefer spoken responses". On this screen you can also decide whether or not both your queries, and Siri's responses, show up as text on the screen. Next, go to settings, accessibility, Siri, and make sure "type to Siri" is unchecked.

By Tom Paterson on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 - 14:51

Thank you for your suggestions Brian, I will check them out
Tom