Today, every home is becoming a smart home, with Alexa and Siri taking over. In a more prominent way, Apple’s Siri has revolutionised the entire interactions that we do in our homes. Home is more than just walls and paint today, with Siri in it. In this article, we will be decoding the simple ways on how to set up Hey Siri and how it will be a fulfilling experience for you. So, keep reading the article to decode more.
What are the Reasons for Using Siri?
Folks, before we give you an account of the easy steps that you can take to set up Siri. Let me tell you about why you need to use Siri. Before we give you a detailed account of the steps, let me tell you that Siri is one of the most valuable tools that you can get your hands on. Here are the comprehensive reasons for using Siri:
Messages and Calls
One of the comprehensive reasons that you need to know about using Siri is that it effortlessly helps in sending messages and calls. All you need to do is give a command to send a message or make a call, and it will do it effortlessly
Reminders and Alarms
This is another important application of using Siri. With Siri, you can easily set up reminders and alarms without even having to set them up manually
Weather Updates
This is another one of the pivotal applications of Siri. With Siri, you will be getting all the weather updates and news briefings.
Smart Home Devices
In addition to sending messages and making calls, with Siri, you can also connect to the smart home devices and effectively control it.
Apple Maps
This is another one of Siri’s applications. With Siri, you can also easily navigate through the Apple maps.
Now that you have got a good understanding on why you need to use Siri. Head to the next section of the article to decode on what you need to do before you set up Siri.
What to Do Before Setting Up Siri?
If you are looking to set up Siri, then you need to make sure to check the updates first and then proceed with setting it. Here’s what you need to do to check the updates:
Settings App
The first step that you need to take is to open the Settings app
Tap General
Once done, then, you need to scroll down and then you need to tap on the ‘General’ option
Software Update
Once you have tapped on the ‘General’ option, then you need to tap on Software update, and then finally you will get all the updates when it is available. Finall,y you can download and install
Head to the next section of the article to learn how to set up Hey Siri
How To Set Up Hey Siri?
Here are the comprehensive steps that you need to follow when you are looking to set up Siri:
Opening the Settings
The first step that you need to take is to open the Settings app on your iPhone. This is the primary and central hub for customising all your iPhone settings
Tapping on Siri and Search
Once you have opened the Settings app on your iPhone, then, you need to tap on Siri and the search option. Finally, you need to scroll down and find Siri & Search. Tap on it to open the Siri settings menu.
Enable Listen for ‘Hey Siri’
Once you have tapped on Siri and searched, you need to enable the ‘Hey Siri’ feature. To do that, make sure to toggle the switch next to Listen for ‘Hey Siri’. This allows you to activate Siri hands-free by simply saying, “Hey Siri. “
On-Screen Instructions
Once you have enabled the ‘Hey Siri’ option, you need to follow the on-screen instructions. You’ll be prompted to set up “Hey Siri.” Follow the on-screen instructions, which will ask you to say a few phrases so Siri can recognize your voice.
Allow Siri
Once done, you need to enable the ‘Allow Siri’ when locked. This is a feature that will allow you to use Siri even when your iPhone is locked, and this way, you will be adding another layer of convenience
Customizing the Siri Settings
Once you have enabled the Allow Siri option, you need to customise the Siri settings. Under the Siri settings, you can customize Siri’s voice and language. You can also choose from different accents and genders to make Siri more personal.
What are the Practical Applications of Using Siri?
Here are the practical applications of Siri that you can do:
Send Messages
This is one of the most common and practical applications of Siri. All you need to do is give a command “Hey Siri, send a message to [contact name],” and Siri will speak your message and send it instantly
Setting Reminders
This is another one of the practical applications of using Hey Siri. With this feature, you can easily set up reminders and this is especially useful for setting reminders while you’re busy.
Checking the Weather
Another practical application of Hey Siri is checking the weather. With the ‘Hey Siri’ feature, you can easily get a weather update. All you need to do is ask Siri, “Hey Siri, what’s the weather like today?” to get a quick weather update without having to open any apps.
Make Calls
This is another practical application of ‘Hey Siri.’ You can easily make calls and hear the voices of your loved ones.
How to Set Up Siri Efficiently?
If you are looking to set up Hey Siri efficiently, then here are the steps that you need to follow:
Open Settings
The first step that you need to do is to open the Settings on your iPhone, and then, you need to find Shortcuts
Add Shortcut
To add shortcut, you need to tap on the All Shortcuts and browse through the available options, and also tap on the + icon next to a shortcut to add it.
Customizing Phase
The next step that you need to is to tap on the shortcut you added and customize the activation phrase. For example, you can set “Hey Siri, good morning” to activate a series of morning tasks like turning off Do Not Disturb and reading your schedule.
Conclusion
You can easily follow the above steps to set up Hey Siri and get your tasks done. Additionally, you can use Siri to perform crucial functions and enable Siri to enhance your user experience. Siri will not only help in enabling convenience but also help in understanding the different ways we interact with our smart home. That’s all, folks. I hope the article will help you get all the information you need.
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