{"id":47,"date":"2018-05-14T08:34:55","date_gmt":"2018-05-14T08:34:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/demo6.aiwalls.com\/ipapps\/2018\/14\/siri-tips-tricks-21-useful-things-you-can-ask-siri-iphonelife-com.html"},"modified":"2018-05-14T08:36:28","modified_gmt":"2018-05-14T08:36:28","slug":"siri-tips-tricks-21-useful-things-you-can-ask-siri-iphonelife-com","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.txd9.com\/?p=47","title":{"rendered":"Siri Tips & Tricks: 21 Useful Things You Can Ask Siri"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Whether you\u2019re new to iPhone or have been using your device for a while\u2014there are plenty of Siri tips and tricks you may have never tried. We know Siri has opinions on the meaning of life but what other things can you ask Siri to do? There are plenty of lists on the cool and funny things to ask Siri,\u00a0but what about the useful things you can ask Siri? We\u2019ve got you covered with 21 awesome and useful things Siri can do, many of which you\u2019ve probably never heard of. If so, consider this a nice refresher. If not, prepare to be amazed as we scale the tip of the iceberg regarding things Siri can do. From using Siri as a calculator to finding out what planes are overhead, Siri can do it all. Here are 21 Siri tips to make sure you’re getting the most out of this wonderfully helpful assistant. Click on the each title to read the full tip detailing just what things to say to\u00a0Siri and what the AI can do.<\/p>\n

Related: How to Use Hey Siri<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

It\u2019s good to note that Siri is also\u00a0able to connect with third-party apps to do far more than what you\u2019ll find below. But these stand-by tips and tricks will be things Siri can do for many years to come\u2014Siri will simply be adding a whole lot more to what it can do when iOS 10 drops.<\/p>\n

1. How to\u00a0Use Siri As a Calculator<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

No need to tap in numbers into a calculator app. Just\u00a0tell Siri “85 plus 25.5 plus 941.12 plus 6 plus 168.96.” Make a mistake? Just tap to edit a number.<\/p>\n

2. How to\u00a0Use Siri for Converting Measurements and Currencies<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

For currencies, ask Siri,”How many euros is $200?” For measurements, ask Siri,”What’s 105 degrees in Celsius?” or\u00a0“220 kilometers per hour in miles per hour.” Siri can convert speeds, weights, fluids, temperatures, cooking measures, distance, area, time, decimals, and fractions.<\/p>\n

3. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Flip a Coin, Roll the Dice, or Pick a Number<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

Have trouble making decisions? Let Siri help by asking the AI\u00a0to flip a coin. Siri can also roll the dice and pick a number. Simply ask Siri to, “Flip a coin,”\u00a0“Roll the dice,” or “Pick a number.” The latter defaults to 1 and 100, but you can specify any range.<\/p>\n

4. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Find Out What Planes Are Overhead<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

Thanks to Siri’s use of Wolfram Alpha, it knows some interesting things.\u00a0Another thing you can ask Siri is, “What planes are overhead?” However Siri’s use of Wolfram Alpha allows you to ask Siri a lot of other cool things such as\u00a0“How many calories are in an apple?” or “What’s the Morse Code for donut?” or “What’s the scientific name of pheasant” or “What’s the taxonomy of maple?” You can even ask Siri to give you a secure password by saying, “Wolfram password.”<\/p>\n

5. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Find Out What Movies Are Playing and How They’re Rated<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

If you’re in the mood for a movie, another thing you can ask\u00a0Siri, “What movies are playing?” You’ll get times and nearby locations as well as ratings. Or you can ask, “Show me the ratings for the movie\u00a0Steve Jobs.<\/em>” Also, you can ask Siri to, “Show me the trailer for the movie\u00a0Steve Jobs<\/em>.”<\/p>\n

6. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Identify the Song That’s Playing<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

If you’re hearing a song on the radio that you like and are wondering what it is, simply ask Siri, “What song is this?” or “What song is playing?” Of course, Siri will typically also give you an opportunity to purchase it.<\/p>\n

7. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Find and Launch Apps<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

Launch apps with Siri\u00a0by saying “Launch [app name]” or “Open [app name].” For games you can say, “Play [game name].” You can also use Siri to get apps from the App Store or to search for apps relevant to your interests in the App Store.<\/p>\n

8. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Create and Edit Calendar Events<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

Creating an appointment via Siri is much faster than doing it manually. Simply say, “Schedule a haircut on\u00a0Tuesday at 2 p.m.” You can then edit that appointment by saying, “Change the time of my Tuesday appointment at 2 p.m.” Siri will then ask the new time and date.<\/p>\n

9. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Create Contextual Reminders<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

Creating reminders with Siri is a snap. Just say, “Remind me tomorrow at 10 a.m. to call my travel agent.” With the Proactive feature, you can also ask Siri to remind you of something you’re looking at on the screen. If you receive a text message but can’t immediately reply, you can say, “Remind me to reply to this when I get home.”<\/p>\n

10. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Make FaceTime Calls<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

To use Siri to make a Facetime call, simply say, “FaceTime [person’s name]” or “Make a FaceTime call to [person’s name].” If you want it to be audio only, simply say “FaceTime audio [person’s name].”<\/p>\n

11. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Make Speakerphone Calls<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

To make a call that uses the speakerphone, say, “Call [person’s name] using speakerphone.” If you’re driving and your phone is plugged into a charger or you have an iPhone 6s, you can make a completely hands-free call by starting your request with “Hey Siri.”.<\/p>\n

12. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Search for Photos by Time or Location<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

If you want to see photos you took at a particular place and\/or a particular time, you can simply ask Siri. For example, say,\u00a0“Show me photos from Myrtle Beach last December.”<\/p>\n

13. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Make a Dinner Reservation<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

If you’re planning to go out to dinner, you can say, “Make a dinner reservation for four tonight at 7 p.m.” Siri will then show you a list of restaurants that have tables for four available at that time. Tap the one you want. If you have the free\u00a0OpenTable\u00a0app installed, Siri will make the reservation for you. Otherwise, Siri will give you the number to call.<\/p>\n

14. How to\u00a0Use Siri for All Your Sports Information<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

Siri can tell you scores, schedules, and more. For example, you can say, “Are the Iowa Hawkeyes winning?” of “Did the Iowa Hawkeyes win?” Also, “When are the Iowa Hawkeyes playing next?” And “Show me the season schedule for\u00a0Iowa Hawkeye\u00a0football.”<\/p>\n

15. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Check Stock Prices and Performance<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

You can check a stock price or index performance by asking, “What’s the price of Apple stock?” or “How is the Dow doing?” To compare performance, say, “Compare Apple and Google stock prices” or “Compare Apple and the NASDAQ.” Or you can ask, “How are the markets doing?”<\/p>\n

16. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Find Out Who Owns a Lost iPhone or iPad<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

If you come across a lost iPhone or iPad and wonder who to return it to, you can simply ask Siri. Say, “Who owns this iPhone (or iPad)?” or “Who does this iPhone (or iPad) belong to?” Siri will give you the name and contact information for the person (provided the owner has enabled\u00a0Siri Lock screen access in their Touch ID & Passcode settings).<\/p>\n

17. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Control Music Playback<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

You can ask Siri to play specific songs, albums, or artists, to play a specific genre or playlist, to pause and\u00a0resume, and to skip a track. For example, you can say, “Play Beethoven’s Fifth” or “Play ‘1989’ by Taylor Swift” or “Play some classic rock music.”<\/p>\n

18. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Set an Alarm or Timer<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

Use Siri to set an alarm by saying things such as\u00a0“Wake me up tomorrow at 6:30 a.m” or, if you’re taking a nap, “Wake me up in an hour.” To change an alarm, you can say things such as,\u00a0“Turn off my 6:30 alarm” or “Change my 6:30 alarm to 7:00.” To set a timer, say,\u00a0“Set the timer for a half hour.”<\/p>\n

19. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Add Punctuation to Emails or Text Messages<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

Entering text via Siri is so much easier than using the virtual keyboard, but you’ll want to know how to add punctuation. As you write, just say the punctuation, too:\u00a0\u201ccomma,\u201d \u201cperiod,\u201d \u201csemicolon,\u201d or \u201cellipsis.\u201d Add quotation marks and parentheses by saying, \u201copen quotes,\u201d \u201cclose quotes,\u201d \u201copen parenthesis,\u201d or \u201cclose parenthesis.\u201d<\/p>\n

20. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Add Reminders to Specific Lists<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

Siri automatically\u00a0adds a new reminder to the default Reminders list. But if you have add specific lists in Reminders such as Shopping, you can\u00a0ask Siri to add a new reminder to a specific list. Say,\u00a0“Add milk to my Shopping list.”<\/p>\n

21. How to\u00a0Use Siri to Find Out What to Ask Siri<\/h2>\n\"Siri<\/picture>\n

Finally,\u00a0Siri herself will tell you all the sorts of requests you can make. Simply ask Siri, “What can I ask you?” and you’ll see\u00a0an extensive categorized listing of questions you can ask Siri.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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