How to Change Siri's Voice on iPhone 8 and Later Devices

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Siri is one of Apple’s most iconic features in its suite of products, including iPhones like the iPhone 8. While it provides immense convenience with voice commands, some users might find her default female or male voice monotonous after a while. Fortunately, changing Siri's voice on an iPhone 8 and later devices running iOS 11 or higher is quite straightforward.

In this article, we'll walk you through step-by-step instructions to change the way Siri sounds when giving responses on your device(s).

Prerequisites

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* Your iPhone must be running iOS 11 or a newer version.

* You should have an Apple ID signed in on your device (for changes to sync across all compatible devices).

* Make sure you're using English as the primary language on your iPhone.

Changing Siri's Voice on iPhone

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### Step-by-Side Instructions:

1. Open Settings app from your Home screen.

2 Tap on Accessibility.

3 Scroll down and select Speech.

4 Under 'Text-to-speech', tap System Voice at the bottom of the list (iOS 11-12) or choose any voice under 'Voice Over' section (iOS 13+).

5 In iOS 9-10, you'll see a grid with various voices; in later versions, there's an 'iPhone' tab above which allows selecting from different Siri and other system voices. Tap on the desired Siri Voice.

### Tips for iPhone X or Later:

* If your device doesn't have a physical Home button (like newer models), swipe left/right at the bottom of the screen until you see Settings.

* Alternatively, long-press on any blank area on home screen and tap 'Settings'.

Additional Customization Options

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### Step-by-Side Instructions:

1. Return to Accessibility > Speech from step 4 above.

#### For iOS 11 -12:

Tap Siri Voice at the bottom of this page under 'Siri' section.

Select your preferred voice variety or gender by tapping on it.

#### For iOS 13+ and Later:

Scroll down in the 'Siri' section until you see a new option called 'Voice Feedback'. Tap on that to access additional settings, including changing Siri's speaking speed and pitch (volume).

Troubleshooting Tips

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If after following these steps you still encounter issues with your iPhone not recognizing or responding properly when trying out different voices for Siri:

1. Restarting your device by pressing and holding the Sleep/Wake button until 'Slide to Power off' appears, then sliding it right and waiting 10 seconds before turning back on usually resolves most connectivity problems.

2. If none of these solutions work:

* Check that you're running the latest version of iOS (Settings > General > Software Update).

* Consider factory resetting your iPhone as a last resort while backing up all important data first through iCloud or iTunes.

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Changing Siri's voice on an iPhone 8 and later devices is relatively simple, requiring just a few taps within Accessibility settings. Whether you want to switch between male and female voices or prefer something more neutral, Apple provides plenty of options for users who feel the default tone isn't quite their cup of tea anymore!

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