Apple iPhone Xs Max
iOS 12.0
Select settings for Siri
You can control many of the phone functions with your voice. You can call contacts from the address book, dictate messages and search the internet.
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1Find "Siri & Search"
- Press Settings.
- Press Siri & Search.
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2Turn on Siri
- Press the indicator next to "Press Side Button for Siri" to turn on the function.
- Press Enable Siri.
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3Turn automatic activation on or off
- Press the indicator next to "Listen for "Hey Siri"" to turn the function on or off. If you turn on the function, follow the instructions on the screen.
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4Turn use of Siri on lock screen on or off
- Press the indicator next to "Allow Siri When Locked" to turn the function on or off.
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5Select language
- Press Language.
- Press the required language.
- Press arrow left.
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6Select voice accent and gender
- Press Siri Voice.
- Press the required accent.
- Press the required gender.
- Press arrow left.
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7Turn voice feedback on or off
- Press Voice Feedback.
- Press the required setting.
- Press arrow left.
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8Select phone owner
- Press My Information.
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Press the required contact.
When you select yourself as the owner of the phone, your phone uses your information for different voice control functions such as navigation to your home address. See how to create yourself as a contact in the address book.
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9Turn use of Siri for specific applications on or off
- Press the required application.
- Press the indicator next to "Search, Suggestions & Shortcuts" to turn the function on or off.
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10Return to the home screen
- Slide your finger upwards starting from the bottom of the screen to return to the home screen.