VoiceOver Guide
iPhone reads screen aloud.
Turn on
- Settings → Accessibility.
- VoiceOver → On.
- Or — "Hey Siri, turn on VoiceOver."
- Triple-press side button shortcut.
- Practice mode included.
- Free + built in.
Different gestures
- Tap to hear element.
- Double-tap to activate.
- 3-finger swipe to scroll.
- Different from normal use.
- Takes practice.
- Tutorial included.
Senior alternatives
- Spoken Content — easier.
- Settings → Accessibility → Spoken Content.
- Reads selected text only.
- No gesture changes.
- Better senior intro.
- Use first.
When to use
- Macular degeneration.
- Cataracts before surgery.
- Tired eyes at end of day.
- Reading long emails.
- News articles.
- Reduces eye strain.
Speak Selection
- Highlight any text.
- Tap Speak option.
- iPhone reads aloud.
- Easier than VoiceOver.
- Use anywhere.
- Adjustable speed.
Get help
- Apple Accessibility helpline.
- 1-877-204-3930.
- Free senior support.
- Apple Store sessions.
- YouTube Apple Support.
- Practice with patient family.
Spoken Content easier than VoiceOver
For most senior vision needs, "Spoken Content" is easier than full VoiceOver. Highlight text, hear it read. No gesture relearning. VoiceOver for full blindness — call Apple Accessibility helpline 1-877-204-3930 for free training. Don't suffer with eye strain.