How to Use Siri on Your iPhone

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If you need a digital assistant, then Apple has the right solution. iPhones and all Apple devices have an inbuilt voice assistant named Siri. The term Hey Siri is quite popular, even among people who do not use an iPhone or iPad. If used effectively, this voice-activated assistant can simplify your life differently. If you are wondering how to use Siri on your iPhone, you have come to the right place. We aim to discuss the different steps involved in using this application effectively.

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How to use Siri on iPhone 13?  

To enable Siri

If you have not enabled, Siri do the following

  • Using voice –  Settings > Siri& Search > Enable listen Hey Siri
  • Using button-   If your iPhone has Face ID, Settings > Siri & Search > Enable Side Button for Siri. For an iPhone without Face ID, Settings > Siri & Search > Enable Home Button for Siri.

How to use Siri on iPhone 12 with voice activation?

To activate Siri in iPhone with your voice, say Hey Siri and voice command your question

For Example Hey Siri, Call A or Hey Siri, Will it rain today?

For another question, once again, Hey Siri followed by the question. Even while wearing Airpods, you can also say Hey, Siri

When Siri is activated by voice, it responds louder.

Activate Siri with buttons

  • iPhone with Face ID– Press and hold the side button until the Siri Interface appears
  • iPhone without Face ID – Press and hold the home button until the Siri Interface appears

AirPods 

  •  Press and hold either the call or centre button until the Siri Interface appears
  • Car play- On the steering wheel, touch and hold the voice command button, or on the Car play home screen, press and hold the Home button until you see Siri Interface

Once you see Siri voice out your question or request

When the iPhone is in silent mode, it replies silently; in normal mode, it replies loudly

Language Options

To personalize Siri language, go to Settings > Siri & Search > Language and select the language as per your need. To change Siri Voice, Go to Settings > Siri & Search > Siri Voice and change to the desired voice.

Type in Siri instead of speaking

To enable this, go to Settings > Accessibility> Siri > Enable Type to Siri

Next, Activate Siri and type your question or request using the keyboard

How to use Siri on iPhone 14 for various tasks?

Messages or calls 

Siri can be used to make calls and send messages. For Example, make a call to A or send a text to B.

Device Settings 

Siri can also control your device settings. For example, turn on / off Bluetooth, adjust volume, adjust brightness, and more.

Information 

 Siri can be used to gather information from the internet. For example, Hey Siri, Who is the head of ISRO? or What is the latest cricket score?

Email 

You can compose, send, and read emails using Siri. For example, Hey Siri sent an email to John.

Apps 

Siri can also open specific apps for you. For example, Hey Siri, Open Spotify.

Read Text 

To read aloud text from apps, notes, and messages, you can use Siri.

Reminders 

Siri can set reminders for you. It can also set alarms.

Smart Home Devices 

Siri can control compatible smart home devices. For example, turn off the lights and play a song.