Michael Babcock’s Top Tip: Stop Siri Interrupting Itself

In this feature, accessibility expert and podcast host Michael Babcock shares a practical tip for managing Siri’s behavior in iOS 17 and iOS 18, focusing on how to stop Siri from interrupting itself during responses. This common frustration arises when Siri is mid-response and begins processing a new question simply because the user speaks.

Michael guides listeners through the steps to change this setting. By navigating to Settings > Accessibility > Siri, users can enable the “Require Siri for interruptions” option. This ensures that Siri only interrupts its responses if activated with the wake words “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” preventing accidental interruptions. He explains that while the default behavior has its conveniences, enabling this setting reduces disruptions, providing a smoother user experience.

This practical adjustment is particularly helpful for those who rely heavily on Siri for continuous tasks or detailed information, minimizing the chances of unintentional interruptions during use.