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User profile for user: shahlaunsw
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I rely on speaking to Siri to do things for me

Unlike many people in reviews saying they didn’t need Siri much I need to talk to Siri because of my accessibility needs. Asking it to do things for me change settings etc and really helpful . But as you know Siri is also very limited and often dumb. I am drawn to get iPhone 16 hoping the next round of intelligence will make the Siri hearing me more smart and remember the settings doing things for me. Do you think this is on horizon ?

iPhone 7 Plus, iOS 15

Posted on Nov 5, 2024 5:16 AM

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User profile for user: ak1956
ak1956
User level: Level 2
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Posted on Nov 5, 2024 6:21 AM

Hello


Have you tried Voice Control? Gives you much more control over your device than Siri. And built into you device. See video below.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg22JaZWAgs&list=PLIl2EzNYri0cLtSlZowttih25VnSvWITu&index=27


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User profile for user: ak1956
ak1956
User level: Level 2
338 points

Nov 6, 2024 6:14 AM in response to shahlaunsw

I agree - it will be great if Siri becomes more intuitive and practical. Let's hope this is in the pipeline.

Two other suggestions that may help you.

  1. Shortcuts can allow you to make your own Siri commands. They are not the easiest thing to get your head around but can be useful to simplify tasks down to one command.
  2. Vocal Shortcuts has been added to iOS18 (in the accessibility section in settings). Full disclosure, I have not looked into this feature in detail yet, but it may also be worth investigating.

The issue with Siri not stopping after a request is annoying and an issue that is causing issues for people who rely on voice. I don't have a solution for this issue.


I hope that helps.


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User profile for user: shahlaunsw
shahlaunsw Author
User level: Level 1
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Nov 5, 2024 11:46 AM in response to ak1956

thank you! I didnt know about voice control. it helps because It removes saying "hey Siri" . even one word takes energy from me and I try to minimize steps.

I however would like to see Siri becomes smart so I can talk to it in relation to telling me things when I ask it questions, remembering what I do .

one of my problems is that it goes into speaking mode and you cant stop it

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I rely on speaking to Siri to do things for me

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