In this article, we’ll guide you through the steps to enable and use the side button as a shortcut to access Siri on your iPhone.
Why Use the Side Button for Siri?
Before we dive into the practical steps, let’s explore the advantages of using the side button to trigger Siri:
- Quick Access: Activating Siri with the side button provides a faster and more convenient way to use voice commands, especially when your hands are occupied.
- Gesture-Based: It’s a gesture-based method that feels intuitive and modern, especially on newer iPhone models without a physical Home Button.
- Privacy: Siri activation with the side button doesn’t require saying “Hey Siri,” which can be more private in certain situations.
Step-by-Step Guide: Using the Side Button for Siri
Follow these steps to enable and use the iPhone’s side button to trigger Siri:
Step 1: Check Your iPhone Model
- This feature is available on iPhone models with Face ID (iPhone X and later). If you have an older iPhone with a Home Button, you’ll use a different method to activate Siri.
Step 2: Enable Siri
- If Siri is not already enabled on your iPhone, you can do so by going to “Settings.”
- Scroll down and tap on “Siri & Search.”
- Toggle on “Listen for ‘Hey Siri'” and “Press Side Button for Siri.”
Step 3: Trigger Siri with the Side Button
- With Siri enabled for the side button, you can now easily summon Siri by pressing and holding the side button (the larger button on the right side of your iPhone) for a couple of seconds.
Step 4: Communicate with Siri
- Once Siri is activated, communicate with it by speaking your command or question. Siri will respond and assist you accordingly.
Step 5: Release the Side Button
- Release the side button when you’re done speaking to let Siri know you’ve completed your request.
Step 6: Use Siri for Various Tasks
- You can use Siri for a wide range of tasks, such as sending messages, setting reminders, getting directions, making calls, and much more. Simply ask Siri for what you need.
Step 7: Deactivate Siri
- To deactivate Siri, you can either tap the screen outside of the Siri interface or press the side button again.
