How To Activate Configure And Secure Siri
When the iPhone 4S launched, Siri was the big news. The feature changed the way we work with virtual personal assistants. Siri can help you a lot , and knowing how efficiently use it, can make your life a lot easier. For example Siri can hep you make appointments, play your favorite music, create and manage playlists, search for info over the internet, give you insights into whether forecasts, change iPhone settings and many other useful stuff by just using just your voice. In this article we’ll teach you how to configure and use Siri.
How To Activate Siri
To activate Siri you have to hold down the Home button until you hear a tone sound. The screen will slide upwards and a microphone icon will start animating. Speak you command in a clear voice and repeat if nothing happens. You can always tap the button next to the word bubble to see a list of examples.
How To Configure Siri
- First you have to go to Siri Settings tab
- Choose the appropriate language and dialect you are speaking to make sure Siri understands you better.
- If Siri is not yet enabled on your device you need to launch Settings, go to the General tab and tap the Siri tab. Slide the switch you’ll find there to the On position. To configure it go to the Siri tab in Settings and tap the language tab to pick a language suitable for you.
- In the Voice Feedback tab you can choose whether Siri will always be active or if it will work only when you are using a handsfree device. If you are using the Siri feature while driving, a handsfree device coupled with this setting might save you some headache. In the My Info section fill in your contact information. If this tab is set to your contact card, Siri will address you by name. If you want Siri to activate when you pick up the phone, turn on Raise to Speak.
How To Secure Siri By Using Passcode Lock
Now that you’ve configured Siri you might want to secure it with a password. Tap the Settings icon and choose the General tab. If you have not previously enabled a general password for your iPhone, you can password-protect Siri from here. Press Turn Passcode On and set a four-digit code you’ll remember. If you turn the switch to the Off position it will not allow Siri to activate when the entire phone is locked.
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