If you’re like most people, you probably use your iPhone to control a variety of things. From turning on the lights to controlling your music, you can do it all with just one hand. But if you’re using Siri, she might not be following your commands as closely as she should. Here’s how to stop her from opening when you hold an iPhone button:
- Hold down the iPhone button and wait for it to turn off.
- Then release the button and try to control something else with your other hand.
It’s easy to accidentally trigger Apple’s voice assistant Siri on your iPhone by pressing and holding either the side button (on newer models), or the Home button (on older ones). Luckily, there’s an easy way to disable it. Here’s how.
First, launch “Settings” by tapping the “Gear” icon.
In “Settings,” tap “Accessibility.”
In “Accessibility,” swipe down until you locate the “Physical and Motor” section. The next step will be different depending on which model of iPhone you have.
On iPhone X or later (without a Home button): Tap “Side Button. ” On iPhones with a Home button: Tap “Home Button. ”
In the “Side Button” or “Home Button” accessibility settings, locate the section labeled “Press and Hold To Speak.” Tap the “Off” option.
After that, exit Settings. The next time you press and hold your side or Home button, Siri will not be triggered.
You will still be able to trigger Siri with your voice using the “Hey Siri” feature if you choose to enable it.
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