You can change Siri’s voice to a different accent and voice on the iPhone. The old iOS 9 steps have moved: on recent iOS versions the option is under Settings, Apple Intelligence and Siri (or just Siri on iPhones without Apple Intelligence), then Voice. A new voice downloads over Wi-Fi.
Quick Answer
Open Settings, tap Apple Intelligence and Siri (or Siri), then Voice. Pick a Variety (accent) and a Voice, and wait for it to download.
How to Change Siri’s Voice on iPhone
- Open Settings.
- Tap Apple Intelligence and Siri, or Siri on some models and older iOS versions.
- Tap Voice.
- Choose a Variety, such as American, British or Australian, if available for your language.
- Tap a Voice to hear it and select it.
- Stay on Wi-Fi while the voice downloads.
Voice Settings
| Setting | What it changes |
|---|---|
| Language | Which language Siri understands |
| Variety | Accent within the language |
| Voice | The specific voice |
| Siri Responses | When Siri speaks answers aloud |
| Speaking rate | In Accessibility, Spoken Content |
Troubleshooting
- Voice will not download: connect to Wi-Fi and make sure there is free storage.
- Siri still sounds the same: restart the iPhone after the download.
- Changing Language resets the voice: pick the voice again afterward.
- Siri on AirPods not working? See how to fix Hey Siri on AirPods.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a celebrity or custom voice?
No. Only Apple’s voices are available.
Does the voice change on my other devices?
Voices are set per device, so change them on each one.
Why did Siri’s voice change on its own?
Some iOS updates switch to a new default voice.
Where is the microphone Siri uses?
See where the microphone is on iPhone 14.
Summary
- Settings, Apple Intelligence and Siri (or Siri).
- Tap Voice.
- Pick a Variety.
- Pick a Voice.
- Stay on Wi-Fi while it downloads.
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