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How to Access Siri

This wikiHow teaches you how to bring up Siri on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac. In order to use Siri, she must be compatible with your mobile item or computer. You must set up Siri before using her.

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

On Mobile

  1. If you haven't yet enabled Siri on your iPhone or iPad, do so before you continue.
  2. 2
    Hold down the Home button. This is the circular button below the bottom of the screen.
    • On an iPhone X, you'll hold down the Power button on the right side of the housing instead.
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  3. 3
    Release the Home button when Siri appears. Once the screen displays the multicolored Siri logo, you can release the Home button.
  4. You should see the words you're saying appear on-screen as you speak.
  5. Siri will analyze your request or question and then follow up with an answer.
    • You can tap the Siri logo at the bottom of the screen to open Siri again when she's done talking.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

On Desktop

  1. If you haven't yet enabled Siri on your Mac, do so before you continue.
    • Siri is available on any Mac running macOS Sierra and up.
  2. Look for the multicolored Siri circle in the upper-right side of the screen.
    • If you don't see Siri there, skip this step and the next one.
  3. This icon should be in the menu bar. Doing so will prompt the Siri menu to appear in the upper-right corner of the screen.
    • You can also click this icon in the Dock if it's there.
  4. If you couldn't find the Siri logo, press and hold ⌘ Command + Space until Siri appears in the upper-right corner of the screen.
    • You can view the current keyboard shortcut (if it's different than ⌘ Command + Space ) by opening System Preferences, clicking Siri , and reviewing the "Keyboard Shortcut" field.
    • On MacBooks with Touch Bars, you can access Siri by tapping the Siri icon in the Touch Bar.
  5. The Siri menu should appear in the upper-right side of the screen.
  6. 6
    Say aloud your request or question. Siri will begin processing your request when you finish speaking.
  7. If Siri stops asking for additional input, you can re-activate her by clicking the multicolored Siri icon at the bottom of the Siri window.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 3:

Using Hey Siri

  1. Tap the Settings app icon, which resembles a grey box with gears on it.
  2. You'll find this near the middle of the Settings page.
  3. switch. This switch, which is near the middle of the page, will turn green. You should see the setup prompt appear.
  4. On the screen that appears, do the following:
    • Tap Continue at the bottom of the screen.
    • Say aloud the on-screen text.
    • Tap Done when prompted.
  5. Doing so will cause Siri to appear, at which point you can talk to her like usual.
  6. 6
    Use "Hey Siri" on a Mac. If you have a 2018 MacBook Pro model, you can access Siri via the "Hey Siri" feature by saying "Hey Siri" when the lid is open. [1]
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  • Question
    How can I get Siri on my iPhone 4?
    Community Answer
    Hold down the home button or go to settings and turn Siri on. Make sure everything is working correctly and maybe even watch a video on it.
  • Question
    How do I end my conversation with Siri?
    Community Answer
    Just click the home button (which is underneath the screen, and it looks like a circle with a square inside it) and you should be redirected to whichever page you were on before you began to have a conversation with Siri.
  • Question
    How do I access voicemail using Siri?
    Community Answer
    Ask Siri "Hey Siri, will you check my voicemails for me?" It will list your voicemails and when and how long the message it was. Then click on one of them and it should play it back for you.
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      Tips

      • You can use the set of wired headphones that is included with your iPhone to access Siri by plugging them into your iPhone and then holding the middle button in the volume control section. If you have AirPods instead, double-tapping either AirPod while they're connected will activate Siri. [2]
      • If you have a CarPlay stereo in your car (e.g., a stereo with a voice control feature in the dashboard or steering wheel), you can open Siri by holding the voice control button while your iPhone is plugged into the stereo.
      • Siri adapts to your voice, accent, and speech patterns, so the more you use it, the more accurate the responses will be.
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      Warnings

      • Siri is not available on models of iPhone older than the 5S or any iPad older than the iPad 3.
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      1. Hold down the Home button (or the Lock button on an iPhone X).
      2. Wait for Siri to appear.
      3. Release the Home or Lock button.
      4. Say aloud your request for Siri.

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