You usually unlock your iPhone using Face ID, Touch ID, or by entering the correct passcode. In addition to these, there is an accessibility setting that lets you unlock your iPhone using your voice. All you have to do is set up the voice command in the Voice Control feature and then say that phrase to unlock and get inside the iPhone. In this guide, we will show you how to do that. We also have a video demonstrating this. Finally, don't forget to see the drawbacks so that you can make an informed decision about using iPhone voice unlock.
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A list of offline Siri commands that work without an internet connection on iPhone and iPad
Check out this list of useful offline Siri commands on your iPhone and iPad that work without an internet connection, including messaging, networking, setting timers and much, much more.
How to remotely control your iPhone camera to take pictures or videos
iPhone has an excellent camera system and can take some really good photos and videos. Several users also place the iPhone on a tripod or lean it against a rock to take group shots or shoot jitter-free videos. Of course, you can set a timer and be done with it. However, there are ways to capture photos and videos totally hands-free.
In this post, we will show you how to remotely control the iPhone camera shutter to take photos or videos. We will be making use of the Apple Watch, Siri, Voice Control, Bluetooth remote shutters, and wired EarPods.
How to create custom Voice Control commands on Mac
The Voice Control feature on macOS gives you a great way to maneuver your Mac with nothing but your voice. You can open menus, use dictation in apps, and adjust your settings.
One flexible part of Voice Control is that you can create custom commands and vocabulary. This is handy for having your Mac respond to words and phrases that are most comfortable to you.
Here’s how to create custom Voice Control commands on your Mac.
How to use Voice Control to navigate your Mac
With the macOS Catalina update, Apple introduced a helpful feature called Voice Control. Using Voice Control, you can navigate your Mac using only your voice. This is an enhancement to the previous dictation feature available on macOS and is quite useful for many people in different situations.
You can easily enable Voice Control and use it like you would any other input device, like your keyboard or mouse. But with Voice Control comes a bit of a learning curve. This includes knowing and even remembering basic navigational and app commands.
To help you get started, this tutorial shows you how to use Voice Control to navigate your Mac.
Lasers can control Siri and other voice assistants: Researchers
Researchers in Japan and the United States announced they'd found a way to hijack voice assistants including Google Home, Amazon Alexa and Siri using lasers and other focused beams of light, according to a report in the New York Times.
How to enable and use Voice Control instead of Siri on iPhone
This tutorial shows you how to enable and use Voice Control instead of Siri on your iPhone.
How to enable and use VoiceOver on HomePod on iOS and Mac
If you use accessibility features like VoiceOver on your Mac or iOS devices, you can also use them on your HomePod.
VoiceOver is a helpful feature for the visually impaired that tells you out loud what’s happening on your device. Plus, you can control it with simple gestures.
If you would like to set this up and start using it on your Apple smart speaker, it’s very easy to do. Here’s how to enable and use VoiceOver on HomePod on iOS and Mac.
How to create an Alexa Voice Profile on Amazon Echo speaker
While you might use Alexa and your Amazon Echo speaker to do things like shopping, listening to music, or checking your calendar, you probably don’t think about the effect of your voice. Your speaker is smart enough to recognize your voice in order to personalize your experience.
For instance, setting up a Voice Profile can help with announcing messages only sent to you, customized music playback, and skipping news stories you’ve already heard.
If you haven’t taken the time to set this up, our tutorial will walk you through it. Here’s how to create an Alexa Voice Profile on Amazon Echo speaker.
How to change Siri’s voice and language on HomePod
Not happy with how Siri sounds on your HomePod? Luckily, you can change the voice and language of Siri to suit your preferences. In this article, we'll show you how to change Siri's voice and language on your HomePod.
Alexa for iPhone picks up voice controls
Alexa for iPhone now lets you check the weather, get sports scores, control smart home accessories, ask questions and more—all by using just your voice.