12 GENUINELY USEFUL Siri Commands You Probably Didn’t Know (2023)

[@ProperHonestTech]

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[@kuwaitinfo]

Siri how do you

[@tmangamingx]

How do you stop siri from mis pronouncing my city? Its spelled Cairo and pronounced Karo

[@HarminderSingh-wl9xk]

Another useful feature of Siri when your hands are busy & your phone is ringing at a distance, you can say : “hey Siri answer the call on speakerphone” Very handy !!

[@Hear-MeoutTwo2]

You are right about that. Many time my hands are full of grit and grime and I wouldn't dare touch the phone.

[@SassyCriticBeauty]

I didn’t know that!!! That will be very useful when I’m cooking. Thank you!

[@onazram1]

Thank you sir, that will be a big help to me!!

[@the_real_mister_ed]

Yes! An excellent share that I recently learned by trial and error, I believe!

[@yssacvlogs1147]

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[@rajibsarker3729]

Please make a video on iCloud Backup. This is quite confusing for some people including me sometimes.

[@ProperHonestTech]

You mean using iCloud to backup your device? Sure, this is something I could look into.

[@wrinklesandsprinkles]

@@ProperHonestTech That would be awesome!

[@erinhills4290]

Thanks so much! Could you also do a video on how to delete unwanted info from iCloud?

[@terminatorman619]

Yes in and out of icloud info like if we can delete multiple backups, or like if delete the photo on iCloud then will it be deleted from the photos app confusing stuff like that

[@traceybartlam7737]

@@erinhills4290 I’d love to empty iCloud to free up space as I won’t pay 😂

[@lindahealey6992]

I think one reason these videos are so useful is because you model exactly how to make a specific request. I find that unless I know the words to use, I get bogged down. I often think it’s the panic that comes from knowing some entity is waiting for a clear request. May be an odd reaction, but I wonder if others experience it too!

[@jinvid]

Same here. I just freeze up sometimes when making a big request.

[@Ninurtha1]

Just ask it as if it was a very intelligent person willing to help you .

[@JeffPom]

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[@triggerrules]

Totally agree! Your videos are extremely helpful, professional and your teaching method with on screen graphics etc are great!

[@the_real_mister_ed]

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[@debbiecharles7912]

I use Siri quite a lot and find her quite helpful most of the time. All the tips to use Siri I got from this channel or I would not have known! I always use Siri to turn on/off my torch with the command “Lumos “/“Nox” - from Harry Potter 😊 Again PHT told me this command. Love this channel 💜

[@bluehannah8696]

This was so good. I barely use Siri because in the past it was so limited. Now I’m really gonna try to start using it again. Thank you so much.

[@willhandy5345]

Thanks. I didn’t know most of these. I rarely use Siri, not because I dislike the assistant, but because I’ve never gotten around to learning it. I’m likely to actually use some of these!

[@neilmcgivern2759]

I love the password one. I know it’s a first world problem but I find it tedious making my way to passwords the traditional way 👍🏽

[@Niiixxxx]

Lol, I didn't even know there was a passwords section in Settings and when I went there I had no saved passwords. Are they only for Websites ?

[@cleme2558]

The email search is the best for me! I wish I saw this video two days ago! I was searching for a specific email, and iPhone does not have the search option….now I know it does! Awesome

[@InspiredInsights4U]

One thing I find helpful, especially having multiple Apple devices is the ability to put the phone face down and Siri will not respond on this device that works so that I can use Siri on my iPad. For example or so many other Apple devices are on my home just a helpful to know when you might have to make a change in your settings to make it work if it doesn’t work for me Attley.

[@hound3kz]

Your videos are always very informative! Sometimes you give me new ideas about how to get better use of the little tricks for my IPhone. I also love your style - as if you were sharing it with a friend ❤ Thanks for all you do to make our lives a little less frustrating 😅

[@FemaleVillageElder]

Once again another brilliant Siri video. These are just so very helpful. I use Siri for just about all my queries all day every day, and yet again, you have surprised me with functionality that I was unaware of. Thank you so much for the Siri videos.. I’m really hoping that Apple will absolutely deliver with new Siri features. Siri doesn’t have to be chat GPT, but she could be so much better. Siri ought to know everything on your device and be able to help you with it all.

[@justinedge4834]

That’s why Google is better

[@mikldude9376]

@@justinedge4834 google does do some very good things Justin , but google is far from perfect mate , and in some other ways behind . If you compare google , bixby ,Siri , all three of them have strengths and weaknesses in certain areas. And at times all of them get even the most rudimentary tasks wrong , none of this Ai stuff is fool proof , even if it is still very cool.

[@triggerrules]

Am not a google fan at all for the personal assistant and will choose Siri each and every time. However, I think google is really great for other things.

[@CherylsCreativeWorld33]

Brilliant! I actually didn’t know any of this. My VPN finishes in December and I’m definitely swapping over, so thank you for that!

[@a.mariedixon-jenkins]

Great Siri video! I use many of the things you mentioned that Siri can do often. There were a couple of things I didn’t know but will start using them. I didn’t know that Siri will pronounce words when asked. There is a music instrument in the Bible I didn’t know the correct pronunciation of it. I asked Siri and it gave me the British pronunciation and also the American pronunciation. Kudos to Siri! Thanks

[@robinps52]

A VERY helpful video! The tips about passwords & the Tip function on the Watch Calculator app are brilliant. Thanks so much!

[@multibusa]

Proper Honest Tech, hey fella I can honestly say you have one of the clearest and easiest voices to listen to and understand. You definitely come across as extremely professional in my opinion.

[@samanthawilson3239]

This was so useful, thank you! I swapped Samsung for iPhone & I've used Siri for some of the basics but this has been incredibly helpful. I'm also looking for another VPN provider so I'll take a look at PIA.

[@williambunting803]

That is really helpful. I love that Siri no longer needs “Hey”, just Siri works. Siri has become more like Kaylee in “Why Him”, more conversational. You mentioned a computation, but did you know Siri will do running computations, ie Siri what is 45 times 438 ?, she responds, then you can ask, what is that answer divided by 3.142? Siri gives the answer. The fact that Siri now stores a value or item, I am expecting that I can ask, Siri, remember I need to pay the rent, or remember that the mail is in the kitchen. You covered where am I, but I need for Siri to remember this location. A number of times I have been driving and seen buildings I want to go back to later. When I am being guided by Maps, I don’t necessarily know where I am or how I got there. Siri store this trip will be useful. I suddenly hold out great hopes for Siri, especially as you have opened my awareness to Shortcuts App, and GoodLinks App. I live on a boat where there is an elevated level of domestic automation, and Siri can do a lot in this environment.

[@quadimus]

Thank you. Very thorough and easy to understand. Could you do a video on how to transfer data to a new apple device from an old one? Like an Ipad for example.

[@ProperHonestTech]

I'll definitely explore the option and see if I can make a useful video about it.

[@quadimus]

@@ProperHonestTech I would VERY much appreciate that. Thank you 🙂

[@leesapollo]

Didn’t think I’d learn anything new with Siri but all of these were pretty decent. Thanks.

[@raidraid6672]

Hello, and thank you once again for excellent and informative videos done in such a calm and concise manner. I wonder if you can help with a very annoying situation when it comes to invoking hey Sir by a voice command.i..Say I want to have Siri start recording a a voice memo, but it keeps saying: "you will have to unlock your iPhone first", despite its being allowed when the phone is locked. This is particularly annoying whilst one is driving.

[@patriciaenglish1027]

I’m so glad you don’t rush what you are saying so that I can follow! Good videos

[@Vonstar29]

I don’t know why, but from my very 1st iPhone I ever had think around 2012 ……I always set Siri to the Australia version, it was a Nicer voice, (I live in the UK)………her real name is Karen Jacobsen. Then a few years ago I happened upon 2 Australia guys hosting a radio show on instagram, taking about Siri and “Karen” actually phoned in to speak to them, they thought it was a wind up, but it was real, and the story of how she came to be the ACTUAL voice of Siri Australia …. Was an interesting story. She is very helpful 😂 … great channel …… thanks

[@Teresa-K]

You have the best videos. I always learn new useful ways to use Siri from you and other valuable information. Thanks for all you do to bring us worthy content. Kindness, Teresa

[@officialprince5997]

This was very helpful. I am a visually impaired and I use Siri every day. I learn something new in your video once again, this is so helpful. 11:57

[@Davidb67]

I’ve got a few smart plugs for lamps and such around the house. Until recently, whenever I instructed “Siri, turn on bedside lamp” - I’d get a spoken acknowledgement from Siri that it had been turned on or off etc” (or more frequently - “not responding…”). This has changed to s simple tone now - I’ve been all through the settings having followed lots of vids on KZbin- Siri settings are set to announce calls when I have AirPods in - which it does, “Prefer spoken responses” is ticked etc, but still no luck - any thoughts?

[@fan_of_brent_terhune_comedian]

This is awesome and exactly what I needed! THANK YOU!😊

[@ickess]

I love the “tip” feature on my watch. Use it every time I eat out haha

[@martinw.lipworth697]

Great, easy-to-understand and follow info, explained slowly and clearly! PS. How do you get Siri to consistently capitalize the first letter of a word?

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[@hettytravels]

Excellent video. Always learn something new. And I still use PIA and love it.

[@mgweir3252]

Thanks for all the great tips!

[@RobJagerPlumProductions]

This was fantastic. I learned several things in this video. As always, great job and thank you.

[@msklvr5078]

Yes! A video on iCloud back up would be very helpful. Thank you for all your tips and tricks. VERY useful!! 😊

[@TrogART]

I always get Siri to play the latest BBC news to wake me up in the morning "Hay Siri play the latest BBC news". I use voice control on my iPad all the time, no pinky marks and it's quick and easy navigation with apps. Very handy when lying in bed as you have total control even a grid that you can use to tap specific things, once you get the hang of it you hardly ever even have to touch the iPad.

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[@rjs51259]

I appreciate all of your videos. Always explained in an easy to understand manner. The graphics are great.

[@rogerrobbins4773]

Thanks!

[@ProperHonestTech]

Thank you very much!

[@harveycohen5949]

Amazingly informative, as always. Thanks for the information. Curious though, you keep mentioning (apart from AI), there are better voice-assistants. What might it/they do that SIRI doesn’t? It’s hard to compare when one only has what one has. Thanks!! 😊. ALSO, what Apple HAS to do one of these days, is permit someone to ‘unlock’ without physically doing so. Perhaps a special password that also requires voice recognition?? Thanks!!

[@BarrieBrown]

The Toronto Dominion Bank (Canada) uses voice recognition to access your account, why not Apple?

[@JHJohnson]

I am so horrible at all this technology I just learned my passwords are saved in settings. I have a notes with all that information I type 😂😂. Ty for the great tips

[@ProperHonestTech]

If you have all of your passwords saved in iCloud Keychain (in Settings) then delete that note, as if your phone is ever stolen, it's the first place someone will look. Or at the very least, lock the note (watch one of my notes videos for how to do that!) 👍🏻

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Tried and dropped Nord VPN as it slowed my 500 Mbps connection to 200

[@arialdejeune5354]

Thank you. Really helpful again. I really enjoy your posts. My friends think I'm a genius because I'm so tech savvy. I tell them about you.

[@missbilbybadinage1199]

1:23 Yay! My email app was driving my nuts with it’s constant blinging when junk mail arrived while waiting for a specific email (bill).

[@abhishekpanthangi8878]

Hey bro.. Thank you so much for the informative videos you do on Apple. I have one question, please assist me on this Q: When you use Apple Maps when driving, it will mirror the directions on my Apple watch as well, I would like to stop mirroring driving directions on the watch, please help me with this, thank you.

[@bobcohen629]

Thank you very interesting and very helpful

[@franpost9800]

Excellent video…the best information I have found for my iPhone and my watch. I have subscribed. Glad I found you.

[@technickr]

Can you send a voice note to yourself or is there any other option to capture voicerecorder like voicenotes with siri w/o touching the phone?

[@georgee3401]

Excellent tutorial. I learned some new tips from this video. Many thanks!

[@garethwilliams6518]

Very interesting. Thanks for this video. Put my mind at ease about my battery

[@ARTOFFICIVL]

"long in the tooth" is hilarious

[@SimplisticallyDigital]

Extremely helpful! 🌟

[@Will-Parr]

I’m having trouble with iCloud not syncing my “Notes” between my iPhone and iCloud. Same Apple ID. Any suggestions? Thanks. I enjoy your videos and just subscribed.

[@mikebedford4362]

Wow, I ALWAYS get value from your videos. Thank you and please keep them coming 👍

[@Snax_Musician]

Is there anyway to get Siri to do things for me without getting that annoying ‘You’ll need to unlock your iPhone first’ message? Once when I asked it to read back a shopping list I heard that. Why does a shopping list require an extra security step? Annoying! I’d love to bypass that somehow. Thank you!

[@suzanner3894]

Another great video. The “am I free” worth the watch alone.

[@brendatomlinson]

My life is forever changed, Siri can tell me where I parked?!! So I won’t have to wander around parking lots pressing the alarm button on my key!

[@bubblegirl6265]

I learned so much from this video! Thank you so much.

[@warrenjoseph76]

Right but not everyone used Messages or Mail. There’s just better (by far) options. It’s also annoying Siri doesn’t work with Google Maps on CarPlay for instance

[@jayceetan8113]

Any way to make the AirPods pro2 more comfortable. I already tried the comply tips

[@harveycohen5949]

I use SIRI all the time and have for years. Since I only know what I know, not what I DON’T know, your reference to other virtual assistants is slightly perplexing. What exactly DO they do better? Thanks!!

[@uhhhtanner]

I couldn’t remember why the hell i recognized the name “Tim apple,” and though it may be from Parks & Rec…then I realized it was another stupid thing drumpf said 🤣🤣🤣

[@1wholovestrees]

I’m watching this on my ipad. How can I send it to my iphone, as this is incredibly helpful.

[@travisconnell]

Omg the using Siri to show you passwords is next level 🔥🔥

[@rgolianeh]

Thank you very much. As always very helpful.

[@cyberoptic5757]

Yes, I'm using Siri, but I'm also using Google assistant. The feature that I'm looking for is simple algebraic substitution, or the ability to remember a variable's value. For example, "Hey, Siri, the tax rate is 6%." Neither assistant can remember and substitute when I ask, "what is the tax on $123.00?"

[@farizahmed8245]

Just a suggestion.. can you do similar useful videos on Apple Watch , AirPods and iPads?

[@ProperHonestTech]

Yes, absolutely.

[@WatchDSSID]

Some brilliant suggestions….. I thought I knew them all…how wrong was I!! - thanks. The one I use most frequently is (something like) “Set me a boiled egg alarm for 6 minutes”

[@SrssSteve]

For a countdown timer, just say “six minutes”

[@WatchDSSID]

@@SrssSteve - ANOTHER one I wasn’t aware of! - thanks Steve

[@WatchDSSID]

…….and on the Apple Watch, no need to press any buttons or say “Hey Siri” - just lift your wrist and say “2 Minutes” - BRILLIANT!!

[@SrssSteve]

@@WatchDSSID on the Apple Watch (which supports multiple labeled timers) say “egg timer 3 minutes”. Let it start and say “water timer 10 minutes”

[@mikldude9376]

I always learn something from your videos mate , thank you.

[@sxley898]

I'm using iOS 16.4.1 and don't have the useful Settings-Maps-Find my Car, as you've described. Not sure what's up?

[@nancyhume9956]

Same here. I have a iPhone 13 with the latest update and don’t see that under Maps as well.

[@Oliver-uv7ir]

Make sure "Significant Locations" is turned on in Settings - Privacy - Location Services - System Services

[@thurm101]

Excellent information

[@jdambat]

Excellent video. Thanks for these original tips. Have never come across them before. Keep up the good work. Subscribing

[@sammayet9002]

Thank you, really appreciate your useful tips , I enjoy every bit of your info ❤❤❤❤

[@JaywalkingTheWorld]

Good stuff, and thanks for not putting some stupid music bed under your commentary.

[@pmhgeneral]

Al your videos are great thank you.

[@uprayup]

Thank you very much!

[@thesparrowsnest8343]

Lots of great information. Thanks for sharing. 😊

[@zurvey]

That was a very smart introduction! Thanks for this video.

[@PLATINUM2U]

Siri can be very temperamental at times. She even curses at times 😂😂

[@SteveSpeirs]

Great tips!

[@Epcotfans54]

Great video. I saved it so I can go back and study it.

[@hudsonrilke]

V cool. Great tips, don’t use Siri enough

[@Mayeru]

I get the idea behind "14% x $48.00" but THAT's not a mathematical equation, as it might result obvious since 14 x 48 is nowhere near 6.72. When in reality the mathematical equation that is taking place here (and that it should actually show) is: "0.14 x 48" which is indeed "6.72".

[@SusanBeaubien]

Very helpful. Thank you very much.

[@BlooStorm1]

I’m accessing your videos on an iphone 11 Pro. you mentioned I need 16.6.4 to access a lot of these features, but my phone says I’m up to date with 16.6 only. I don’t have the ability to get an additional patch for what you have. Is it because you have a newer device? LOVE how you can find your car’s exact location, but I can’t since my screen doesn’t come up with features you’re mentioning. Why is this?

[@jimcoon]

Great information, as usual. Thank you!

[@wishingb5859]

I use Siri to turn on and off the flashlight and to look up store hours and lots of little things like that.

[@carlupthegrove262]

Very helpful so many things I did not know Siri could do

[@karehijo]

This was quite helpful. Thank you.

[@LawrenceMarkFearon]

Siri show me mail is an especially useful discovery.

[@mrcombiBedford]

Hi Love your Vids, 12 Pro max latest version, find my car in Maps at the bottom is Allow Photo Providers**** I don't see extensions Ride Booking or Show parked car, I have reset the phone, any idea? George

[@FlightDoc]

Competitive market for voice assistants?! That’s a really low bar. Tell Apple, it’s hard to fall off the floor.

[@ProperHonestTech]

😂

[@tizmehere492]

Must you say “Hey” Siri? Or is there another way to raise her without the home button or some gesture for iphones without the button?

[@vaildes410]

Good morning, I have iPhone 14 and it's using iOS 16.6 and notice in my MAPS app I don't have the “show parked location”. Does this have anything to do with my Beta Updates off? Thank you.

[@zit1999]

Siri started answering questions by saying out loud what it finds! 🤯 Must be after that mailman assault where he screamed for help and siri ignored his multiple pleas to call 911.

[@naamashang5107]

Thanks

[@ProperHonestTech]

Thank you very much!

[@tomwalton6661]

I don’t have the ‘show my parked location’ showing in maps I’m in the UK!

[@rakshaandreassen5472]

Great info. Thank you

[@mstrathmore]

Thank you, great video!

[@johnmiller5630]

Very useful thanks Tom.