Why are my headphones activating siri and voice control?

This just started happening the other day after I updated it.  When I plug my headphones in, it activates siri, and if siri is off it turns on voice control.  Is there anyway to fix this?  I like being able to switch the songs on my headset and not have to pull my phone out everytime. And the voice contol thing is pretty annoying, how do i turn it off?

Hello xlKamikazeelx,
Thanks for using Apple Support Communities.
Are you using the included Ear Pods with remote that came with your iPhone?  Please follow the steps below to see if the center button could be stuck, causing this to occur.
The stereo headset buttons are not functioning properly
Verify the headset being used is compatible with the iPhone.
Verify there is no debris in the headset jack.
Insert the stereo headset and play audio using the Music app. Verify both left and right channels are functioning.
Press the center button to see if it can pause and resume audio.
Make a phone call and see if the microphone is working.
If the issue persists, try another headset.
If the issue persists with another headset, have the iPhone serviced.
iPhone: Hardware troubleshooting
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS2802
Take care,
Alex H.

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