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What Happens When You Say 14 to Siri?
Find out what Siri does if you say 14, 17, or 911
By Sandy Writtenhouse Sandy Writtenhouse Writer Kaplan University Sandy has been writing about technology since 2012. Her work has appeared on How-To Geek, MakeUseOf, iDownloadBlog, groovyPost, and many other websites. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on August 21, 2021 Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Reviewed by Michael Barton Heine Jr Michael Heine is a CompTIA-certified writer, editor, and Network Engineer with 25+ years' experience working in the television, defense, ISP, telecommunications, and education industries. lifewire's editorial guidelines Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email iPhone & iOS Switching from Android If you want to summon Siri on your iPhone to see what happens if you say the number “14,” you might want to think twice. That is unless you need emergency services. What s the Deal With Certain Numbers
Locations outside of the Americas use the number 14 and others to contact police, fire, and ambulance services in the case of an emergency. Not every country or region uses 911. Along with the number 14, numbers 15, 17, 18, and 19 are also used to contact emergency services in countries and regions such as Albania, Chad, Mali, Martinique, Morocco, Tahiti, etc. Other numbers like 01, 02, and 03 are used in Ukraine, Latvia, and Belarus for their emergency services. For a complete list of emergency service numbers and codes like these, take a look at the U.S. Department of State - Bureau of Consular Affairs table for using 911 abroad. What Does Siri Do When You Say 14
If you access Siri on your iPhone and say any of the numbers mentioned above, this should not immediately dial the police, fire, or ambulance service in your area. For instance, on an iPhone 12 running iOS 14.5, saying the numbers 14 and 03 to Siri prompts a response rather than an automatically-dialed emergency call. Siri displays a message explaining the number is used in some locations to contact emergency services. Siri then goes onto confirm whether it should dial 14, 03, or indeed, Emergency Services. Please be aware; however, this is not a guarantee it will work this way on every Apple device and operating system version. If Siri makes the emergency call, you should have three seconds to tap Cancel before it goes through. And if you do receive the messages in the screenshots above, you can tap away or ask Siri for something else without taking any action to make or cancel a call. Can You Have Siri Call 911
Now, if you’re wondering whether Siri will call 911 for you if instructed, the answer is yes. The simple command, “Hey Siri, dial 9-1-1,” will do exactly that. And you do have three seconds to hit the Cancel button before the call is placed. What Does Siri Do With These Numbers on a Mac
Mac users can also reap the benefit of Siri’s assistance. However, if you say the same numbers as above, like 14 or 03, Siri will let you know you’ll need to use your phone to contact emergency services. And it’s important to note the same is true if you give a “9-1-1” command to Siri on your Mac. Don t Play Around With These Numbers
It’s not worth messing around with Siri to see what happens with these numbers. It’s always possible it could contact your local emergency services by mistake. Heed this warning and only use these numbers with Siri on your iPhone when you have an emergency. Another helpful Siri shortcut is "Hey Siri; I’m getting pulled over." FAQ How do I use Siri on iOS 14? Make sure Siri is enabled in Settings > Siri & Search. To use, either say, "Hey Siri" or long-press the button on the right side. How do I activate Siri on a Mac? If you didn't opt to enable Siri when you first set up your Mac, you can still enable it later. On the latest version of the macOS, select the Apple icon > System Preferences > Siri > Enable Ask Siri. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire What Is Crash Detection on iPhone and Apple Watch? How to Cancel Apple Arcade What is the Newest iPhone? (2022) iPhone 14: Release Date, Specs, Price, and News How to Use Siri on iPhone 12 How to Make Siri Mad How to Use Apple Watch With Siri How to Use AirPods and AirPods Pro How to Show Battery Percentage on an iPhone XR iPhone Emergency Calls: How to Use Apple SOS Best Free Internet Phone Calls Apps (October 2022) How to Set Alarm on Apple Watch How to Use Google Assistant on iPhone How to Make Wi-Fi Calls on Your iPhone How to Make Phone Calls With Your HomePod What Is Siri and How Can Siri Help Me? Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies