How to Delete Siri Audio Recording History on iOS

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Like the Google Assistant, Siri keeps track of all your conversations. Additionally, Apple stores and collects audio recordings and Siri usage from your phone for analysis and improvement. If you don't want Apple to store your recordings or use them for analysis, follow our guide below on delete Siri audio recordings history on iOS.

Delete Siri audio recording history on iOS

Last year, it was found that Apple had allowed its contractors to listen to Siri's recorded conversations. However, as it was discovered, the company apologized and said it had been used to improve its artificial intelligence. Also, it has stopped keeping the default voice recordings while still allowing interested users to register.

Below we have mentioned the steps to delete Siri audio recordings and turn off Siri audio sharing for analysis.

Delete Siri and dictation history

  1. On your iPhone or iPad, open Settings.
  2. Scroll down and click on the Siri and research.
  3. Tap History of Siri and dictation.
  4. Click on Delete Siri and dictation history and confirm when prompted.

Once you confirm, Apple will delete all of your existing Siri recordings from its servers in approximately 24 hours. Note that the option to delete Siri audio recordings is only available in iOS 13.2 or later and iPadOS 13.2 or later.

Disable Siri Audio Sharing for Analytics

As mentioned, Apple uses Siri and Dictation audio data to improve Siri and Dictation services for which it can store and review your audio interactions. You can prevent Apple from doing this by opting out of scans, as follows.

  1. Open Settings on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Scroll down and click Intimité.
  3. Click on Analyzes and improvements.
  4. Here look for Improve Siri and dictation and turn it off.

Additionally, if you're not using Siri, you can turn it off completely by going to Settings> Siri and search and disable the "Listen Hey Siri", "Press Home for Siri" and "Allow Siri when locked" buttons

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It was about how to delete your Siri recording history on iPhone or iPad and prevent Apple from sharing or using your recordings for analysis. If you are concerned about privacy, you should definitely turn off the feature. Anyway, if you have any doubts or questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via the comments below.

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