Siri doesn't work in a Zip Lock.

[15danielp]

I'm relaxing in the hot tub and decide to ask Siri to set the timer. Works fine. After awhile, I try to ask Siri how much time is left, but before I can finish the question, the screen goes blank.

I tried it several times, asking different questions and giving different directions, but Siri only worked about 15% or the time, or the screen would blank out. When I take it out of the Zip Lock, it works fine.

Now all other functions work fine in the bag. Including making a call. I would think that maybe Siri couldn't hear me right, but the screen would just go blank mid-sentience. That doesn't happen when Siri can't hear you clearly.

It not a big deal as the phone is working fine otherwise. But I find this interesting.

 

[MadGoat]

She needs to breathe, man!

You're suffocating her. I don't think you'd work to well in a ziploc either

 

[DerekTS]

How about not putting it in a zip lock bag?

 

[15danielp]

How about not putting it in a zip lock bag?

I was in the hot tub and didn't want to miss a call. Like I said, it's not a big deal, I just thought it was interesting.

 

[Justim]

How is this a revelation? You cover up the microphone, and it can't hear you.

 

[futch]

This is a joke/sarcasm right?

 

[jgalan14]

Wow taking your phone in the hot tub? Thats time to relax man just like when taking a shower , you need your privacy too lol

 

[alucinari]

The problem isn't the microphone, it's the proximity sensor having trouble seeing light through the bag. I've had this issue for a long time (I put my phone in a bag when I go cycling). The phone thinks you're holding it up to your ear so the microphone sensitivity and the speaker volume turn down.

 

[15danielp]

The problem isn't the microphone, it's the proximity sensor having trouble seeing light through the bag. I've had this issue for a long time (I put my phone in a bag when I go cycling). The phone thinks you're holding it up to your ear so the microphone sensitivity and the speaker volume turn down.

Yeah this makes sense. It's clearly not the microphone. It's nice that the phone works perfectly otherwise.

----------

How is this a revelation? You cover up the microphone, and it can't hear you.

It's not the microphone. The screen just goes dark. If Siri can't hear you, it waits then says and displays: "I didn't quite get that." Maybe you didn't read my post correctly.

 

[BiggAW]

Get a microsim adapter and a phone that's Mil-Spec if you need waterproof. Or a bluetooth cordless phone with a JIS-7 handset.