Wednesday, October 1, 2014

iPhone Update: Turn-On “Hey Siri” On Your iPhone

In the past few years, the method of communication with video game consoles, cars and smart phones has altered a lot. Although touch screens and buttons are still quite a trustworthy manner, but gradually voice activations are taking their places.

It is more convenient to active your device through your voice. Therefore, Apple launched the feature of “Hey Siri” in the latest version of mobile operating system that is iOS 8.

The only requirement for the activation of this feature is a plug in device. Now, instead of pressing home button you just have to say “Hey Siri” to wake up your Apple devices.  It will let you control your device without touching the screen.

hey-siri

The entire activation process of Hey Siri is mentioned below

The foremost thing that users should know is that this feature comes along with iOS 8 and works on iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch.  Therefore, it is essential to update the newest version of iOS in order to set up Hey Siri. If you are one of those buyers who have not updates iOS 8 then it is the right time.

Plug your iPhone into a power outlet. After that, make sure that your device is connected to Wi-Fi. Then go into settings in for the purpose of downloading iOS 8.  The time of entire process depends upon the speed of your internet connection. Thus, it is better to have a good connection to save your precious time.

Apple already installed iOS 8 in iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. Therefore, the owners of iPhone 6 do not need to make an extra effort. Let’s start

Unlock your iPhone the way you usually do it. You will easily locate the setting apps on the home screen. Users who have reorganized their apps should look for settings in any of the folders.

Home screen

As soon as you reach the Setting screen, you can find the Hey Siri feature within the Siri’s settings. Sadly, the company did not display it outside. Therefore, you need to scroll down the screen a bit. Then tap General.

Tap Siri.

General

Hunt for the Allow “Hey Siri” field and then turn the switch to the left side of it. It is a nice time to alter any other settings related to Siri. These options will also permit you to change Siri’s voice and include some of your basic information such as first and last name.

Hey Siri Settings

At last, You have turned on Hey Siri. Now you should learn some fundamental things related to Hey Siri. First of all, few people consider it as a substitute for communicating with your iPhone that is wrong. You still need to use your fingers in order to interact with your iPhone.

Apple has put a limitation on the usage of Hey Siri to secure your battery. Therefore, it only runs when you are plugged in.  You need to purchase a spare lighting cable if you wish to make use of Hey Siri in your car.

Once your iPhone is plugged in you can utilize Hey Siri.

Your phone will be all set to follow your orders as soon as you say “Hey Siri”. It will allow you to play a particular artist, album or song from your music library just by saying “Play”. Siri will play the selected song through iPhone speakers if the Bluetooth Stereo is not present in your car.

Unfortunately, Apple has only offered Hey Siri for latest iPhones. Devices such as iPhone 4 and the first generation Apple iPad can not avail this exciting feature.

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