Using Siri behind a proxy - Siri can't connect

Originator:cwindus
Number:rdar://29240680 Date Originated:14/11/2016
Status:Resolved Resolved:12/07/2017
Product:macOS Product Version:10.12.1
Classification:Other Bug Reproducible:Always
 
Summary:
When using Siri behind a proxy, invalid requests are sent.

Steps to Reproduce:
1. Place a macOS system behind a proxy, and configure the OS to use the proxy (either through a PAC file, or other means)
2. Enable Siri
3. Launch Siri

Expected Results:
Siri should connect to remote servers, and the user should be able to ask questions to which Siri responds.

Actual Results:
Siri cannot establish a connection and advises to wait a few moments and try again.

Version:
macOS 10.12.1/16B2555

Notes:
This stackoverflow thread also discusses this issue:
https://apple.stackexchange.com/questions/253843/siri-on-macos-behind-a-corporate-proxy

<included a tcpdump of a Siri request>

Configuration:
This issue does not occur when the system is NOT behind a proxy.

* Apple asked for further follow up by providing a sysdiagnose dump after installing using the SiriDebugLogging.mobileconfig profile

Comments

Resolved in macOS 10.13


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