Tech Tip: Siri Always On

Tech Tips: Siri Always On

Contributed by Jerry Price, Assistive Technology Specialist

Apple has introduced IOS 13.4 to iPhone and IPad users.  One of the new skills presented in this update gives users the option to have Siri always on.  As you are aware, Siri is the personal assistant available in most I-devices.  By default, the always-on feature is not activated. 

If you would like Siri to always be listening, here is what you must do.  If you don't have "hey Siri" set up go to settings, Siri and search, listen to hey Siri.  If Hey Siri is not on this button will be off.  Double-tap with one finger to turn it on and it will walk you through the process.

Now that Hey Siri is turned on; do this so that it is "always-on".  Go to Settings, Accessibility, Siri, and make sure the "always listen for hey Siri is on.  If it is off, double-tap with one finger to toggle it on.

Now you are set.  As long as Siri can hear your voice, it will respond to you regardless of where your iPhone is located or whether it is face up or face down.