Siri and dictation can't hear me on my 5s

Siri and dictation can't hear me. I've reset, restarted, but no go!
Any ideas??

Hi victorfromkennewick,
That definitely sounds frustrating! Do you have a case or anything else that may be blocking the microphone? If so, try removing it:
Get help with Siri - Apple Support
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203548
Make sure that Siri can hear you clearly
If Siri can't understand what you're saying, follow these steps:
- Make sure the microphones aren't blocked.
- If you're using a case, try removing it.
- Try turning your device off and then on again.
- Matt M.

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