Siri, Apple’s voice-activated assistant, can do a LOT for you when you know what commands to give it. We\u2019ve asked around and compiled this list of Siri commands so anyone who has access to the assistant can maximize its full potential.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are a few things to keep in mind to make sure you get what you ask for from Siri every time<\/em>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Now we\u2019ve come to the fun part. Read on to know the Siri commands that can save you time and effort while using your iPhone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We don\u2019t recommend you texting while driving\/biking\/walking. In case you really need to, have Siri do it for you. Open Siri and say, \u201ctext [name], Is dinner ready?\u201d<\/em><\/strong> and an SMS that reads \u201cIs dinner ready?\u201d will be sent to the person you specified.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re particular about punctuation, just say \u201cperiod\u201d, \u201ccomma\u201d, and even \u201cexclamation mark\u201d and they\u2019ll appear the way they should in your text message.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are your hands too preoccupied (or dirty) to manually search and open an app? Tell Siri to open it instead. Say \u201claunch BigOven\u201d<\/em><\/strong> and your iPhone will open your favorite cooking app while you\u2019re busy stuffing the turkey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Listening to a great new song playing on the radio? To find out the title or the artist, point your iPhone\u2019s receiver to the audio source and ask: \u201cwhat\u2019s this song?\u201d<\/em><\/strong> If the tune is clear enough for your phone to hear, it\u2019ll be able to identify the song\u2019s title, singer, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Your iPhone can tell you current and future weather forecasts based on your GPS location. Simply ask Siri weather-related questions like \u201cDo I need an umbrella tomorrow?\u201d<\/em><\/strong> and you\u2019ll get the answer you need in a jiffy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You don\u2019t always need a Bluetooth headset to make a hands-free call. You can just tell Siri to call a contact (\u201ccall Dr. Morgan\u201d<\/em><\/strong>) or dial a number (\u201ccall 1-800-640-9005\u201d<\/em><\/strong>). In case you\u2019ve got multiple numbers for one contact, specify which number you\u2019d like to ring (\u201ccall Brad Cooper’s mobile.\u201d)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make any call totally hands-free by telling Siri who you wish to call and that you want it to be on a speakerphone. You can tell the phone call will be on speakers when the ringing is audible, even from across the room.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Burnt the roast for the nth time? You probably need to learn setting timers on your iPhone. Tell Siri to \u201cset a timer for 30 minutes\u201d<\/strong><\/em> and it\u2019ll start a countdown instantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Or you can ask to set an alarm for the next day. Just say \u201cwake me up at 6 AM\u201d<\/strong><\/em> and Siri will ring an alarm at the desired time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Adding an event to your calendar is so much easier with Siri\u2019s help. Say \u201cHey Siri, add a trip to the UK to calendar on April 2 at noon\u201d<\/strong><\/em> and your iPhone will plot the event in your calendar. In case you don\u2019t provide enough details, your phone will automatically prompt you for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Looking at a web page, SMS, email, or podcast that you\u2019d like to read or listen to again? Tell Siri to remind you of \u201cthis\u201d, where \u201cthis\u201d is the stuff you\u2019re looking at before you called the Apple voice assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Saying \u201cremind me of this\u201d<\/strong><\/em> will prompt Siri to add a new item to Reminders with a link to the relevant app or website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Are you missing out a game from your favorite local team? Well, ask Siri for updates! Ask Siri \u201cwhat is the San Francisco Giants\u2019 score?\u201d<\/strong><\/em> and you\u2019ll be told of the latest results from the team\u2019s most recent game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Not sure where your next movie date will be? Ask Siri for suggestions. Open Siri and ask \u201cwhat movies are playing near me tomorrow at 7 PM?\u201d<\/strong><\/em> to get a list of films that meet your request.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Feel free to search for specific movies or actors when making the query, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Doing a Google search on your iPhone isn\u2019t limited to its app. Simply ask Siri to \u201cGoogle for best local travel destinations\u201d<\/em><\/strong> and it\u2019ll do a Google search of your requested topic. To do a generic web search just say \u201csearch the web for [topic].\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n When you\u2019ve connected your iPhone to your Facebook account, it\u2019s a breeze posting anything to it via voice command. Tell Siri to \u201cpost to Facebook <\/strong><\/em>just won the lottery<\/strong>\u201d<\/strong><\/em> and it will do your status update for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Itching to tweet while your boss isn\u2019t looking? Tell Siri to \u201ctweet \u2026\u201d followed by your 140-character message and watch your personal assistant formulate a tweet right before your eyes. Don\u2019t be afraid to throw in those hashtags, too. Siri is now smart enough to exchange the word for the actual symbol.<\/p>\n\n\n\n By default, Siri will call you by your name or the name shown on your contacts list. Fancy getting called the boss? Just tell Siri: \u201cCall me boss\u201d<\/strong><\/em> and it will address you by your newfound alias from now on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Do you want your iPhone to remind you to call your sister as soon as you get home from work? In that case, tell Siri to \u201cadd a reminder to call sis when I get home\u201d<\/strong><\/em> and you\u2019ll be notified as soon as you get to your indicated home address. You may also add a specific date or time to the reminder, too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep important people in the loop even as you commute by telling Siri to compose emails in your stead. Ask Siri to \u201cemail Greg\u201d<\/strong><\/em> and it will prompt you for the subject and message thereafter. That or you could relay all the vital info at once: \u201cemail Todd, subject: meeting, message: Are you on your way to the site?\u201d<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n For this request to work smoothly, you have to save people\u2019s email addresses in your phone\u2019s contact list, though.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Thanks to Siri\u2019s full-on integration with Apple Music, you can request the assistant to play any song, station, or artist. Just tell Siri the band\u2019s name or the song title (or the Billboard top 100) and it\u2019ll be played immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sure, you can ask your iPhone any fact-based queries and get the right answer every time. What if you ask Siri something humorous like \u201cwhat came first: the chicken or the egg?\u201d<\/strong><\/em> Expect a hilarious response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Want more funny quips from the iconic voice assistant? Here are hilarious questions you can ask Siri.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n
Most Useful Siri Commands Everyone Needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTell [contact\u2019s name] I\u2019m almost home.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cLaunch [app\u2019s name].\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s this song?\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIs it windy today?\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCall [contact\u2019s name].\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCall [contact] on speaker.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSet a timer for 30 minutes\/1 hour.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cSchedule dinner with [contact] for [time\/date].\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRemind me of this.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat\u2019s the [sports team]’s score?\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat are the best-rated movies playing near me?\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGoogle for [random topic].\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPost to Facebook [status\/message].\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cTweet [message].\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCall me [your alias]\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cRemind me to [task] when I get home.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cEmail [contact].\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPlay a [band\/singer] playlist.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWhat does the fox say?\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
\u201cGoodnight, Siri.\u201d<\/h3>\n\n\n\n