By Lydia | Last Updated
If you’ve got an Apple Watch, you probably know how convenient it is to use Siri on the go. Besides, with Apple Watch Siri Raise to Speak, you can easily set a countdown timer, or Reminder. No need to tap anything!
But sometimes, this can get a little annoying if Siri starts responding when you didn’t intend to. This quick guide shows how to easily toggle "Raise to Speak" on or off and how to fix Apple Watch Raise to Speak not working.
Once you raise your arm, the Apple Watch’s built-in accelerometer and gyroscope sensors will detect the motion immediately, and automatically activate Siri. Then after you speak your command aloud, Siri will perform the tasks for you.
Enabling "Raise to Speak" is a simple process, with following steps:
Step 1: Unlock your apple watch, and then tap to open Settings app.
Step 2: Scroll down to locate Siri option, tap on it.
Step 3: Find "Raise to Speak", toggle the switch to the On position to enable it, or turn it off by switch it to Off position(optional).
Step 4: After setting it up, simply raise your wrist, and once Siri is activated upon detecting the motion, start speaking your command. For example, you can ask: "What’s the weather today" or "Set a timer for 10 minutes".
There are three main steps to correctly use Apple Watch's Raise to Speak feature:
1. Raise your wrist: Make sure to raise your wrist noticeably. The higher you raise it, the better the result.
2. Rotate your wrist: Quickly rotate your wrist so that the Apple Watch screen faces you. The wrist movement should be fast, and the watch face should be as vertical as possible to the ground.
3. Start the Siri conversation: Begin your interaction with Siri, making sure to speak near the watch's microphone. You don’t need to speak loudly; a normal speaking volume is sufficient.
If you’re in trouble with Apple Watch Raise to Speak stop working, here’re some ways to fix it:
Step 1: Firstly, ensure that Raise to Speak has been enabled.
Step 2: As this feature relies on Siri being able to listen, you’d better has Hey Siri enabled. Go to your Apple Watch Settings > Siri. Turn on Listen for "Hey Siri".
Step 3: Most importantly, when raise your wrist, make sure the microphone is as close as possible to your lips at the moment the screen lights up.
Step 1: Press and hold the Side button until the Power Off slider appears. Tap on to turn off the Apple Watch.
Step 2: Wait a few seconds, then press and hold the Side Button again to power it back on.
Make sure that Wrist Detection is turned on, or the Apple Watch might not be detecting your wrist movements correctly.
Steps: Open your Apple Watch Settings app, then tap on Passcode. Check if Wrist Detection option is enabled.
Steps: Go to Apple Watch Settings > General > Software Update. Update it to the latest version.
If none of the above steps works, unpairing and re-pairing your Apple Watch might help resolve more persistent issues. This will reset many settings but should leave your data intact (it will back up to your iPhone).
Step 1: Open the Watch app on your iPhone, tap on All Watches, then tap the info icon besides your Watch. Tap on Unpair Apple Watch and confirm.
Step 2: After unpairing, pair the watch again by following the setup instructions.
Q1: What is the "Raise to Speak" feature on Apple Watch?
"Raise to Speak" is a feature that lets you activate Siri just by raising your wrist. When you lift your arm, Siri automatically listens for your command, allowing you to interact with your watch hands-free without needing to tap or press anything.
Q2: How can use Raise to Speak on iPhone?
Steps: If you’re in old iPhone visions, go to Settings > General > Siri. Here you can turn on Raise to Speak iPhone option.
However, there’s no Raise to Speak option in latest iPhone to avoid unintentionally activating Siri. But you can still enable iPhone Raise to Wake and say "Hey Siri" to free your hand.
Q3: Will turning off "Raise to Speak" improve my Apple Watch battery life?
Disabling "Raise to Speak" may slightly help preserve battery life, as it stops the watch from constantly monitoring wrist motion. However, the difference is usually minimal and won’t drastically change battery performance.
