By Leanne Hays
Have you ever wondered, "Is my phone listening to me?" The truth is, yes, it's listening. However, it's not a nefarious iPhone monitoring scheme; it's only so your iPhone can meet your needs more easily. Still, if you want to change your Siri and app settings to stop this from happening, we can help! Let's get started.
Did you know that you can control your Tesla using just your voice? Using Tesla voice commands is quick and easy, plus it offers a safer alternative to tapping the touchscreen to change the climate, navigate, text and call, and use other Tesla features. Our best Tesla voice commands list includes every command we could find, including some fun Tesla Easter eggs!
By August Garry
As much as we love technology, we have always been suspicious of it. You only need to look to our horror stories to understand that: from 2001: A Space Odyssey to The Ring to M3GAN, we are captivated by the idea of what happens when technology turns on us. Even Frankenstein, considered by many the first true science-fiction story, is about the dangers inherent in toying with technology whose consequences we can’t fully understand.
By Cullen Thomas
Have you ever wanted your iPhone to automatically read your texts to you? It's possible! With this feature turned on, when you're sitting in the car, or out on a walk at night, Siri will announce your messages' contents as they arrive. Let's cover how to turn on the feature and have Siri read your text messages.
By Olena Kagui
Apple surprised HomePod mini owners with the iOS 16.3 update that activated a previously unused sensor sitting on our shelves. This HomePod sensor not only measures your home's temperature and humidity but can also trigger HomeKit automations for your smart home setup! This means that a change in temperature or humidity can turn on your AC or dehumidifier as long as they are compatible.
By Rhett Intriago
Apple has integrated Siri into AirPods seamlessly, so you can continue using your virtual assistant without pulling out your phone. When listening to music, podcasts, audiobooks, etc., you can ask Siri to pause and play media, skip or go back, and adjust the volume of your AirPods. However, sometimes Siri volume control does not work the way it should.
By Ashleigh Page
Whether you're washing dishes or working out, it can be handy to accept or decline calls without touching your phone. Now, you can easily reject calls through your headphones with Siri without even needing to say "Hey Siri." Let's go over how to answer calls on AirPods and other headphones.
By Olena Kagui
If you have enabled "Hey Siri" on your HomePod and other devices, then yes, Siri is always listening to you. But that doesn't mean that it is analyzing your conversations. All this means is that your HomePod, like your iPhone or other Apple devices, is listening to see if you say "Hey Siri" so that it can assist you. Let's dig a little deeper.
By Rhett Intriago
One of the AirPods' most convenient features is that you can have Siri read incoming notifications to you and announce your calls so that you never have to pick up your phone while using them. However, this can prove to be an annoyance for some users. Thankfully, there is an easy way to turn off AirPod notifications.
Why isn't Siri working? It can be very frustrated when you've got your hands full and need a quick assist, but Siri isn't responding to you. Luckily, the reason Siri isn't working on your iPhone, iPad, or HomePod is probably a simple Settings mixup. We'll show you how to make sure Siri is enabled on your Apple devices, and if this doesn't fix your problem, where to turn for help.
By Jim Karpen
You can use "Hey Siri" to perform all kinds of operations on your iPhone or iPad, such as playing music, setting reminders, checking your calendar, and much more. We'll show you how to set up "Hey Siri" on iPhone so you can enjoy the convenience of your very own digital personal assistant.
By Olena Kagui
HomePods are Apple's smart speakers that work with Siri as your virtual assistant. Since they can respond to voice commands, many HomePod-related privacy and security concerns have arisen. While it is technically possible to eavesdrop with a HomePod, it doesn't work as one would imagine. I will teach you the steps to keep you safe from being overheard.
By Conner Carey
Learning how to answer calls with AirPods Pro or AirPods is really convenient if your hands are full while you are cooking, walking the dog, or carrying groceries. In this quick guide, we’ll teach you how to answer calls with AirPods and AirPods Pro. I’ll also cover rejecting calls and hanging up so you manage every call without reaching for your iPhone.
By Erin MacPherson
Can Siri speak reminders? Can Siri create a daily reminder that repeats at a certain time? We'll cover these questions and more in this in-depth guide on how to manage and set reminders on your iPhone or iPad using Siri Reminders app commands.
By Conner Carey
You probably know how to do an image search on your iPhone, but did you know you could use Siri to search your photos by date and location? With this tip for doing a photo search on your iPhone, you can easily find pictures from special occasions and vacations, so long as you remember when and/or where they were taken.
By Abbey Dufoe
If you're not already using location-based reminders, you are missing out on one of the coolest features of the Reminders app! Location settings in Reminders can help you remember things based on when you're next arriving at or leaving a location, so you won't forget to pick up milk next time you're near the grocery store, for example. We'll show you how to use this handy feature.
By Erin MacPherson
These days we have so many logins to different apps and websites that it’s impossible to keep track of them all. Thanks to iCloud Keychain, you can view saved passwords within your iPhone Settings instead of having to remember them. The Keychain feature securely stores your login information for you and allows you to access the passwords from your other devices. We’ll show you two different methods to access your iPhone's password manager so you can always find your login credentials when you need them.
By Amy Spitzfaden Both
Does Alex work with an iPhone? It does, and it can be an excellent alternative to Siri depending on your home setup and personal preferences. Let's learn how to use Alexa on an iPhone and upgrade your virtual home assistant game.
By Ashleigh Page
WatchOS 8 introduced Apple Watch workout app progress alerts. Some find this Siri feature motivating, while others feel the verbal notifications are an unwanted disruption. Whatever your preference, we'll show you how to turn these Siri Apple Watch alerts on and off.
By Erin MacPherson
Siri is designed to activate on any device and wait for instructions.. At times, Siri will activate on the wrong device when you say “Hey Siri," which can be frustrating. Here’s how to ensure the right device responds when you say “Hey Siri.”
