Siri Basics for Seniors
Your iPhone helper — by voice.
Wake Siri
Say “Hey Siri” or hold the side button. Free with every iPhone.
Top commands
- “Call my daughter”
- “Send a text to John saying I'm on my way”
- “Set timer 15 minutes”
- “What's on my calendar tomorrow?”
Find your phone
From any Apple device: “Hey Siri, where's my phone?”
Read messages
“Hey Siri, read my messages.” Hands-free while cooking or driving.
Translate
“Hey Siri, how do you say good morning in Spanish?”
Make Siri easier
Settings → Siri → Type to Siri. Lets you type instead of speak.
Quick Tip: Say “Hey Siri, call 911” in emergencies — works hands-free.