How do you ask Siri to type a question?

If you slide left on your home screen to reveal the search bar, you can type something in (like a question about the weather, for example), then scroll to the bottom of your options and see a “text Siri” option.

Can I type something and have Siri say it?

However, if you want Siri to read or say a text or a paragraph aloud, just select the text or a paragraph. Choose “Speak” from the options and Siri will read it out for you.

How do you turn on typing for Siri?

On your iPhone or iPad, go to the Settings app and tap Accessibility and scroll down to find Siri in the General section. Enable the Type to Siri option. Now when you summon Siri, instead of it listening for feedback it will bring up a keyboard prompt for you.

Can Siri turn on silent mode?

Find Siri & Search. Go to Siri Responses. Set to When Silent Mode is Off or Only with “Hey Siri.” You should see three options under the header Spoken Responses: Always, When Silent Mode is Off, and Only with “Hey Siri.” If you set the app to When Silent Mode is Off, Siri will speak when your iPhone’s ringer is on.

How do you get Siri to read text messages?

Here’s how to have Siri read your text messages out loud:

1. Press and hold the Home button. After the short chime, you can give Siri a command.
2. Say something like, “Read me my texts.”
3. When prompted by Siri to say what you want to do with the message, say either “Reply” or “Read them again.”

How do I ask Siri without talking?

How to Set Up Siri without Voice

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Tap Accessibility.
3. Tap Siri.
4. Toggle on Type to Siri.
5. Here, you can also set when or if Siri responds with Voice Feedback or text only.
6. To have Siri always respond with Voice Feedback, select Always.

What questions should I not ask Siri?

And don’t miss the bonus at the end.

• Don’t try to find out if Jon Snow is alive.
• Never tell her to show you skin and home parasites.
• Don’t search for unknown animals or plants.
• Don’t ask her to call an ambulance.
• Don’t tell her you need to hide a body.
• Don’t tell Siri to call your boyfriend.

How do I make Siri quiet?

When Siri is speaking, press the Volume control in the menu bar, then drag the slider to adjust the volume.

How do I change Siri from voice to text?

How to change the voice on your iPhone for Siri

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll to and open the “Siri & Search” tab.
3. Under the “Ask Siri” heading is a “Siri Voice” category. Open the tab.
4. Choose your preferred new Siri voice based on accent and gender.

How can I type a question to Siri?

Open the Settings app. Navigate to General > Accessibility > Siri. Enable the toggle at the top of the screen that reads Type to Siri. Trigger Siri by holding down the Home button. Tap the Dictation button on your keyboard to dictate your query.

Why do I need a keyboard to type to Siri?

As of now, Type to Siri is an accessibility feature: It’s designed for folks who may not be able to speak their queries and need a keyboard (or other switch control-based device) to do so, and a huge boon for them, too.

What to do when Siri doesnt work on iPhone?

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Siri, then turn on Type to Siri. To make a request, summon Siri, then use the keyboard and text field to ask Siri a question or to do a task for you. If Siri doesn’t work as expected on your iPhone, see the Apple Support article If Siri or “Hey Siri” isn’t working.

How can I use my voice to talk to Siri?

How to use your voice when Type to Siri is enabled. Even if you have Type to Siri enabled, you can still use your voice with Siri in a couple of ways. Open the Settings app. Navigate to Siri & Search and make sure Listen for “Hey Siri” is toggled On. Trigger Siri by saying “Hey Siri,” followed by your query.