Chapter 4: siri, Make requests, 48 make requests – Apple iPhone iOS 8.4 User Manual

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Siri

Make requests

Siri lets you speak to iPhone to send messages, schedule meetings, place phone calls, and much

more. Siri understands natural speech, so you don’t have to learn special commands or keywords.

Ask Siri anything, from “set the timer for 3 minutes” to “what movies are showing tonight?”

Open apps, and turn features like Airplane Mode, Bluetooth, Do Not Disturb, and VoiceOver on

or off. Siri is great for keeping you updated with the latest sports info, helping you decide on a

restaurant, and searching the iTunes Store or App Store for purchases.

Note:  To use Siri, iPhone must be connected to the Internet. See

Connect to the Internet

on

page 17. Cellular charges may apply.
Summon Siri. Press and hold the Home button until Siri beeps, then make your request.
Control when Siri listens. Instead of letting Siri notice when you stop talking, you can continue

to hold down the Home button while you speak, and release it when you finish.
Hey Siri. With iPhone connected to a power source (or if you’ve already started a conversation

with Siri), you can use Siri without even pressing the Home button. Just say “Hey Siri,” then make

your request. To turn Hey Siri on or off, go to Settings > General > Siri > Allow “Hey Siri”.

If you’re using a headset, you can use the center or call button in place of the Home button.

Tap to speak to Siri.

Tap to speak to Siri.

Response from Siri

Response from Siri

Often you can

tap the screen

for additional info

or further action.

Often you can

tap the screen

for additional info

or further action.

For hints, ask Siri “what can you do,” or tap .

Depending on your request, the onscreen response from Siri often includes information or

images that you can tap for additional detail, or to perform some other action like searching the

web or opening a related app.
Change the voice gender for Siri. Go to Settings > General > Siri (may not be available in all areas).
Adjust the volume for Siri. Use the volume buttons while you’re interacting with Siri.

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