Is it haram to talk to Siri or Alexa?

No, it isn't haram to talk to Siri or Alexa. Voice assistants are tools, like a calculator or a search engine, so asking them for the weather, a timer or directions is fine. Just don't treat them as if they know the unseen, and use them for good things.

Technology is allowed by default

In Islam, everyday things are halal unless there's evidence they're forbidden. A voice assistant is software that turns your speech into a search. Saying "Hey Siri" isn't calling on anyone besides Allah; you're giving a command to a machine, just as you'd type into Google. Muslims use them for prayer times, recipes, reminders and reading the Quran aloud.

Where to be careful

Don't ask it about the unseen. An assistant can read a weather forecast based on data, which is fine. But asking it to tell your fortune, read your horoscope or predict your future goes against Islamic belief.
Watch what it plays. "Play something" may bring songs or content you're avoiding. Set up playlists and skills you're happy with.
Speak well, even to a machine. The Prophet ﷺ said, "Whoever believes in Allah and the Last Day, let him speak good or remain silent" (Sahih al-Bukhari 6018). Cursing at a device builds a habit of foul speech, especially in front of children.
Keep Allah's name respectful. Don't ask joke questions about God to get a funny answer.

قُل لَّا يَعْلَمُ مَن فِى ٱلسَّمَـٰوَٰتِ وَٱلْأَرْضِ ٱلْغَيْبَ إِلَّا ٱللَّهُ "Say, 'None in the heavens and earth knows the unseen except Allah.'" Quran 27:65

Don't take religious rulings from it

Asking "Alexa, is this halal?" will give you a random web snippet, not a reliable answer. For religion, use trusted scholars, your local imam or carefully checked sources. Assistants also often get prayer times wrong for your city or method, so check your settings. See Can I trust prayer time apps?

Privacy at home

Smart speakers listen for their wake word and may record clips. That's a practical concern rather than a religious ruling, but Islam values privacy at home. Mute the microphone during private conversations if you're unsure.

Using it for good

A voice assistant can actually help your deen. You can set reminders for adhkar, play Quran recitation in the kitchen, or ask for a timer while you read. See Can I play the adhan on my phone at home? and Can I use a digital tasbih or dhikr app?

Key points

Talking to Siri or Alexa is allowed; it's just a tool.
Don't use it for fortune telling or horoscopes.
Don't rely on it for religious rulings.
Use it for good: reminders, Quran, prayer alerts.

Tip: Create a "Fajr" routine on your smart speaker that plays a short Quran recitation and turns on a light at your alarm time. It makes getting up for prayer much easier.