How to Change Siri’s Default Messaging App in iOS 17

Nothing can beat the convenience of using Siri to send a message to your contacts. Rather than typing large paragraphs, you can quickly dictate your message and send it using Siri. However, Siri would send that message using the Messages app. If you want to use a third-party app, you’ll have to say that in your command. Well, that’s a thing of the past now. One of themost exciting iOS 17 featuresis the ability to change the app that Siri should use to send your message after dictating the text. Interesting, right? Let’s see how it’s done.

How to change Siri’s default messaging app

It’s pretty easy to change the messaging app that you wish to send a message using Siri. It’s worth mentioning that you cannot set WhatsApp, Telegram, or any other app as your default messaging app for Siri. While there is no direct method, Siri will remember to choose the selected app as the default option for the next time.

Rather, you can change the messaging app for Siri after dictating or typing a message. Before you get too excited, make sure to be very quick as you have to stay on top of the 5-second countdown that’s visually shown through the send button. Once that button is filled, your message will be sent via the Messages app. Here are the complete steps to do it:

Note: The below steps will work only on iPhones running the latest iOS 17.

Once you’ve done this, Siri will notify you that the message has been sent. You can double-check this by heading to the app that you chose.

How to remove suggested messaging apps

You can use Siri to send messages using third-party messaging app. That said, sometimes you might see and choose an app that doesn’t support direct messaging. While Siri will let you know this by showing a blank screen with no information, you can also choose to remove a suggested app. This will help keep the list uncluttered and avoid any confusion while sending a message using Siri. Here is how to do it:

Going forward, you will still be able to open that app using Siri but it won’t send your information to Apple to process your requests. As a result, you won’t see those apps in suggestions while sending a message.

With iOS 17, you have the liberty to change the app you want to send messages using Siri. Unarguably, iMessage offers a seamless experience on iPhones, and new features likeCheck-In, Catch Up, andSwipe to Replyhave been added to enhance the user experience. That said, it’s great to have a handy feature in iOS 17 that lets you send text messages using your favorite app. What’s your take on this new feature? Don’t forget to drop your views in the comments below.

Kanika Gogia

Kanika has been a loyal iPhone user since 2014 and loves everything Apple. With a Master’s in Computer Applications, passion for technology, and over five years of experience in writing, she landed at Beebom as an Apple Ecosystem Writer. She specializes in writing How To’s, troubleshooting guides, App features, and roundups for Apple users to help them make the best use of their gadgets. When not writing, she loves to try out new recipes and enjoy some family time.

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