iOS 12

Ask Siri on iPad

Talking to Siri is a quick way to get things done. Ask Siri to translate a phrase, set a timer, find a location, report on the weather, and more. The more you use Siri, the better it knows what you need.

To use Siri, iPad must be connected to the Internet. Cellular charges may apply.

The Siri screen showing that Siri is asked to “Set an alarm for 8 a.m.,” and in response, Siri replies “The alarm’s set for 8 AM.” A notification from the Clock app shows that an alarm is turned on for 8:00 a.m.

Set up Siri

If you didn’t set up Siri when you first set up your iPad, go to Settings > Siri & Search, then turn on the following:

Listen for “Hey Siri”
Press Home for Siri (models with the Home button) or Press Top Button for Siri (other models)

Summon Siri with your voice

Say “Hey Siri,” then ask Siri a question or to do a task for you.

Ask Siri. Say something like “Hey Siri, how’s the weather today?” or “Hey Siri, set an alarm for 8 a.m.”

To ask Siri another question or to do another task, tap .

Some models of iPad must be connected to a power source in order to respond to “Hey Siri.”

Summon Siri with a button

Do one of the following:
- Models with the Home button: Press and hold the Home button.
- Other models: Press and hold the top button.
- Headset: Press and hold the center or call button.
When Siri appears, ask Siri a question or to do a task for you.
Ask Siri. Say something like “What’s 18 percent of 225?” or “Set the timer for 3 minutes.”

To ask Siri another question or to do another task, tap .

Follow up with Siri

The onscreen response from Siri often includes information or images that you can tap to get more information or take more actions. For example, when you ask Siri to translate a phrase, Siri speaks the translation out loud and shows the translation onscreen. To play the translation again, tap .

Ask Siri. Say something like: “How do you say what are the most popular dishes in your restaurant in Chinese?”

In response to the question “How do you say what are the most popular dishes in your restaurant in Chinese?” Siri displays a translation of the English phrase “what are the most popular dishes in your restaurant” into Chinese. A button to the right of the translation replays audio of the translation.

Note: To find out which language translations are supported by Siri in your region, see the iOS Feature Availability website.

Find out what else Siri can do

Ask Siri. Say something like: “What can you do?”

You can also tap after you summon Siri.

Make a correction if Siri misunderstands you

Rephrase your request: Tap , then say your request in a different way.
Spell out part of your request: Tap , then repeat your request by spelling out any words that Siri didn’t understand. For example, say “Call,” then spell the person’s name.
Edit your request with text: Above the response from Siri, tap “Tap to Edit,” then use the onscreen keyboard.
Change a message before sending it: Say “Change it.”

Prevent iPad from responding to “Hey Siri”

Place your iPad face down, or go to Settings > Siri & Search, then turn off Listen for “Hey Siri.”

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