iOS 27: How to Give Siri a Whole New Voice (If You Have the Right iPhone)

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iOS 27: How to Give Siri a Whole New Voice (If You Have the Right iPhone)

With iOS 27, you can change Siri's voice, accent, and even its pace and expressiveness. But there's a catch: it only works on iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, or later. Here's how to do it in a few simple steps.

Siri might be the most recognizable voice on your iPhone, but that doesn't mean you're stuck with it. With iOS 27, Apple hands you the controls to tweak Siri's accent, pick a different voice, and even adjust how fast or expressive it sounds. And the best part? It's all just a few taps away in the redesigned Siri settings. But here's the catch: this feature is exclusive to iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, and later models. Even though Siri AI works on iPhone 15 Pro and newer, the voice customization is reserved for the latest hardware. So if you've got a recent iPhone, you're in luck. ### What You'll Need - iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, or later - iOS 27 ### The Short Version 1. Open the Settings app. 2. Tap Siri. 3. Tap Voice. 4. Tap the Voice dropdown and select American or British. 5. Adjust voice, pace, and expressivity. 6. Tap the Back icon to save your changes. ### Step by Step #### Step 1: Open the Settings App First things first: grab your iPhone and open the Settings app. Remember, this only works on iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone Air, or newer. If you're on an older model, you won't see these options. #### Step 2: Tap Siri Once you're in Settings, scroll down and tap Siri. If you haven't activated the smarter Siri experience yet, you might see an option to join the Siri AI Beta waitlist. Tap "Try Siri AI Beta" to sign up. The wait time varies, but with so many people signing up, it could take a little while. If you're already in the beta, just skip ahead. #### Step 3: Tap Voice From the Siri settings menu, tap Voice. This is where all the magic happens. #### Step 4: Choose American or British Now you'll see a list of voice options. Tap either American or British—these are the only two accents that support the expressive Siri features for now. If you choose other accents like Irish, Indian, or Australian, you'll get a few non-customizable voices and that's it. So if you want the full range of expression, stick with American or British. #### Step 5: Adjust Voice, Pace, and Expressivity Tap the various color icons to switch between the different Siri voices available. Once you've found a voice you like, use the sliders to adjust the pace and expressivity. Want Siri to talk faster or slower? Go for it. Want more or less emotion? You can do that too. As you make changes, Siri will play a snippet so you can hear exactly how it sounds. That makes it super easy to fine-tune until it's just right. #### Step 6: Save Your Changes When you're happy with your customized Siri voice, tap the Back icon in the top-left corner. Your changes are saved automatically, and Siri will use the new voice from then on. ### Troubleshooting **Why can't I find the Siri AI beta?** If you have an iPhone 15 Pro or later and you don't see the option to sign up for the Siri AI Beta in Settings, it's likely because you're in an unsupported region, such as the EU. Apple hasn't rolled out the beta everywhere yet, so keep an eye out for updates. ### Final Thoughts Customizing Siri's voice in iOS 27 is a breeze—if you have the right iPhone. With just a few taps, you can make Siri sound exactly how you want. Whether you prefer a different accent or a faster, more expressive assistant, Apple gives you the tools to make it happen. So go ahead, give Siri a personality that matches yours.