Don’t forget that Siri can answer many basic questions without pulling up a web web client.
Just ask it, “How old is Paul McCartney?”
or “How many calories are in a doughnut?”
Even when it doesn’t know the exact answer, it can pull up relevant information.
Asking “Where is the Leaning Tower of Pisa?”
Just ask it to “schedule a meeting” to get started.
Set a Reminder
We use Siri for setting reminders more than anything.
We’ve found it to be great at keeping us more organized.
Initiate a Timer Countdown
We often discover new uses for Siri based on how friends use her.
Soon after it was released, a friend was over and used Siri as a timer to cook eggs.
Just say “Timer two minutes,” and it gives you a countdown.
Set an Alarm
Siri can also keep you from oversleeping.
Just ask it to “wake you up in two hours” if you need a good power nap.
This feature can be convenient when you travel.
Take a Quick Note
Siri’s helpfulness can also be as simple as taking a note.
“Note that the average airspeed velocity of an unladen swallow is twenty-four miles-per-hour.”
Any notes that you take, including Monty Python trivia, is stored in the Notes app.
Make a List
Siri also makes lists.
it’s possible for you to create a checklist by saying, “create grocery list.”
After Siri starts it, you could add things by saying, “add tomatoes to grocery list.”
It can be a simple request of “What is six times twenty-four?”
or a practical query like “What is twenty percent of fifty-six dollars and forty-two cents?”
it’s possible for you to even ask it to “Graph X squared plus two.”
Just say, “Translate ‘Where is the restroom?’
Indeed, you’ve got the option to use addresses to make finding directions much more effortless.
“Get directions to Dave’s house” is much easier than giving Siri the full address.
you’re able to also set yourself reminders.
(Don’t worry.
Siri will point you in the right direction the first time you venture to use this feature.
Isn’t it lovely?)
Siri can also pull up recent email messages and send an email.
The standard on-screen keyboard has a microphone button.
Tap it, and you’re able to dictate rather than bang out.
Play Music
Similar to launching an app, Siri can control your music.
you’re able to tell it to play a song, an album, or a playlist.
“Play awesome eighties mix playlist.”
Check Nearby Traffic
Don’t want to get stuck in a traffic jam?
Teach Siri Pronunciation
Is Siri having a problem pronouncing one of the names in your contacts list?
Doing this helps you teach Siri how you pronounce the name.
Give a Contact a Nickname
If phonetic spellings don’t help, then nicknames come in handy.
In addition to searching contacts by name, Siri also checks the nickname field.
Just our two cents.
This feature allows your iPhone or iPad to act like an Amazon Alexa or a Google Home smart speaker.
In iOS 17 and later, you’re able to also just say “Siri.”
FAQ
Yes.
Use ato-do app for iPhonethat supports Siri like Todoist, Any.do, MinimaList, or Things.
Change Siri’s voice or accentby going toSettings>Siri & Search>Siri Voice.
Choose from American, Australian, British, Indian, Irish, and South African voices.
Some accents also have a gender-neutral option.
Toturn off Siri app suggestionson iOS, go toSettings>Siri & Searchand turn off everything underSiri Suggestions.
On Mac, go toSystem Preferences>Siri>Siri Suggestions & Privacyand uncheck everything.
Tostop Siri from reading messages on AirPods, go toSettings>Control Centerand tap-next toAnnounce Messages with Siri.
On Apple Watch, swipe up and tap theAnnounce Messages with Siri iconto turn it off.
