Apple HomePod It Can Read Your Text Messages Out Loud… to Anyone

The Siri personal assistant you use on your iPhone doesn't work the same way as the one on the HomePod. ... It might not seem like that much of a problem, but that means anybody with access to your HomePod can ask it to read your messages or to send someone a text. And it will have the range of your WiFi network.

1. Can HomePod read text messages?
2. Why does Siri read my texts out loud?
3. Can Siri read texts out loud?
4. Can someone read my text messages from their iPhone?
5. Is Apple discontinuing the HomePod?
6. Is the HomePod worth it?
7. How do you make Siri stop reading my texts?
8. How do I stop Siri from listening?
9. How do I get Siri to stop reading my AirPods texts?
10. What is Siri's announce message?
11. Can AirPods read WhatsApp messages?

Can HomePod read text messages?

Send and receive messages

Assuming you've set up Siri to handle Personal Requests, you can also have HomePod send, read, and reply to text messages. ... Also, try saying, “Hey Siri, read my latest message.” Your HomePod will relay the last text message you received and ask if you want to reply.

Why does Siri read my texts out loud?

When a message is received, Siri will play a tone via the AirPods. The name of the sender is read aloud. If the message is fairly short, Siri will read the entire message. For a longer message, only the sender's name and the fact that they sent a message is announced.

Can Siri read texts out loud?

Siri can read your text messages to you in a human-like voice, and you can even respond to them using your voice, too. Now that's hands-free. Here's how to have Siri read your text messages out loud: ... When prompted by Siri to say what you want to do with the message, say either “Reply” or “Read them again.”

Can someone read my text messages from their iPhone?

Will he be able to read all of my iPhone's text messages? Yes. If he has an iPad, Mac, or iPhone hooked up to the same iCloud account as you use on your iPhone, then all of the texts you receive will notify him too, and he can see your sent texts and send some of his own too.

Is Apple discontinuing the HomePod?

We are discontinuing the original HomePod, it will continue to be available while supplies last through the Apple Online Store, Apple Retail Stores, and Apple Authorized Resellers. Apple will provide customers with software updates and service and support through Apple Care.

Is the HomePod worth it?

Apple's HomePod is the best-sounding wireless smart speaker available, and you can control it by voice using Apple's virtual assistant, Siri. But the HomePod is worth considering only if you're an iPhone owner and a subscriber to Apple Music (or are willing to be)—don't buy it if you want to keep streaming Spotify.

How do you make Siri stop reading my texts?

How to get Siri to stop reading text messages?

1. Open the home page on your phone.
2. Open the Settings Menu.
3. Click on the option General.
4. Then, click on Accessibility.
5. You will be able to spot the “Speak Auto-Text” option.
6. Turn it off and return to the Homescreen.
7. Your Siri will not speak out your text messages now!

How do I stop Siri from listening?

Tap 'Settings' Tap 'Siri & Search' Deselect 'Listen for “Hey Siri”', 'Press Home for Siri' and 'Allow Siri When Locked' Tap 'Turn Off Siri' when the prompt appears.

How do I get Siri to stop reading my AirPods texts?

Go to Settings > Notifications > Announce Messages with Siri and turn on Reply Without Confirmation. If you're receiving multiple messages at once, you can quickly pause Announce Messages with Siri by taking out one of your AirPods or removing your headphones.

What is Siri's announce message?

How Announce Messages with Siri works. When a new message comes in, you hear a text tone play to your AirPods or Beats headphones and then Siri reads your message. Then, if you want to reply, immediately start speaking after Siri finishes reading the message to you. You don't even have to say “Hey, Siri.”

Can AirPods read WhatsApp messages?

AirPods can also read messages from third-party apps like WhatsApp and even e-mail messages.