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I have a new iPhone 4S. The Siri function is great - particularly when on Bluetooth when driving - unless you are trying to call a company. Why won't Siri search the companies of contacts in my phonebook? If I'm trying to order Pizza or book my dogs into the kennel, I'm not going to even have a specific person's name on the contact entry. I can, however, find those entries in an iPhone spotlight search, so I'm at a loss as to what the problem is.
I make a lot of those mundane types of calls while driving. This is where Siri should shine, but sadly, can't seem to do this simple task.
2012-03-12 21:02:00
Same problem. Try adding a nickname, such as "pizza" for your Pizza Hit entry. Until they fix that deficiency, use that to work around.
2012-02-27 02:15:00
For a workaround, you could change the name from Company Name to First Name, that way you could call it from SIri. Or, you can set the Nickname (which wont show in the list of contacts) and I think Siri can call based on that, and you'd get to keep your organization of your list.
2012-02-27 04:33:00
Thanks, Lee. I'll try the nickname thing. I don't want to reorganise the companies into the first name field, as it syncs with Outlook and that would create a whole world of pain.
2012-02-26 18:34:00
perhaps Siri Is Not A RobotSiri can't access business from outside of america is due too country laws.https://discussions.apple.com/message/17548179#17548179Top 5 Tricks & Tips For Sirihttp://maypalo.com/2011/10/20/top-5-best-siri-tricks-tips-on-the-iphone-4s/Search Using Siri on your iPhone 4shttp://www.smartguy.com/index.asp?id=750&c=Search-Using-Siri-on-your-iPhone-4sSiri has problems understanding certain nameshttps://discussions.apple.com/message/16418494#16418494Settings->general->Siri->My info.Hit the arrow, select your personal info in contacts.