Use accessibility features with Siri on iPad
- June 7, 2024
- Apple
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Siri is often the easiest way to start using accessibility features with iPad. With Siri, you can open apps, turn many settings on or off, or use Siri for what it does best—acting as your intelligent personal assistant.
Ask Siri. Say something like: “Turn on VoiceOver” or “Turn off VoiceOver.” Learn how to ask Siri.
Siri knows when VoiceOver is on, so will often read more information back to you than appears on the screen. You can also use VoiceOver to read what Siri shows on the screen.
Type instead of speaking to Siri
- Go to Settings > Accessibility > Siri, then turn on Type to Siri.
- To make a request, summon Siri, then interact with Siri by using the keyboard and text field.
Control voice feedback for Siri
- Go to Settings > Accessibility > Siri.
- Choose Don’t Speak in Silent Mode, Only Speak with Hey Siri, or Always Speak Responses.
Turn off “Hey Siri” when iPad is covered or facing down
To prevent iPad from listening for “Hey Siri” when it’s covered or facing down, go to Settings > Accessibility > Siri, then turn off Always Listen for “Hey Siri.”
Hide apps when Siri is active
To hide the current app when you summon Siri, go to Settings > Accessibility
Siri, then turn off Show Apps Behind Siri.