Use accessibility features with Siri on iPhone

Siri is often the easiest way to start using accessibility features with iPhone. With Siri, you can open apps, turn many settings on or off, or use Siri for what it does best—acting as your intelligent personal assistant.

Ask Siri. Say something like: “Turn on VoiceOver” or “Turn off VoiceOver.” Learn how to ask Siri.

Siri knows when VoiceOver is on, so will often read more information back to you than appears on the screen. You can also use VoiceOver to read what Siri shows on the screen.

Type instead of speaking to Siri

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Siri, then turn on Type to Siri.
To make a request, summon Siri, then interact with Siri by using the keyboard and text field.

Control voice feedback for Siri

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Siri.
Choose Don’t Speak in Silent Mode, Only Speak with Hey Siri, or Always Speak Responses.

Turn off “Hey Siri” when iPhone is covered or facing down

To prevent iPhone from listening for “Hey Siri” when it’s covered or facing down, go to Settings > Accessibility > Siri, then turn off Always Listen for “Hey Siri.”

Hide apps when Siri is active

To hide the current app when you summon Siri, go to Settings > Accessibility > Siri, then turn off Show Apps Behind Siri.

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iPhone User Guide

Use accessibility features with Siri on iPhone

Type instead of speaking to Siri

Control voice feedback for Siri

Turn off “Hey Siri” when iPhone is covered or facing down

Hide apps when Siri is active