Voice Control Quick Start Guide

Updated for iOS 17 and macOS Sonoma (2024). Focused on full hands-free device control using speech.

Turning Voice Control On/Off

• On iPhone/iPad: Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control > Turn On.
• On Mac: System Settings > Accessibility > Voice Control > Turn On.
• Quick Start (iOS): Triple-click Side or Home button if configured.

Basic Voice Commands

• Wake Up: Say "Wake up" to activate listening.
• Sleep: Say "Go to sleep" to pause listening without turning off.
• Open App: Say "Open [App Name]" (e.g., "Open Safari").
• Go Home: Say "Go Home" (iOS only).
• Go Back: Say "Go back" to return to the previous screen.

and Interaction

• Tap Item: Say "Tap [Button/Link Name]" (e.g., "Tap Send").
• Show Numbers: Say "Show numbers" to display numbers over clickable elements. Then say the number.
• Show Grid: Say "Show grid" to divide screen into numbered sections. Say numbers to zoom/focus.
• Scroll: Say "Scroll up", "Scroll down", "Scroll left", or "Scroll right".

Dictation and Text Editing

• Start Dictating: Start speaking naturally in a text field.
• Delete Text: Say "Delete [word or sentence]".
• Select Text: Say "Select [word or sentence]" to highlight it.
• Correct Text: Say "Correct [word]" for correction suggestions.

Other Useful Commands

• Press Button: "Press [button name]" alternative to "Tap".
• Customize Commands: Add custom phrases and shortcuts under Voice Control Settings.

Full Voice Control Guide: Official Apple Voice Control User Guide