How to Enable and Use Voice Control on the iPhone 14
Posted on 18th June 2023
Enabling Voice Control
Voice Control is a new accessibility feature in iOS 14 that lets you control your iPhone entirely with your voice. This feature is designed for people with physical or motor disabilities that prevent them from using traditional input methods, but it can also be useful for anyone who wants a hands-free way to use their iPhone.
To enable Voice Control, go to the Settings app and select Accessibility from the list of options. Scroll down to the Interaction section and select Voice Control. On the next screen, toggle the Voice Control switch to the On position.
Using Voice Control
Once Voice Control is enabled, you can start using it immediately by saying “Hey Siri, turn on Voice Control.” You can also use the Accessibility Shortcut ( triple-click the Side button by default) to turn Voice Control on or off.
When Voice Control is turned on, you’ll see a new interface on your screen with a grid of icons. Each icon represents a different action or app. To select an icon, say “Select” followed by the name or number of the icon. For example, to open the Camera app, you would say “Select Camera.”
You can also use voice commands to perform actions within apps. For example, you can say “Take a photo” to take a picture in the Camera app, or “Start a new paragraph” to create a new paragraph in the Notes app. The voice commands available to you will vary depending on the app you’re using.
To see a list of all the voice commands available to you in a particular app, say “Show Commands.” You can also say “Help” at any time to get a list of available commands.
Configuring Voice Control
There are a few different ways to configure Voice Control to suit your needs. To change the language that Voice Control uses, go to the Settings app and select Accessibility. Scroll down to the Voice Control section and select Language. On the next screen, select the language you want to use from the list.
You can also change the Voice Feedback setting to control how much spoken feedback you hear when using Voice Control. To do this, go to the Settings app and select Accessibility. Scroll down to the Voice Control section and select Voice Feedback. On the next screen, you can choose to have Voice Control speak commands, speak responses, or both.
Finally, you can change the Input Mode to control how Voice Control recognizes your spoken commands. To do this, go to the Settings app and select Accessibility. Scroll down to the Voice Control section and select Input Mode. On the next screen, you can choose between Freeform and Directed input mode.
Freeform input mode is designed for casual use and lets you use any words you want when talking to Voice Control. Directed input mode is designed for more precise use and requires you to use specific commands and vocabulary. You can learn more about the different input modes in the Voice Control User Guide.
How to Enable and Use Voice Control on the iPhone 14
Enabling Voice Control
Voice Control is a feature that allows you to control your iPhone using your voice. You can use it to make phone calls, send messages, open apps, and more. You can also use it to control your iPhone’s settings, such as turning on Do Not Disturb or Accessibility features.
To enable Voice Control, go to Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control. Turn on the switch next to Voice Control.
Using Voice Control
Once Voice Control is enabled, you can start using it by saying “Hey Siri” or “Hey Siri, enable Voice Control” into your iPhone’s microphone.
You can then use voice commands to control your iPhone. For example, you can say “Hey Siri, open the Camera app” or “Hey Siri, turn on Do Not Disturb”.
There are a variety of different voice commands you can use with Voice Control. To see a list of all the voice commands you can use, go to Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control, then tap on the “Voice Control Commands” button.
Accessibility Features
Voice Control can be used with a variety of Accessibility features. For example, you can use it to control your iPhone if you have difficulty using your hands.
To enable Voice Control with Accessibility features, go to Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control, then turn on the switch next to “Use Voice Control with Accessibility Features”.
Siri and Voice Control
You can use Siri and Voice Control together. For example, you can say “Hey Siri, turn on Voice Control” to enable Voice Control.
You can also use Siri to control Voice Control. For example, you can say “Hey Siri, turn off Voice Control” to disable Voice Control.
Limitations
Voice Control is not available in all languages. Currently, it is available in English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and Portuguese.
Voice Control is also not available on all devices. It is only available on the iPhone 6s or later, iPad Pro (12.9-inch) or later, iPad (5th generation) or later, iPad Air 2 or later, iPad mini 4 or later, and iPod touch (6th generation) or later.
Voice Control is an accessibility feature that allows you to control your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch using your voice. With Voice Control, you can make phone calls, send text messages, enter numbers and symbols, and more. You can even ask Siri questions and give Siri commands. Voice Control is available in all languages that Siri supports.
To turn on Voice Control, go to Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control, then turn on Voice Control.
To use Voice Control, just say “Hey Siri” followed by your request or command. For example, you can say “Hey Siri, what’s the weather like today?” or “Hey Siri, call mom.”
If you want to use Voice Control to enter text, just say “Hey Siri, start dictation” when you’re in an app that supports it. Dictation works in any app that uses the standard keyboard.
When you’re done using Voice Control, just say “Hey Siri, stop listening” or “Hey Siri, turn off Voice Control.” You can also turn off Voice Control in Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control.
