How to use Siri with AirPods without unlocking your iPhone

On iOS 17, the Siri authentication system for AirPods allows your phone to stay authenticated if your iPhone is unlocked while wearing your AirPods.

Even when your phone locks, your session remains authenticated unless an AirPod goes out of your ear or you change the output audio device on your iPhone. With this feature, you can still access your device using Siri commands without having to manually unlock the device first.

In this guide, we will walk you through how to use Siri with AirPods without unlocking your iPhone.