iPhone Tips for Seniors: How to Use Siri

If you can say “Hey Siri” then you can control your iPhone with your voice! In this video I show you how to use the Siri voice assistant to get the most out of your iPhone.

Here are chapter markers in case you want to jump around:

Intro: 0:00
Siri Setup: 1:42
Siri Phone Call: 3:28
Siri Reminder: 4:19
Siri Text: 5:06
Siri Weather: 5:51
Siri Directions: 6:26
Ask Siri Anything: 6:59

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[steved]

I'm 76 and in the UK and bought an IPhone for the first time a few weeks ago at the constant urging of my son. He keeps offering me help and advice but then discovers that I have figured it out all by myself. He can't believe how much I know. I'm allowing him to think that I'm a technical genius but just following your videos. Thanks Rich (keep this between ourselves!)

[suzanneemerson]

I use Siri to translate. My gardener speaks English, but his crew all speak only Spanish. If I need to talk to them, I say, “Hey Siri, translate to Spanish.” She says, “What would you like to say?” I say something like, “Please be sure to lock the gate when you leave.” Siri says, “Please be sure to lock the gate when you leave” in Spanish is . . . and she says it out loud so the guys can hear. She also puts it on the screen in English so I can check that she heard me correctly. I love it! No more crazy gesturing to my horrible Spanish that makes us all laugh!!!

[virtualwhispers]

I'm 73 - This is wonderful - At least I have a little man in my phone that talks to me, and is there when ever I need him - I don't even have to fix him dinner lol - Thank you, Rich :)

[marionfield]

I only found you yesterday. I live in England and find your explanations really helpful. Other advice videos go too fast and skip what they regard as too simple stuff. Thank you for helping me make much more use of Siri.

[earlstifflear]

Love your delivery and clarity. Clear and concise.

[LindaStewart-qwmp]

I have always been afraid using Siri. However, after watching your video, I will be using it a lot more. Thanks.

[Brian-xomk]

Thanks Rich, I've just switched to Apple and at 66 yrs old I also find that sometimes using Siri can be extremely helpful especially when travelling and you're in unfamiliar surroundings. I have picked up a few extra tips, thanks so much.

[PossumLover]

I love using Siri. I've only been an iphone user for a little over a year. My daughter taught me how to use GPS but sometimes when I'm at my destination and need to find somewhere else I'll just ask Siri and she comes through for me. Glad your channel is here. I just subscribed. And I'm not a fan of technology being the 65 yr old Boomer that I am.

[LimaGolfth]

Very nice video, thanks for posting. I’m 70+ and a big Siri fan. I use it throughout my day, with HomeKit. For things like, turning lights, on and off, adjusting my thermostat, and viewing my security camera feeds. Siri has become a very valuable assistant.

[Teresa-K]

Hi Rich,
I use Siri a lot. I have a tip for you if you don’t already know it. Tell Siri Rhonda Bowlin is your wife. Tell Siri Lindsay Bowlin is your daughter. (however you have them listed in your contacts). Siri will remember. Then you can call them by saying to Siri “Hey Siri call my wife”/“Hey Siri call my daughter”. Kindness, Teresa

[smrazaabidi]

Excellent and well explained video, awesome, everything cleared and no room for any question after watching this video about Siri. Very well done Rich 😊😊👏👏

[raymorris]

Excellent video for me, 70 years old !! Thank you!

[shulamussnug]

Yes, I use Seri and it helps me get to a place when I don’t know the way.

[danarushton]

Hi Rich, You are so good and calm. I'm going to try Siri from now on. Very daunting for a 76 year old who loves tech. Thank you. - Dana Rushton (Male) - Australia

[ambientrelaxingandhealingm]

I've been using the reminder's for over a year now but here's anotherI like to set a particular time for the reminder to pop up, so I'll say something like, "Hey Siri, at 2:35 PM tomorrow, remind me to mail the package to uncle Bill." That way you can be more specific and have multiple reminders at different times during the same day.

[wcwright]

My husband has low vision and other issues. I subscribed him to your channel too. Siri can be a lifesaver. Thanks for your videos!

[lindahealey]

Another great video—thank you for your helpful attitude toward using the technology we all have in our hands to our benefit, whatever that might be.
I used Siri to get driving directions and also restaurant, nearest gas stations and/or dog park locations when I travelled in the western states.
Now, at home, I use Siri for reminders, to timers while baking, for specific data like gram and Celsius conversions, recommended internal temperatures of safely cooked baked goods and meats. t’s super useful.

[guffygolfer]

At 82 just started a relationship with Siri and she seems like a keeper. Thanks

[mrgene]

Glad I just found your channel. got i phone 13 2 days curve will be much shorter now. I'm 67, first smart phone, flip phone user for 12 yrs .

[michaelwashington]

I am embarrassed to say despite having an iPhone for over 10 years I have not used Siri. What a waste! Time to get on board. This video was helpful.