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How to use accessibility features with Siri on Apple Watch

Siri is often the easiest way to start using accessibility features with your Apple Watch. Use Siri to open apps, turn many settings on or off, or act as your intelligent personal assistant.

You can set how long Siri waits for you to finish speaking. And you can use Siri without speaking at all, by typing your requests instead.

Here’s how to use accessibility features with Siri on Apple Watch.

Siri: Ask Siri something like, “Turn on VoiceOver.” See Control your Apple Watch and smart home accessories with Siri.

Set how long Siri waits for you to finish speaking

  1. Start the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
  2. Go to Accessibility, tap Siri, scroll down, and tap Default, Longer, or Longest below Siri Pause Time.

Type instead of speaking to Siri

You can use Siri without speaking. Follow these steps to type rather than speak Siri requests.

  1. Start the Settings app on your Apple Watch.
  2. Go to Accessibility, tap Siri, and turn on Type to Siri.

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