Siri Configuration on iPhone 12

Before you can utilize the new Siri features introduced in iOS 14, you must first ensure that Siri is enabled on your iPhone 12.

1.Open Settings.

2.Choose Siri and Search.

3.Ensure that the following three options are enabled on the Siri Search page:

• Listen for "Hey Siri":This allows you to utter "Hey Siri" to initiate a conversation with the voice assistant.
• Press Side Button for Siri:You can activate Siri by pressing and holding the button on the right side of the iPhone.
• Allow Siri When Locked:This setting enables you to use Siri without activating your device.

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Guide to Using Siri on an iPhone 12

Once Siri is enabled on your iPhone12, you can activate it by saying "Hey Siri" or pressing and holding the button on the right side of the device.

With the iOS 14 Siri update, the voice assistant no longer occupies the entire screen. Instead, a colorful icon appears at the bottom of the screen to signify that your question or request is being processed. Then, when responding, the responses will appear as widgets and banners on a portion of your phone's display, but they will not dominate the entire screen.

How to Use Siri as a Communicator

If you have multiple Apple devices in your household, you may find the intercom function useful when using Siri on the iPhone 12. Intercom functionality is available on all Apple smart home devices, iPhones, iPads,Apple Watch, AirPods, and CarPlay.

Say "Hey Siri, tell everybody [your message]" to activate the function. Siri will relay the messages to the connected devices, and the recipients can reply by saying, "Hey Siri, replay [their response]."

Messages sent through the intercom feature are audible on HomePod devices and AirPods, and appear as notifications on iOS devices such as the iPhone and iPad.

iOS 14 offers Siri enhancements.

The iOS 14 update to Siri (which was installed on the iPhone 12 at the time of its release) includes a number of improvements to the voice assistant's appearance and capabilities. In addition to the aforementioned cosmetic modifications, the following features have been added or enhanced:

• Better Answers:Apple claims that Siri processes over 25 billion queries per month. To handle all of these requests, the virtual assistant had to acquire extensive knowledge. Apple claims Siri has 20 times more information than it did several years ago. In addition, the virtual assistant's ability to provide answers via the web is enhanced.
• Smarter Suggestions:Among the enhancements to Siri is the addition of a useful widget for Shortcut Suggestions, which enables it to suggest actions that you frequently perform. Siri may suggest opening maps or ordering a coffee from your beloved coffee shop when you enter your vehicle. Additionally, you can display these suggestions on your Today view, home screen, or both.

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• ETA Sharing:If you're meeting another iPhone user and want to provide them with your estimated time of arrival, you can ask Siri to "Share my ETA." Siri then sends that person your ETA via Apple Maps. There are, however, a few exceptions. You must have already begun directions in Apple Maps, and your Apple ID email address will be used to communicate your estimated arrival time.
• Voice Messaging:Siri can record and send audio messages using iMessages or MMS text messages (meaning audio files can be sent to Android users). Simply say "Send an audio message to", and Siri will record and transmit the audio message. Before sending the message, you can listen to it, cancel it, or rerecord it. CarPlay is also an option for performing this action.
• Better Translation:Siri's translation services have been enhanced with iOS 14. There are currently 65 language pairings, and you do not need an internet connection for the translation to occur. In addition, the translations are significantly more fluid than in the past.
• Cycling Directions With Maps:If you require cycling directions, you can now ask Siri, "What are cycling directions to [place name]?" If Siri does not comprehend or recognize the location for which you have requested directions, the voice assistant offers alternative locations and then redirects you to Apple Maps to obtain the correct directions.
• Automated Reminders From Email:With iOS14, Siri gained the ability to recognize and propose potential reminders from email. If you frequently create email reminders, this is a helpful feature to keep you on track.

Siri enhancements in iOS 14.5

The April 2021 release of iOS 14.5 by Apple incorporates additional Siri enhancements. iPhone owners can now choose which voice Siri uses when responding to queries. No longer exists a default accent. When a user first sets up their device, they can select from a more varied and natural-sounding selection of options. In iOS 15.4, these options also include a gender-neutral option.

In addition, Siri obtains expanded Group FaceTime support in iOS 14.5. Messages now makes it simpler to initiate calls with multiple people or any group. Siri can also announce incoming calls through Apple AirPods and Beats headphones that are compatible. iPhone users can even have Siri call an emergency contact on their behalf if they are physically incapable of making the call.

FAQ

How do I activate Siri on my Apple Watch?
Press and hold the Digital Crown on the side of the Apple Watch to activate Siri. Tap the screen and say "Hey Siri," or elevate your wrist and say "Hey Siri."

How do I activate Siri on TikTok?
Tap the plus (+) sign on Tik Tok, then record or upload a video. Enter text; tap the displayed text; select Text-to-Speech. Siri will read your text aloud.

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How do I employ Siri on my Mac?
To use Siri on a Mac, select Apple System Preferences Siri from the menu bar. Select Siri Enabled. When Siri is enabled on a Mac, the icon for Siri appears in the upper-right quadrant of the display. Tap the icon, utter the command, and wait for Siri's response.