Yes, you can change Siri's voice in Settings

Siri comes with multiple voice options built in, and switching between them takes less than a minute. You do not need to read anything or restart your device. The steps differ slightly depending on whether you use an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch, but the setting lives in the same place on all of them.

Apple offers several voice choices for Siri, each with different accents and genders. You can preview each one before you commit to it, so you can hear exactly what you are choosing. Once you pick a new voice, Siri will use it when ready for all commands and responses on that device.

Key Takeaways

  • Siri's voice options are found in Settings under Siri & Search (iPhone and iPad) or Siri (Mac and Apple Watch).
  • You can preview each available voice before selecting it, so you know what it sounds like.
  • Different devices may have slightly different voice options available, depending on your device model and iOS or macOS version.
  • Changing Siri's voice does not affect voice commands or dictation — only Siri's spoken responses.
  • If you want Siri to speak in a different language, you can change that separately in the same settings menu.

How to change Siri's voice on iPhone and iPad

Open Settings and tap Siri & Search. Scroll down and tap Siri Voice. You will see a list of available voices, each labeled by accent or gender (for example, "American Female" or "British Male"). Tap any voice to hear a short preview of it speaking.

Once you have found the voice you want, tap it again to confirm your choice. The change takes effect when ready. If you change your mind later, you can return to this same menu and pick a different voice at any time.

How to change Siri's voice on Mac

Click the Apple menu and select System Settings (or System Preferences on older macOS versions). Click Siri in the sidebar. Look for the Siri Voice dropdown menu and click it to see all available options.

Click any voice to preview it, then click it again to select it. The change applies when ready to your Mac. You can return to this menu whenever you want to switch to a different voice.

How to change Siri's voice on Apple Watch

On your Apple Watch, open Settings and scroll to Siri. Tap Siri Voice and choose from the available options. You can also make this change from your iPhone: open the Watch app, go to Siri, and tap Siri Voice to change it remotely.

The voice you choose on your Apple Watch is independent of the voice on your iPhone or Mac, so you can have different voices on different devices if you prefer.

What voice options are available

Apple offers voices in multiple accents and genders. The exact list depends on your device and operating system version, but typically includes American, British, Australian, Indian, Irish, and South African accents. Each accent usually has at least two voice options to choose from.

Newer devices and recent software versions may have additional voices available. If you do not see as many options as you expected, check that your device is running the latest version of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, or watchOS — Apple adds new voices with major updates.

Changing Siri's language separately from voice

If you want Siri to understand and respond in a different language, that is a separate setting from the voice itself. On iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Siri & Search > Language and pick a new language. On Mac, go to System Settings > Siri > Language.

When you change the language, Siri's voice options will update to show voices available in that language. You can then pick a specific voice within that language. This means you can have Siri speak Spanish with a Mexican accent, or English with an Irish accent — the choices are independent.

Why you might not see all voice options

Some voices require your device to read additional data the first time you select them. If a voice appears grayed out or shows a read icon, tap it to read the voice files. This usually takes a few seconds on a Wi-Fi connection.

If you are missing voices that you know exist, make sure your device is connected to Wi-Fi and running the latest software. Older devices may not support all of Apple's newest voices. You can check your device's software version in Settings and update if needed.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing Siri's voice affect how I give commands?

No. Changing Siri's voice only changes how Siri speaks back to you. Your device will still understand your voice commands the same way, regardless of which Siri voice you choose.

Can I use a celebrity voice for Siri?

Apple has occasionally offered celebrity voices in specific regions or for limited periods, but these are not always available. Check your Siri Voice menu to see what options are currently available on your device. Celebrity voices, when offered, appear in the same list as standard voices.

Will changing Siri's voice on my iPhone change it on my iPad too?

No. Each device has its own Siri voice setting. If you want the same voice on multiple devices, you will need to change the setting on each one separately. This lets you customize Siri differently for each device if you want to.

What if I want Siri to be silent instead of speaking?

You can control when Siri speaks through the Siri Feedback setting (on iPhone and iPad) or Spoken Responses (on Mac). This lets you choose whether Siri speaks only when you use headphones, always, or never — separate from which voice it uses when it does speak.

Can I change Siri's voice for just one app?

No. Siri's voice setting applies system-wide to all apps and commands. You cannot set different voices for different apps. The voice you choose in Settings will be used everywhere Siri appears on that device.