Siri was introduced on the iPhone 4S in 2011, and since then, it has made completing actions easier with just our voice. Whether it’s sending a text message, making metric conversions, or starting an app, Siri’s hands-free power is a huge benefit. While Apple’s documentation is brief, there are many hidden Siri voice commands that can help you achieve various iPhone actions. Some of these commands include restarting your iPhone without touching it and having Siri read articles in Safari for you. Additionally, you can quickly find saved passwords, restart your iPhone, turn off alarms, locate family or friends using the Find My tool, translate foreign words or sentences, and set reminders based on your location.
With the new iOS 17 update, you no longer need to say “Hey, Siri” to activate Siri on your iPhone. Just saying “Siri” will prompt your device to listen to your voice commands. Another new addition is the ability to have Siri read articles or webpages to you in Safari, as long as they are compatible with the Reader View feature. This feature allows you to change the speaking rate of Siri so you can listen faster or slower. You can also quickly find saved passwords for websites and apps by asking Siri to show them to you, which can be accessed with Face ID or Touch ID.
If you’re experiencing software issues on your iPhone, you can easily fix them by restarting your device. Instead of pressing buttons to power off your device, you can simply tell Siri to restart your phone. Siri can also help you turn off annoying alarms, locate family or friends using the Find My tool, translate foreign words or sentences, and set reminders based on your location. Additionally, if you’ve lost track of where you parked your car, Siri can provide you with walking directions back to your vehicle by asking for directions. These hidden Siri voice commands can make using your iPhone even more convenient and efficient.
