Siri for Accessibility and Safety

Most people use Siri to ask about the weather or sports scores, but using your voice to control your iPhone is one of its most useful and underused features.

With a simple voice command, you can:

• Call your spouse or a family member
• Open Mail or Safari
• Send a text message
• Make an emergency call

Using your voice isn’t just convenient — it can also make technology more accessible. Voice commands can be especially helpful for people with arthritis, tremors, vision challenges, or anyone who finds tapping and navigating a screen difficult.

There’s also an important safety benefit. In an emergency, you may be able to call for help even if you can’t easily reach or unlock your phone.

If you haven’t used Siri much, try starting with a simple command like, “Call my husband” or “Open Mail.” You might be surprised how much easier it makes everyday tasks.