Ask Siri

Note: You must be connected to the internet to use Siri.

Before you can ask Siri to do something, you need to activate it.

Activate Siri by doing one of the following:

  • Use your voice: Say “Siri” or “Hey Siri” (if this option is turned on in Siri settings). To check whether “Hey Siri” or “Siri” is available for your device and language, see the iOS and iPadOS Feature Availability website.

  • Use the buttons on iPhone: Press and hold the side button on an iPhone with Face ID, or press and hold the Home button on an iPhone with a Home button.

    When you activate Siri with a button, Siri responds silently when iPhone is in Silent mode. When Silent mode is off, Siri responds out loud. When you activate Siri with your voice, Siri responds out loud. To change this behavior, see Change how Siri responds.

  • Use headphones connected to your iPhone: Press and hold the center or call button on your EarPods. For AirPods, see Set up Siri in the AirPods User Guide.

  • Use the buttons in your car: If your car has CarPlay, press and hold the voice command button on the steering wheel, or touch and hold the Home button on the CarPlay Home Screen. With Siri Eyes Free, press and hold the voice command button on your steering wheel.