[NPCz83]

I like to listen to my favorite podcast only available on the iHeartRadio app, and I use CarPlay to have it in my car’s video/navigation screen. It’s so irritating when I open my text message app (stock iOS Messages app) and Siri automatically stops my podcast and starts to read the text messages. Is there a way to prevent Siri from pausing my podcast and not read them when I open the Messages app while listening to the iHeartRadio app?

[pkcable]

Pretty sure this is a "safety" feature, not sure that you can turn it off.

[wenrob]

No. It’s designed to keep your eyes on the road while you’re driving.

[NPCz83]

It’s a stupid safety measure then, because it does the opposite, since I have to try and shut Siri up and put my podcast back on. Would be so much easier (and safer) if it just wouldn’t read the message at all.

[wenrob]

It’s a stupid safety measure then, because it does the opposite, since I have to try and shut Siri up and put my podcast back on. Would be so much easier (and safer) if it just wouldn’t read the message at all.

The podcast resumes once the message is read, you don’t have to do anything. You also don’t have to read/listen to it right away either. Reading texts while you’re driving is dangerous no matter how good you think you are at it.

[SwitchBeach]

Don't open the Messages app, perhaps?

[Lee_Bo]

It’s a stupid safety measure then, because it does the opposite, since I have to try and shut Siri up and put my podcast back on. Would be so much easier (and safer) if it just wouldn’t read the message at all.

Then feel free to contact the NTSB / Apple and tell them it's a "stupid safety measure".

[Just_Me_D]

I like to listen to my favorite podcast only available on the iHeartRadio app, and I use CarPlay to have it in my car’s video/navigation screen. It’s so irritating when I open my text message app (stock iOS Messages app) and Siri automatically stops my podcast and starts to read the text messages. Is there a way to prevent Siri from pausing my podcast and not read them when I open the Messages app while listening to the iHeartRadio app?

Why open the Messages app in CarPlay? You can’t read them. The sender’s name or number appears briefly on the display when a message is received.

[Annie_8plus]

I don't think it's stupid at all. The only issue I would have is one of privacy. I wouldn't always want my messages read out loud if I have other people in the car. For example... my sister Lilli is riding with me, and someone texts me with something like, what time is Lilli's surprise party? But as a matter of safety, I think it's a very good thing.

[pkcable]

I don't think it's stupid at all. The only issue I would have is one of privacy. I wouldn't always want my messages read out loud if I have other people in the car. For example... my sister Lilli is riding with me, and someone texts me with something like, what time is Lilli's surprise party? But as a matter of safety, I think it's a very good thing.

Does anybody really ever get truly surprised at those things?

[Annie_8plus]

Does anybody really ever get truly surprised at those things?

Yup! We just had two of them within a three week period. It was completely nerve-wracking for everyone involved except for the guest of honor... both of who never saw it coming!

[ivanwi11iams]

Does anybody really ever get truly surprised at those things?

My 21st, all those years ago; I was caught totally off guard...

[pkcable]

My 21st, all those years ago; I was caught totally off guard...

My surprise 50th, I totally knew!