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Set up voice recognition on Apple TV

Siri on Apple TV can recognize the voice associated with the Apple Account you use on your iPhone or iPad.

You can set up Recognize My Voice for up to six users on Apple TV.

Set up Recognize My Voice

On an iPhone or iPad, do either of the following:
- Set up voice recognition in the Home app on an iPhone or iPad. For more information, see Set up voice recognition and Personal Requests in the HomePod User Guide.
- Open Settings > Siri & Search, then turn on Listen for “Siri” or “Hey Siri.”
Go to Settings on Apple TV.
Go to Users and Accounts, then select a user.
Make sure Recognize My Voice is turned on.

Set up Siri requests through AirPods

If you’re wearing AirPods connected to Apple TV, you can access Siri by saying “Hey Siri,” followed by your request.

If you’re using AirPods Pro (2nd generation), you can say “Hey Siri,” “Siri,” or both.

Go to Settings on Apple TV.
Go to General, navigate down to the Siri section, then do either of the following:
- AirPods Pro (2nd generation) only: Select Listen on AirPods, then select “Siri” or “Hey Siri” for both options, or “Hey Siri.”
- All other AirPods models: Select Listen for “Hey Siri” on AirPods.

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