Siri

With Apple Intelligence, Siri can tap into ChatGPT. After you set up the extension, Siri can use it to get the information you’re looking for. You can ask ChatGPT to compose a haiku, suggest ideas for a free afternoon, or summarize a document. You can even ask about a photo open in the Photos app or a document open in the Files app, and iPhone may ask you to confirm before your request is sent.

Note: Apple Intelligence on iOS 27 or later is available on an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or iPhone 16 model or later. Apple Intelligence is not available in all languages or regions. Usage limits may apply.* The ChatGPT extension is available only in regions where the ChatGPT app and service are available.**

Siri: On your iPhone, activate Siri, then ask a question. For example, say something like:

• “Hey Siri, ask ChatGPT to compose a haiku about dragons.”
• “Hey Siri, ask ChatGPT for some ideas of how to spend a free afternoon in Malibu if I don’t feel like hitting the beach.”
• “Ask ChatGPT what kind of recipes can I make with this?” with a photo of fruit open in the Photos app.
• “Hey Siri, ask ChatGPT to summarize this document for me,” with a document—like a PDF of a home inspection report—open in the Files app.

Quick tip: iPhone may ask you to confirm before sending your request to ChatGPT. If you want to have Siri send a request without confirming, you can turn off Confirm Requests in the Settings app .

*Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, Intelligent Photo Editing Tools, Image Playground, and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions.

**ChatGPT uses generative models and outputs may vary. Check important information for accuracy. When using the ChatGPT extension, you choose what content to send to ChatGPT. Your request and attachments, as well as limited data associated with the request, such as current time zone, country, device type, language, and feature being used when making the request, are sent to ChatGPT to answer your request and enable ChatGPT to provide you accurate and relevant results.

Siri is an intelligent assistant that’s built into your iPhone. Once Siri is turned on, you can start using Siri to find the information you need and get things done—hands free. The more you use Siri, the better it knows what you need.

Siri AI (Beta) gives Siri entirely new capabilities, like personal context understanding, onscreen awareness, and broad world knowledge, so it’s easier to get more done and find what you need, when you need it. And you can get started with Siri AI anytime.

Use Siri to call, text, and email

Siri: On your iPhone, activate Siri, then see the ideas below for requests you can make.

• Make and receive Phone and FaceTime calls
  • “FaceTime mom.”
  • “Call Ashley Rico.”
  • “Siri, hang up.”
• Read and write text messages and emails
  • “Read my messages” or “Read me my emails.”
  • “Message Mom that I’ll be late” or “Send an email to Ashley.”

Quick tip: When you’re wearing supported AirPods, a nod or shake of your head responds to Siri announcements, like incoming calls and notifications, so you don’t have to speak out loud.

Play music and podcasts with Siri

Siri can play anything from the Apple Music catalog if you subscribe to Apple Music. It can also play your favorite podcast, follow shows, and control playback.

Siri: On your iPhone, activate Siri, then see the ideas below for requests you can make.

• Play music
  • “Play ‘Choosin’ Texas’ by Ella Langley.”
  • “Play some ’80s music.”
  • “Play some mellow music.”
• Tell Siri what you like and don’t like
  • “Favorite this song.”
  • “I don’t like this song.”
  • “Play more music like this.”
• Find out what’s playing
  • “What’s playing?”
  • “Who sings this song?”
  • “What album is this on?”
• Add music to your library or playlist
  • “Add this to my library.”
  • “Add this song to my Workout playlist.”
  • “Add this album to my Sunday Morning playlist.”
• Play and follow podcasts
  • “Play the latest episode of ‘The Rest is History’ podcast.”
  • “Play the next episode.”
  • “Follow ‘The Rest is History’ podcast.”
• Control playback
  • “Skip ahead three minutes.”
  • “Play this twice as fast.”
  • “Pause music” or “Resume music.”

Quick tip: Control Center can identify a song playing on or near your iPhone, too. First add the Music Recognition control to Control Center. Then, whenever a song is playing, open Control Center and tap the Recognize Music button.

Use Siri to get directions

When Location Services is on, Siri can also give you directions or information about places nearby.

Siri: On your iPhone, activate Siri, then see the ideas below for requests you can make.

• Get directions
  • “Give me walking directions home.”
  • “Give me transit directions to the Ferry Building.”
• Find places nearby
  • “Find coffee near me.”
  • “Find a gas station” or “Find a charging station.

Quick tip: Using Siri or searching in Maps? Just ask for directions to your home, work, or school address.

Use Siri to find information

Want to know who won last night’s game, or how to spell or translate a word? Use Siri to find information and get quick answers like that.

Siri: On your iPhone, activate Siri, then see the ideas below for requests you can make.

• Get information from the web
  • “What causes a rainbow?”
  • “Who made the first rocket that went to space?”
• Spell or translate
  • “How do you spell [X]?”
  • “How do you say ‘Thank You’ in Mandarin?”
• Ask questions about time and place
  • “What time is it?”
  • “What time is it in London?”
• Check the weather
  • “Hey Siri, what’s the weather for today?”
  • “What’s the weather like in San Francisco?”
• Get sports updates
  • “What was the score of last night’s game?”
  • “How are the San Francisco Giants doing this season?”
• Get calculations and conversions
  • “What’s 18 percent of 225?”
  • “How many centimeters are in an inch?”
• Get information about your contacts
  • “When is my uncle’s birthday?”
  • “Show me Jane’s information.”
• Get information about your Apple products
  • “Tell me how to connect my AirPods to iPhone.”
  • “How do I take a screenshot?”

Note: Available on supported iPhone models with Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence on iOS 27 is not available in all languages or regions.*

Use Siri to get things done

Hands free, Siri can quickly get things done and take action within your apps.

Siri: On your iPhone, activate Siri, then see the ideas below for requests you can make.

• Add a reminder
  • “Add artichokes to my groceries list.”
  • “Remind me to pack an umbrella when I get home.”
• Set an alarm or timer
  • “Set an alarm for 7 a.m.”
  • “Set the timer for 3 minutes.”
• Create or change calendar events
  • “Set up a meeting with Gordon at 9.”
  • “What’s on my calendar for Friday?”
• Adjust Accessibility settings on iPhone
  • “Speak screen.”
  • “Turn on [setting]”—for example Voice Control, VoiceOver, Assistive Touch, or Guided Access
• Open apps and settings on iPhone
  • “Open Camera.”
  • “Open Accessibility settings.”
  • “Open Calculator.”
• Adjust iPhone settings
  • “Siri, turn on the flashlight.”
  • “Turn up the volume.”
  • “Turn on the Work Focus.”

Use Siri to control your smart home accessories

Siri can control smart home accessories, too. To get started, look for accessories that work with Apple Home.

Siri: On your iPhone, activate Siri, then see the ideas below for requests you can make.

• Turn smart home accessories on and off
  • “Turn on the lights.”
  • “Turn on the security system.”
• Adjust a smart home accessory
  • “Set the temperature to 68 degrees.”
  • “Turn down the kitchen lights.”
  • “Set my reading scene.”
• Control your smart home accessories remotely
  • If you have a home hub set up, you can ask Siri to control your home while you’re away.
  • “Turn off the lights in the Chicago house.”
  • “Lock the front door.”
  • “Close the garage.”
• Play and control audio in your home
  • “Play a song I like in the kitchen.”
  • “Stop playing music everywhere.”
  • “Set the dining room volume to 10 percent.”

Siri is designed to protect your information, and you can choose what you share.

*Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, Intelligent Photo Editing Tools, Image Playground, and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions.

You can customize how you activate Siri, change Siri’s language and voice, change how Siri responds, and more in Siri settings on iPhone.

For example, you can say “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” or type to Siri instead of speaking. If you don’t want your iPhone answering to “Siri” or “Hey Siri” when you don’t want it to, you can place it face down. You can also retrain Siri with your voice.

Customize how you activate Siri

You can change how you activate Siri. For example, you can say “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” click the side button on your iPhone, or type to Siri.

Note: The option to say just “Siri” is available on supported iPhone models in some languages and regions.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Siri.
3. Tap Requests and then do any of the following:
   • Turn on “Siri” or “Hey Siri”: Tap Siri or Hey Siri (or Hey Siri) and then follow the instructions to set it up.

     Depending on your choice, iPhone listens for “Siri,” “Hey Siri,” or both to activate Siri. To retrain Siri with your voice, turn off “Siri” or “Hey Siri,” turn it back on again, then follow the onscreen instructions.

     Tip: To prevent iPhone from responding to “Siri” or “Hey Siri” when you don’t want it to, place your iPhone face down.

   • Turn off “Siri” or “Hey Siri”: Tap Off. iPhone doesn’t listen for Siri or Hey Siri to activate Siri.
   • Activate Siri using the side button on your iPhone: Turn on Press Side Button for Siri.
   • Type to Siri (Apple Intelligence supported devices): Turn on Type to Siri.

     When Siri AI (Beta) is on, you can always type to Siri.

     Note: Siri AI is available in beta on iOS 27 or later on an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, or iPhone 16 model or later with Siri and device language set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not initially be available in the EU on iOS. Usage limits may apply.*

Change Siri’s language

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Siri.
3. Tap Language, then select a language from the list.

Maps, Siri, turn-by-turn directions, and Listen to Page in Safari all use the language you choose.

Change Siri’s voice

Changing the variation and voice Siri uses changes the way Siri sounds.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Siri.
3. Do any of the following:
   • Change the variation: Tap Voice and select an option below Variations.
   • Change the voice: Tap Voice, then select an option below Voices.
   • Use Siri Expressive Voices** (Siri AI only): Tap Voice and then adjust Voice, Pace, and Expressivity settings until they sound just right to you.

Note: Pace and Expressivity adjustments are currently available for American and British voices.

Change how Siri responds

When you provide voice input, Siri can always respond silently or speak back, whichever you choose. Messages can also go out automatically without Siri asking you to confirm, and Siri can read messages in a different language.

Note: Depending on the version of Siri you’re using, you may see different options.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Siri.
3. Tap Responses and then do any of the following:
   • Have Siri respond aloud: Choose Prefer Spoken Responses or Speak Back for Voice Input. If Siri AI is turned on, choose Spoken Response.
   • Have Siri respond silently: Choose Prefer Silent Responses or Always Silent. If Siri AI is turned on, choose Silent Response.
   • See what Siri says onscreen: Turn on Always Show Siri Captions.
   • See your request onscreen: Turn on Always Show Request.
   • Have Siri send messages without confirming: Turn on Automatically Send Messages.
   • Have Siri read messages in a different language: Tap Add Language and select a language from the list.

     Tip: After languages download, you can choose the variety and voice Siri uses to read messages. Tap the language below Read Messages, then select from the options below Variety and Voice.

Tell Siri about yourself

For a more personalized experience, give Siri information like your name, home, and work addresses, and even your relationships. Then you’ll be able to say things like “Give me driving directions home” and “FaceTime Mom.” That information comes from your contact card, called My Card, in the Contacts app.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Siri.
3. Tap Your Information, then tap your name.
4. Go to the Contacts app to do any of the following:
   • Change or edit the information: Tap My Card at the top and tap Edit. Edit your information.
   • Tell Siri how to pronounce your name: Tap My Card at the top and then tap Edit. Scroll down and then tap “add field.” Select a pronunciation name field, then type how to say your name. You can also add pronunciations for other contacts.

You can teach Siri who other people are in relation to you. Saying “Sarah Milos is my sister” works, as does “Hey Siri, Ashley Kamin is my mom.”

On every device where you’re signed in to the same Apple Account, your personal information stays up to date, and it’s encrypted and remains private. What Siri learns about you on one device improves your experience with Siri on your other devices. To keep Siri personalization from updating across your devices, turn off Siri in iCloud settings.

Change Visual Intelligence settings

Using Apple Intelligence, Visual Intelligence can search for items similar to those around you. You can also choose whether highlighted objects are automatically sent to third parties to provide results.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Siri and then do any of the following:
   • Turn on Highlight to Search (Siri AI only): This setting automatically searches the web when you highlight using Siri mode in Camera or screenshots.
   • Turn on Automatic Visual Look Up: This setting automatically identifies objects and places that appear in screenshots.

Customize apps Siri has access to

Once Siri has access to an app or App Clips, it can find information and suggest what you might want to do next, even before you ask. When an invitation arrives in Mail, for instance, you’re asked whether to add it to your calendar. Suggestions are on by default, and you can customize which apps Siri can access at any time.

Note: Siri and Apple Intelligence are designed to protect your privacy and keep you in control of your personal data by giving you control over what you share.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Siri.
3. Do any of the following:
   • Allow Siri to learn how you use an app to make suggestions: Tap App Access and select an app from the list. Then turn on Learn from this App.
   • Choose how Suggestions appear: Tap App Access, select an app from the list, and then turn on Show on Home Screen, Suggest App, or Suggestion Notifications.

     Note: The options you see may be different depending on the app you select and which version of Siri you’re using.

   • Allow Siri to learn from App Clips to make suggestions: Tap App Clips and then turn on Learn From App Clips.
   • Allow Search and Shortcuts to show App Clips: Tap App Clips and turn on Show in Search or Suggest App Clips.

Customize where suggestions appear

Suggestions can appear wherever you choose, like in an app, though not as notifications or on the Home Screen.

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Siri.
3. Tap Suggestions and then do any of the following:
   • Allow suggested apps to appear in search: Turn on Suggest Apps Before Searching.
   • Allow suggestions to appear in notifications: Turn on Allow Notifications.
   • Allow suggestions to appear in App Library: Turn on Show in App Library.
   • Allow suggestions to appear when sharing: Turn on Show When Sharing.
   • Allow suggestions to appear when you might want to listen to music: Turn on Show Listening Suggestions.

*Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, Intelligent Photo Editing Tools, Image Playground, and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions.

**Siri Expressive Voices are available with Siri AI on iPhone 17 Pro, iPhone 17 Pro Max, iPhone Air, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max.

Siri is an intelligent assistant that’s built into your iPhone to help you get answers, find what you need, and get things done.

Siri needs to be on before you can use it. To ask a question or make a request, you then activate Siri with your voice or with the buttons on iPhone. Siri also needs an internet connection. There’s also Siri AI (Beta) to try, the new version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence.

Note: Siri is designed to protect your information and to let you choose what you share.

Turn on Siri

Siri needs to be turned on before you can use it. If you didn’t set up Siri when you first set up your iPhone, do the following:

1. Start the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Siri.
3. Tap Turn On Siri and then follow the onscreen instructions.

Quick tip: Tap Try Siri AI (Beta)* to get Siri AI, the new version of Siri powered by Apple Intelligence on iOS 27 or later.

Activate Siri and make requests

After you turn on Siri, there’s one more step: activate it before you ask a question or make a request.

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

1. Activate Siri by doing one of the following:
   • Use your voice: Say “Siri” or “Hey Siri.” This option is only available if “Siri” or “Hey Siri” is turned on.
   • 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.

   • Use headphones connected to your iPhone: Press and hold the center or call button on your EarPods.

   If you have Siri AI, you can also activate Siri by doing one of the following:

   • Use the Dynamic Island on iPhone: Swipe down from the top of the screen.
   • Use the shortcut menus on iPhone: Touch and hold something on your iPhone screen—a file or a photo, for example—then choose Ask Siri from the pop-up menu.
   • Use Siri mode in Camera on iPhone: Open Camera on your iPhone, tap Siri, then tap the Ask button, or click and hold the Camera Control on your iPhone.
   • Take a screenshot on iPhone: Quickly press and release the side button and the volume up button at the same time to take a screenshot, then tap the Ask button to ask a question, the Search button to search, or an action that appears in the middle.
2. Ask Siri a question or make a request.

Turn off Siri

1. Start the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Tap Siri.
3. Tap Turn Off Siri at the bottom and then tap Turn Off Siri.
4. If you have Siri AI, but want to use the previous version of Siri, tap Turn On Siri. Tap Use Siri Classic.

*Apple Intelligence is available with Siri and device language set to Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Danish, Dutch, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Portuguese, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, or Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. Some devices may not be available in all regions. Siri AI is available in beta in iOS 27, iPadOS 27, macOS 27, watchOS 27, and visionOS 27 and requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled device set to a supported language. Available in English to start. Siri AI will not be initially available in the EU on iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS. Certain Apple Intelligence features that rely on server-side models are subject to daily usage limits, including but not limited to Siri AI, Intelligent Photo Editing Tools, Image Playground, and AFM 3 Cloud models in Shortcuts. Daily limits may vary by feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies, and other factors. Expanded access to such features will be available for a fee in the future. Use of these features is subject to the Apple Intelligence Terms and Conditions.

With Apple CarPlay or Siri Eyes Free, available in select cars, you can use Siri without looking at your iPhone. You can also use your car’s built-in controls to control CarPlay.

On the road, Siri can even report traffic incidents for you, along with the status of incidents in select countries or regions, and share your ETA. Cars without CarPlay might support Siri Eyes Free over Bluetooth® instead.

Here’s how to use Siri in your car on iPhone.

Use Siri on CarPlay

On the road, Siri can share your estimated time of arrival (ETA), report traffic incidents for you, report the status of incidents in select countries or regions, and more.

1. Do one of the following until Siri beeps:
   • Press and hold the voice command button on the steering wheel.
   • Touch and hold the Dashboard button or the Home button on the CarPlay Home Screen.
   • You can also say “Hey Siri” to activate Siri in supported vehicles.
2. Ask Siri a question or make a request, like “Get directions to the nearest coffee shop,” “Share my ETA,” or “Report an accident.”

Quick tip: You don’t have to wait for Siri to notice that you’ve stopped talking. Press and hold the voice command button on the steering wheel as you speak, then let go when you’re done.

Siri also makes suggestions in CarPlay about what you might want to do next, such as operate the garage door when you arrive home or drive to your next meeting.

Use Siri Eyes Free

If your car doesn’t have CarPlay, Siri Eyes Free might be available instead. It uses Bluetooth® to connect Siri to your car.

To connect iPhone to your car, use Bluetooth (refer to the user guide that came with your car if you need to). To activate Siri, press and hold the voice command button on your steering wheel until you hear the Siri tone, then make a request.