§ Questions
Say "Hey Siri" or hold the side button on iPhone, the Digital Crown on Apple Watch, or the top of your HomePod. On Mac, use the menu-bar icon or press the Command + Space bar shortcut you configured in Settings.
Since iOS 17 you can just say "Siri" if you have the wake phrase set to that option. You can also chain follow-up requests within a few seconds without repeating the wake word.
On modern iPhones (iPhone XS and later) and Apple Silicon Macs, common commands like timers, alarms, launching apps and simple settings toggles work fully offline. Web searches, translation, and Apple Music streaming still need a connection.
Yes. Open Settings › Siri & Search › Siri Voice and pick from several voices per language, plus regional accents.
Check that "Listen for 'Hey Siri'" is enabled in Settings › Siri & Search, that your device isn't face-down or covered, and that microphone access is not blocked by a running app.
Yes, as long as the device is HomeKit-compatible or exposed through Matter, a supported HomeKit hub, or a bridge (like Hue, Aqara or SwitchBot).
The phrases come from Apple documentation and community sources. Siri understands natural variations — you don't have to say them word-for-word.
Yes, through Apple Cash. Say "Hey Siri, send $20 to Sam," and confirm with Face ID or Touch ID before the payment goes through.
On-device processing on modern devices means many requests never leave the phone. You can review and delete Siri history in Settings › Siri & Search › Siri & Dictation History.
Yes, using the Shortcuts app. Any shortcut you create can be triggered by a custom Siri phrase you choose.