无论您是记笔记、发送消息还是起草电子邮件,听写(Dictation)功能都可以将语音实时转换为文本,从而让您不再需要在 iPhone 上打字。从 iOS 16 开始,它的速度更快,工作时间更长,并且无需互联网连接即可运行。然而,该功能并非没有问题。
如果您的键盘上缺少听写功能(Dictation)、无法激活或拒绝识别您所说的内容,本故障排除指南将向您展示如何解决该问题。以下说明也适用于 iPad。

1. 重启iPhone/iPad
如果iPhone 上的听写功能随机停止工作,请考虑快速重新启动您的设备。(Dictation)这个简单的操作可以解决干扰该功能的轻微系统问题。要做到这一点:
- 通过主屏幕(Home Screen)或应用程序库(App Library)打开“设置”应用(Settings)程序。
- 点击常规并选择关机。
- 将电源图标拖至右侧。
- 等待 30 秒。
- 按住侧面(Side)按钮,直到看到Apple徽标。

2.使用原生Apple键盘
听写功能可与Gboard和SwiftKey等第三方键盘(third-party keyboards like Gboard)配合使用,但如果重启 iPhone 后该功能仍出现故障,
最好还是切换回原生Apple键盘。(Apple)
为此,请点击地球(Globe)图标,选择英语(English),然后检查听写(Dictation)是否开始正常工作。如果是这样,请考虑通过App Store(App Store)更新非 Apple 键盘应用程序,然后再将听写(Dictation)与它们一起使用。

注意:如果您在键盘右下角
看到表情符号图标,则您的 iPhone 没有安装任何第三方键盘。(Emoji)
3. 启用听写功能
如果屏幕键盘上缺少听写麦克风图标,您必须检查键盘设置并确保其已启用。就是这样:
- 打开 iPhone 设置。
- 转到常规 > 键盘。
- 如果未激活,请启用“启用听写”(Dictation)旁边的开关。

4.检查屏幕时间限制(Time Restrictions)
屏幕使用时间(Screen Time)可以阻止某些 iPhone 功能,包括听写(Dictation)。如果上面的启用听写选项在您的(Enable Dictation)键盘(Keyboard)设置中不可用,您必须检查并解除限制。要做到这一点:
- 打开“设置”(Settings)应用程序并点击“屏幕时间”(Time)。
- 选择内容(Select Content)和隐私限制(Privacy Restrictions)。
- 点击允许的应用程序。
- 输入您的“屏幕使用时间”(Time)密码。如果您忘记了
屏幕使用时间密码,(reset your Screen Time passcode)可以使用您的Apple ID或 iCloud 帐户凭据来重置它。(Apple ID)
- 启用Siri(Siri)和听写(Dictation)旁边的开关。

5. 禁用和启用 Siri
听写与(Dictation)Siri相互关联,因此解决持久听写(Dictation)问题的另一种方法是禁用并重新启用Siri。要做到这一点:
- 打开设置。
- 点击 Siri 和搜索。
- 禁用“监听(Listen)“Hey Siri ”旁边的开关,然后按“Side Button(Press Side Button) for Siri”。

- 重新启动你的 iPhone。
- 返回Settings > Siri和搜索” ,激活“(Search)聆听(Listen)“嘿Siri ”旁边的开关并按Siri的侧边(Siri)按钮(Press Side Button),然后从头开始设置 Siri(set up Siri from scratch)。
6.添加听写语言
除了英语(English)之外,听写(Dictation)还支持多种其他语言,例如法语、西班牙语和德语 - 请查看(German—check)Apple 的(feature availability page by Apple)此功能可用性页面,了解兼容语言的完整列表。
但是,在以任何其他语言使用听写(Dictation)之前,必须将该语言添加为键盘并切换到该语言。就是这样:
- 转到“设置”并点击“常规”。
- 转至键盘 > 键盘。
- 选择添加新键盘(Select Add New Keyboard)并选择语言。

要使用该语言的听写功能(Dictation),请在调用屏幕键盘后点击地球图标,选择语言,然后点击(Globe)麦克风(Microphone)图标。
7. 清洁麦克风
如果听写功能(Dictation)经常无法准确地将语音转换为文本,那么最好检查并清洁 iPhone 的麦克风。灰尘(Dust)、污垢和污垢会妨碍它拾取您的声音。
您可以通过尝试撰写语音备忘录(compose a voice memo)来测试麦克风。如果录音不清晰,请轻轻地用牙签撬出前置听筒和右下通风孔上的所有卡住颗粒。
8. 禁用低功耗模式
低功耗模式(Low Power Mode)会限制各种特性和功能,以节省 iPhone 的电池寿命,这可能会对听写(Dictation)产生不利影响。要禁用该功能:
- 打开“设置”(Settings)应用程序并点击“电池”(Battery)。
- (Toggle)如果
低功耗模式开关处于活动状态,(Low Power Mode)请将其关闭。

9.安装最新版本(Latest Version)的iOS/iPadOS
听写(Dictation)问题可能与 iPhone 上的系统软件版本有关。查找任何待处理的 iOS 更新,安装它们,然后检查是否可以解决问题。就是这样:
- 打开设置。
- 转至常规 > 软件更新。
- 选择下载(Select Download)并安装(Install)以更新到最新的 iOS 版本。

相反,升级到较新的 iOS 版本(例如从 iOS 16 到 iOS 17)可能会引入破坏功能的错误和故障。如果最近更新后立即出现问题,则可以降级到之前的系统软件版本(downgrade to the previous system software version)。
10.重置iOS/iPadOS中的所有设置
将 iPhone 的网络、可访问性和隐私首选项恢复为默认设置是解决听写(Dictation)反复出现问题的绝佳方法。不用担心,这样做您不会丢失个人数据或应用程序,除了保存的 Wi-Fi 网络和密码。
如果您想继续重置所有设置:
- 打开设置。
- 前往General > Transfer或重置(Reset)iPhone”。
- 选择重置。
- 选择重置所有设置。
- 输入您的设备密码以验证操作。

是时候像往常一样听写了
听写(Dictation)使短信等日常活动变得轻而易举,花时间解决该功能的问题是值得的。如果上述修复均无效,请联系 Apple 支持(reach out to Apple Support)寻求帮助。
Dictation Not Working on iPhone/iPad? Try These 10 Fixes
Whether yoυ’re jotting down notes, ѕending a message, or drafting an emаil, Dictation takes the tedium out of typing on the iPhone by converting speech to text in reаl-time. Starting iOS 16, it’s also faster, works for longer, and fυnctions without an internet connection. However, the feature іsn’t without issυes.
If Dictation is missing on your keyboard, fails to activate, or refuses to recognize what you speak, this troubleshooting guide will show you how to fix that. The instructions below also apply to the iPad.

1. Restart iPhone/iPad
If Dictation on your iPhone randomly stops working, consider giving your device a quick reboot. This simple action can resolve minor system hiccups that interfere with the feature. To do that:
- Open the Settings app via the Home Screen or App Library.
- Tap General and select Shutdown.
- Drag the Power icon to the right.
- Wait 30 seconds.
- Press and hold the Side button until you see the Apple logo.

2. Use the Native Apple Keyboard
Dictation works with third-party keyboards like Gboard and SwiftKey, but it’s always best to switch back to the native Apple keyboard if the feature malfunctions despite restarting the iPhone.
To do that, tap the Globe icon, select English, and check if Dictation starts working correctly. If it does, consider updating the non-Apple keyboard apps via the App Store before using Dictation alongside them.

Note: If you see an Emoji icon on the lower right corner of the keyboard, your iPhone does not have any third-party keyboards installed.
3. Enable the Dictation Feature
If Dictation’s microphone icon is missing on the on-screen keyboard, you must check your keyboard settings and make sure that it’s enabled. Here’s how:
- Open the iPhone Settings.
- Go to General > Keyboard.
- Enable the switch next to Enable Dictation if inactive.

4. Check for Screen Time Restrictions
Screen Time can block certain iPhone features, including Dictation. If the Enable Dictation option above is unavailable within your Keyboard settings, you must check and lift the restriction. To do that:
- Open the Settings app and tap Screen Time.
- Select Content & Privacy Restrictions.
- Tap Allowed Apps.
- Enter your Screen Time passcode. You can reset your Screen Time passcode with your Apple ID or iCloud account credentials if you’ve forgotten it.
- Enable the switch next to Siri & Dictation.

5. Disable and Enable Siri
Dictation is interlinked with Siri, so another way to fix persistent Dictation issues is to disable and re-enable Siri. To do that:
- Open Settings.
- Tap Siri & Search.
- Disable the switches next to Listen for “Hey Siri” and Press Side Button for Siri.

- Restart your iPhone.
- Return to Settings > Siri & Search, activate the switches next to Listen for “Hey Siri” and Press Side Button for Siri, and set up Siri from scratch.
6. Add Dictation Languages
Besides English, Dictation supports multiple other languages, such as French, Spanish, and German—check this feature availability page by Apple for a complete list of compatible languages.
However, before you can use Dictation in any other language, you must add the language as a keyboard and switch to it. Here’s how:
- Go to Settings and tap General.
- Go to Keyboard > Keyboards.
- Select Add New Keyboard and select the language.

To use Dictation in the language, tap the Globe icon after invoking the on-screen keyboard, select the language, and tap the Microphone icon.
7. Clean the Microphone
If Dictation constantly converts voice to text inaccurately, it’s a good idea to inspect and clean your iPhone’s microphone. Dust, dirt, and grime can prevent it from picking up your voice.
You can test the microphone by attempting to compose a voice memo. If the recording isn’t clear, gently use a toothpick to pry out any stuck particles on the front-facing earpiece and the bottom right vent.
8. Disable Low Power Mode
Low Power Mode limits various features and functionalities to conserve battery life on the iPhone, which can adversely affect Dictation. To disable the feature:
- Open the Settings app and tap Battery.
- Toggle off the Low Power Mode switch if it’s active.

9. Install the Latest Version of iOS/iPadOS
Dictation issues can be specific to the system software version on your iPhone. Look for any pending iOS updates, install them, and check if that resolves the problem. Here’s how:
- Open Settings.
- Go to General > Software Update.
- Select Download and Install to update to the latest iOS version.

Conversely, upgrading to a newer iteration of iOS—e.g., from iOS 16 to iOS 17—can introduce feature-breaking bugs and glitches. If the problem occurs immediately after a recent update, it’s possible to downgrade to the previous system software version.
10. Reset All Settings in iOS/iPadOS
Restoring your iPhone’s network, accessibility, and privacy preferences to their defaults is an excellent method to fix recurring problems with Dictation. Don’t worry—you won’t lose personal data or apps except for saved Wi-Fi networks and passwords by doing that.
If you’d like to go ahead with an all-settings reset:
- Open Settings.
- Go to General > Transfer or Reset iPhone.
- Select Reset.
- Choose Reset All Settings.
- Enter your device passcode to authenticate the action.

Time to Dictate As Usual Again
Dictation makes routine activities like text messaging a breeze, and taking the time to sort out problems with the feature is worth the effort. If none of the fixes above help, reach out to Apple Support for assistance.