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Starting Siri from steering wheel

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Ank, Jan 20, 2015.

  1. Ank

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    Hi all,

    2011 Prius Four with Solar package and have been using Siri successfully through bluetooth and it works beautifully. But I can't figure out if there is a way to trigger Siri into listening mode without holding down the home button on the phone. Anything on the steering controls to trigger Siri?

    I know I can use the Prius' default voice controlled calling system, but it is such pain to go through step by step on its voice menu.

    Thanks!

    Ank
     
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    Sorry, that feature is not available on the 2010 Prius (or any Prius for that matter. Siri Eyes Free has only just begun showing up on select 2015 Lexus vehicles). I use the Home button on the phone as well if I need to use Siri to change playlist or albums.

    For calls, you can always use the Speed Dial function on the car (press the on-hook/call button once to bring up the phone screen, press Speed Dials, then choose the person you want) if you don't want to use voice commands.
     
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    I thought that would be the case. Bummer.

    So, does anyone have experience with one of these? It's a bluetooth "home button" and connects to your phone. Seems a little overpriced foe what it does.
     
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    Oh, hm. Seems like I can't add links yet.
     
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    If you're running iOS 8, you can use the "Hey Siri" function. Just have to make sure the phone is plugged into a power source. As long as the phone is plugged in, you can just say "Hey Siri" and the Siri will respond.
     
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    Yeah, I don't have iOS8 - by choice. It's sluggish on my oldish iphone 5.
     
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    You might want to investigate this product that is supported by iphone 5 and 2011 prius.
    It describes what you are looking for but I have not tried it.

    This PC member got it working on a genII.

    my2cents.

    Audiovox AMBR-1500-TOY

     
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    Bump.

    Your post got me wondering how to add a Home Button, too. I tried "Hey Siri" but it got weird thinking she was listening to *everything I said*. So, I checked out the Satechi Bluetooth Button ($25 from Amazon) and really like it. It's a about the size of a half-dollar and the mount reminds me of a ring pop, but it works fine. Click, Double-click and Click-hold work great w/o any lag. Very happy w/ it.

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