12 GENUINELY USEFUL Siri Commands You Probably Didn’t Know (2023)

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  • @ProperHonestTech
    @ProperHonestTech  Рік тому +13

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    • @kuwaitinfo
      @kuwaitinfo Рік тому

      Siri how do you

    • @tmangamingx
      @tmangamingx 8 місяців тому

      How do you stop siri from mis pronouncing my city? Its spelled Cairo and pronounced Karo

  • @HarminderSingh-wl9xk
    @HarminderSingh-wl9xk Рік тому +67

    Another useful feature of Siri when your hands are busy & your phone is ringing at a distance, you can say :
    “hey Siri answer the call on speakerphone”
    Very handy !!

    • @Hear-MeoutTwo2
      @Hear-MeoutTwo2 Рік тому +3

      You are right about that. Many time my hands are full of grit and grime and I wouldn't dare touch the phone.

    • @SassyCriticBeauty
      @SassyCriticBeauty Рік тому +8

      I didn’t know that!!! That will be very useful when I’m cooking. Thank you!

    • @onazram1
      @onazram1 Рік тому +2

      Thank you sir, that will be a big help to me!!

    • @the_real_mister_ed
      @the_real_mister_ed Рік тому +2

      Yes! An excellent share that I recently learned by trial and error, I believe!

    • @yssacvlogs1147
      @yssacvlogs1147 Рік тому

      dddd

  • @rajibsarker3729
    @rajibsarker3729 Рік тому +156

    Please make a video on iCloud Backup. This is quite confusing for some people including me sometimes.

    • @ProperHonestTech
      @ProperHonestTech  Рік тому +67

      You mean using iCloud to backup your device? Sure, this is something I could look into.

    • @wrinklesandsprinkles
      @wrinklesandsprinkles Рік тому +18

      @@ProperHonestTech That would be awesome!

    • @erinhills4290
      @erinhills4290 Рік тому +27

      Thanks so much! Could you also do a video on how to delete unwanted info from iCloud?

    • @terminatorman619
      @terminatorman619 Рік тому +16

      Yes in and out of icloud info like if we can delete multiple backups, or like if delete the photo on iCloud then will it be deleted from the photos app confusing stuff like that

    • @traceybartlam7737
      @traceybartlam7737 Рік тому +13

      @@erinhills4290 I’d love to empty iCloud to free up space as I won’t pay 😂

  • @lindahealey6992
    @lindahealey6992 Рік тому +69

    I think one reason these videos are so useful is because you model exactly how to make a specific request. I find that unless I know the words to use, I get bogged down. I often think it’s the panic that comes from knowing some entity is waiting for a clear request. May be an odd reaction, but I wonder if others experience it too!

    • @jinvid
      @jinvid Рік тому +4

      Same here. I just freeze up sometimes when making a big request.

    • @Ninurtha1
      @Ninurtha1 Рік тому +2

      Just ask it as if it was a very intelligent person willing to help you .

  • @randicommand2453
    @randicommand2453 Рік тому +1

    Thanks!

  • @naamashang5107
    @naamashang5107 Рік тому +1

    Thanks

  • @JeffPom
    @JeffPom Рік тому +26

    I have to say I truly appreciate your videos. Not only for the clear teaching manner you have about them, but man - the professional look and editing. Extremely well done videos with effects, transitions, synced up videos… Impressive.

    • @triggerrules
      @triggerrules Рік тому

      Totally agree! Your videos are extremely helpful, professional and your teaching method with on screen graphics etc are great!

    • @the_real_mister_ed
      @the_real_mister_ed Рік тому

      I must agree. As a student hobbyist of videography, I do like your work. I hope to be as talented one day.

  • @bluehannah8696
    @bluehannah8696 Рік тому +5

    This was so good. I barely use Siri because in the past it was so limited. Now I’m really gonna try to start using it again. Thank you so much.

  • @hound3kz
    @hound3kz Рік тому +4

    Your videos are always very informative! Sometimes you give me new ideas about how to get better use of the little tricks for my IPhone. I also love your style - as if you were sharing it with a friend ❤ Thanks for all you do to make our lives a little less frustrating 😅

  • @debbiecharles7912
    @debbiecharles7912 Рік тому +11

    I use Siri quite a lot and find her quite helpful most of the time. All the tips to use Siri I got from this channel or I would not have known! I always use Siri to turn on/off my torch with the command “Lumos “/“Nox” - from Harry Potter 😊 Again PHT told me this command. Love this channel 💜

  • @robinps52
    @robinps52 Рік тому +1

    A VERY helpful video! The tips about passwords & the Tip function on the Watch Calculator app are brilliant. Thanks so much!

  • @curtisemery807
    @curtisemery807 2 місяці тому

    Excellent video, as usual. The best on the Internet by far. Clear, concise instructions delivered gently. Well done.

  • @patriciaenglish1027
    @patriciaenglish1027 Рік тому +1

    I’m so glad you don’t rush what you are saying so that I can follow! Good videos

  • @willhandy5345
    @willhandy5345 Рік тому +2

    Thanks. I didn’t know most of these. I rarely use Siri, not because I dislike the assistant, but because I’ve never gotten around to learning it. I’m likely to actually use some of these!

  • @multibusa
    @multibusa Рік тому

    Proper Honest Tech, hey fella I can honestly say you have one of the clearest and easiest voices to listen to and understand. You definitely come across as extremely professional in my opinion.

  • @rjs51259
    @rjs51259 10 місяців тому

    I appreciate all of your videos. Always explained in an easy to understand manner. The graphics are great.

  • @cleme2558
    @cleme2558 Рік тому +2

    The email search is the best for me! I wish I saw this video two days ago! I was searching for a specific email, and iPhone does not have the search option….now I know it does! Awesome

  • @hettytravels
    @hettytravels Рік тому +1

    Excellent video. Always learn something new. And I still use PIA and love it.

  • @Mrs_Garrison_05
    @Mrs_Garrison_05 Рік тому +1

    This is awesome and exactly what I needed! THANK YOU!😊

  • @mgweir3252
    @mgweir3252 Рік тому +3

    Thanks for all the great tips!

  • @Teresa-K
    @Teresa-K Рік тому +1

    You have the best videos. I always learn new useful ways to use Siri from you and other valuable information. Thanks for all you do to bring us worthy content. Kindness, Teresa

  • @CherylsCreativeWorld33
    @CherylsCreativeWorld33 Рік тому +2

    Brilliant! I actually didn’t know any of this. My VPN finishes in December and I’m definitely swapping over, so thank you for that!

  • @SimplisticallyDigital
    @SimplisticallyDigital 8 місяців тому

    Extremely helpful! 🌟

  • @FemaleVillageElder
    @FemaleVillageElder Рік тому +13

    Once again another brilliant Siri video. These are just so very helpful. I use Siri for just about all my queries all day every day, and yet again, you have surprised me with functionality that I was unaware of. Thank you so much for the Siri videos.. I’m really hoping that Apple will absolutely deliver with new Siri features. Siri doesn’t have to be chat GPT, but she could be so much better. Siri ought to know everything on your device and be able to help you with it all.

    • @justinedge4834
      @justinedge4834 Рік тому

      That’s why Google is better

    • @mikldude9376
      @mikldude9376 Рік тому +2

      @@justinedge4834 google does do some very good things Justin , but google is far from perfect mate , and in some other ways behind .
      If you compare google , bixby ,Siri , all three of them have strengths and weaknesses in certain areas.
      And at times all of them get even the most rudimentary tasks wrong , none of this Ai stuff is fool proof , even if it is still very cool.

    • @triggerrules
      @triggerrules Рік тому

      Am not a google fan at all for the personal assistant and will choose Siri each and every time. However, I think google is really great for other things.

  • @helencats1
    @helencats1 3 місяці тому

    As always clear and concise and useful info.

  • @RobJagerPlumProductions
    @RobJagerPlumProductions Рік тому +1

    This was fantastic. I learned several things in this video. As always, great job and thank you.

  • @a.mariedixon-jenkins
    @a.mariedixon-jenkins Рік тому +3

    Great Siri video! I use many of the things you mentioned that Siri can do often. There were a couple of things I didn’t know but will start using them. I didn’t know that Siri will pronounce words when asked. There is a music instrument in the Bible I didn’t know the correct pronunciation of it. I asked Siri and it gave me the British pronunciation and also the American pronunciation. Kudos to Siri! Thanks

  • @Officialprince5997
    @Officialprince5997 Рік тому +1

    This was very helpful. I am a visually impaired and I use Siri every day. I learn something new in your video once again, this is so helpful. 11:57

  • @franpost9800
    @franpost9800 Рік тому

    Excellent video…the best information I have found for my iPhone and my watch. I have subscribed. Glad I found you.

  • @InspiredInsights4U
    @InspiredInsights4U Рік тому +3

    One thing I find helpful, especially having multiple Apple devices is the ability to put the phone face down and Siri will not respond on this device that works so that I can use Siri on my iPad. For example or so many other Apple devices are on my home just a helpful to know when you might have to make a change in your settings to make it work if it doesn’t work for me Attley.

  • @mikebedford4362
    @mikebedford4362 Рік тому

    Wow, I ALWAYS get value from your videos. Thank you and please keep them coming 👍

  • @leesapollo
    @leesapollo Рік тому +1

    Didn’t think I’d learn anything new with Siri but all of these were pretty decent. Thanks.

  • @bubblegirl6265
    @bubblegirl6265 Рік тому

    I learned so much from this video! Thank you so much.

  • @neilmcgivern2759
    @neilmcgivern2759 Рік тому +10

    I love the password one. I know it’s a first world problem but I find it tedious making my way to passwords the traditional way 👍🏽

    • @Niiixxxx
      @Niiixxxx Рік тому

      Lol, I didn't even know there was a passwords section in Settings and when I went there I had no saved passwords. Are they only for Websites ?

  • @thesparrowsnest8343
    @thesparrowsnest8343 Рік тому

    Lots of great information. Thanks for sharing. 😊

  • @technickr
    @technickr Рік тому +1

    Can you send a voice note to yourself or is there any other option to capture voicerecorder like voicenotes with siri w/o touching the phone?

  • @contenteater
    @contenteater Рік тому +1

    1:22 Is Siri able to locate emails from other email providers such as Gmail?

  • @williambunting803
    @williambunting803 Рік тому +1

    That is really helpful. I love that Siri no longer needs “Hey”, just Siri works. Siri has become more like Kaylee in “Why Him”, more conversational. You mentioned a computation, but did you know Siri will do running computations, ie Siri what is 45 times 438 ?, she responds, then you can ask, what is that answer divided by 3.142? Siri gives the answer. The fact that Siri now stores a value or item, I am expecting that I can ask, Siri, remember I need to pay the rent, or remember that the mail is in the kitchen. You covered where am I, but I need for Siri to remember this location. A number of times I have been driving and seen buildings I want to go back to later. When I am being guided by Maps, I don’t necessarily know where I am or how I got there. Siri store this trip will be useful. I suddenly hold out great hopes for Siri, especially as you have opened my awareness to Shortcuts App, and GoodLinks App. I live on a boat where there is an elevated level of domestic automation, and Siri can do a lot in this environment.

  • @rgolianeh
    @rgolianeh Рік тому

    Thank you very much. As always very helpful.

  • @msklvr5078
    @msklvr5078 Рік тому

    Yes! A video on iCloud back up would be very helpful. Thank you for all your tips and tricks. VERY useful!!
    😊

  • @Vonstar29
    @Vonstar29 Рік тому +1

    I don’t know why, but from my very 1st iPhone I ever had think around 2012 ……I always set Siri to the Australia version, it was a Nicer voice, (I live in the UK)………her real name is Karen Jacobsen. Then a few years ago I happened upon 2 Australia guys hosting a radio show on instagram, taking about Siri and “Karen” actually phoned in to speak to them, they thought it was a wind up, but it was real, and the story of how she came to be the ACTUAL voice of Siri Australia …. Was an interesting story. She is very helpful 😂 … great channel …… thanks

  • @mikldude9376
    @mikldude9376 Рік тому

    I always learn something from your videos mate , thank you.

  • @suzanner3894
    @suzanner3894 Рік тому

    Another great video. The “am I free” worth the watch alone.

  • @martinw.lipworth697
    @martinw.lipworth697 Рік тому +1

    Great, easy-to-understand and follow info, explained slowly and clearly! PS. How do you get Siri to consistently capitalize the first letter of a word?

  • @samanthawilson3239
    @samanthawilson3239 Рік тому +1

    This was so useful, thank you! I swapped Samsung for iPhone & I've used Siri for some of the basics but this has been incredibly helpful. I'm also looking for another VPN provider so I'll take a look at PIA.

  • @rakshaandreassen5472
    @rakshaandreassen5472 Рік тому

    Great info. Thank you

  • @abhishekpanthangi8878
    @abhishekpanthangi8878 Рік тому

    Hey bro.. Thank you so much for the informative videos you do on Apple. I have one question, please assist me on this
    Q: When you use Apple Maps when driving, it will mirror the directions on my Apple watch as well, I would like to stop mirroring driving directions on the watch, please help me with this, thank you.

  • @jdambat
    @jdambat Рік тому

    Excellent video. Thanks for these original tips. Have never come across them before. Keep up the good work. Subscribing

  • @jimcoon
    @jimcoon Рік тому

    Great information, as usual. Thank you!

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    @francescomarrone4485 Рік тому +1

    Hi! I love that link to the Private Internet package. What do you recommend? Both IP & VPN?

  • @pmhgeneral
    @pmhgeneral Рік тому

    Al your videos are great thank you.

  • @SusanBeaubien
    @SusanBeaubien Рік тому

    Very helpful. Thank you very much.

  • @zurvey
    @zurvey Рік тому

    That was a very smart introduction! Thanks for this video.

  • @jayceetan8113
    @jayceetan8113 Рік тому

    Any way to make the AirPods pro2 more comfortable. I already tried the comply tips

  • @thurm101
    @thurm101 6 місяців тому

    Excellent information

  • @quadimus
    @quadimus Рік тому +2

    Thank you.
    Very thorough and easy to understand.
    Could you do a video on how to transfer data to a new apple device from an old one?
    Like an Ipad for example.

    • @ProperHonestTech
      @ProperHonestTech  Рік тому +3

      I'll definitely explore the option and see if I can make a useful video about it.

    • @quadimus
      @quadimus Рік тому

      @@ProperHonestTech I would VERY much appreciate that. Thank you 🙂

  • @garethwilliams6518
    @garethwilliams6518 Рік тому

    Very interesting. Thanks for this video. Put my mind at ease about my battery

  • @karehijo
    @karehijo Рік тому

    This was quite helpful. Thank you.

  • @CameraGirl011
    @CameraGirl011 Рік тому

    Excellent & helpful tips!

  • @georgee3401
    @georgee3401 Рік тому

    Excellent tutorial. I learned some new tips from this video. Many thanks!

  • @SteveSpeirs
    @SteveSpeirs Рік тому +1

    Great tips!

  • @wmbrice
    @wmbrice Рік тому

    Very helpful! Liked & subbed.

  • @mstrathmore
    @mstrathmore Рік тому

    Thank you, great video!

  • @arialdejeune5354
    @arialdejeune5354 Рік тому

    Thank you. Really helpful again. I really enjoy your posts. My friends think I'm a genius because I'm so tech savvy. I tell them about you.

  • @bobcohen629
    @bobcohen629 Рік тому +1

    Thank you very interesting and very helpful

  • @uprayup
    @uprayup Рік тому

    Thank you very much!

  • @raidraid6672
    @raidraid6672 Рік тому +1

    Hello, and thank you once again for excellent and informative videos done in such a calm and concise manner. I wonder if you can help with a very annoying situation when it comes to invoking hey Sir by a voice command.i..Say I want to have Siri start recording a a voice memo, but it keeps saying: "you will have to unlock your iPhone first", despite its being allowed when the phone is locked. This is particularly annoying whilst one is driving.

  • @TrogART
    @TrogART Рік тому +1

    I always get Siri to play the latest BBC news to wake me up in the morning "Hay Siri play the latest BBC news". I use voice control on my iPad all the time, no pinky marks and it's quick and easy navigation with apps. Very handy when lying in bed as you have total control even a grid that you can use to tap specific things, once you get the hang of it you hardly ever even have to touch the iPad.

  • @ickess
    @ickess Рік тому +1

    I love the “tip” feature on my watch. Use it every time I eat out haha

  • @travisconnell
    @travisconnell Рік тому

    Omg the using Siri to show you passwords is next level 🔥🔥

  • @corporaljd
    @corporaljd Рік тому

    Great vid!

  • @Davidb67
    @Davidb67 Рік тому +3

    I’ve got a few smart plugs for lamps and such around the house. Until recently, whenever I instructed “Siri, turn on bedside lamp” - I’d get a spoken acknowledgement from Siri that it had been turned on or off etc” (or more frequently - “not responding…”). This has changed to s simple tone now - I’ve been all through the settings having followed lots of vids on UA-cam- Siri settings are set to announce calls when I have AirPods in - which it does, “Prefer spoken responses” is ticked etc, but still no luck - any thoughts?

  • @joebuegar876
    @joebuegar876 Рік тому

    Thanks for the knowledge ✌️✌️

  • @missbilbybadinage1199
    @missbilbybadinage1199 Рік тому

    1:23 Yay! My email app was driving my nuts with it’s constant blinging when junk mail arrived while waiting for a specific email (bill).

  • @TnOutdoors931
    @TnOutdoors931 Рік тому

    Great practical info

  • @FlaminpieSpain
    @FlaminpieSpain Рік тому

    Good video again, thanks

  • @johnmiller5630
    @johnmiller5630 Рік тому

    Very useful thanks Tom.

  • @HistoryNut-1701
    @HistoryNut-1701 Рік тому +3

    Very usefull info. Thanks! I prefer Nord as my VPN service.

    • @cmdrbozo
      @cmdrbozo Рік тому

      Tried and dropped Nord VPN as it slowed my 500 Mbps connection to 200

  • @mrcombiBedford
    @mrcombiBedford Рік тому

    Hi Love your Vids, 12 Pro max latest version, find my car in Maps at the bottom is Allow Photo Providers**** I don't see extensions Ride Booking or Show parked car, I have reset the phone, any idea? George

  • @joseabad2552
    @joseabad2552 Рік тому +1

    Great lessons keep up the excellent work ❤

  • @sammayet9002
    @sammayet9002 Рік тому

    Thank you, really appreciate your useful tips , I enjoy every bit of your info ❤❤❤❤

  • @husamejle
    @husamejle Рік тому

    super helpful thank you

  • @Will-Parr
    @Will-Parr Рік тому

    I’m having trouble with iCloud not syncing my “Notes” between my iPhone and iCloud. Same Apple ID. Any suggestions? Thanks. I enjoy your videos and just subscribed.

  • @Epcotfans54
    @Epcotfans54 Рік тому

    Great video. I saved it so I can go back and study it.

  • @Wes_Barton
    @Wes_Barton Рік тому

    Interested in the wallpaper at 0:55. Where could I get it?

  • @Lifeof-Jo
    @Lifeof-Jo Рік тому +1

    I am so horrible at all this technology I just learned my passwords are saved in settings. I have a notes with all that information I type 😂😂. Ty for the great tips

    • @ProperHonestTech
      @ProperHonestTech  Рік тому +1

      If you have all of your passwords saved in iCloud Keychain (in Settings) then delete that note, as if your phone is ever stolen, it's the first place someone will look. Or at the very least, lock the note (watch one of my notes videos for how to do that!) 👍🏻

    • @Lifeof-Jo
      @Lifeof-Jo Рік тому

      @@ProperHonestTech I sure am I am double checking my list. Thanks for the great tip

  • @vaildes410
    @vaildes410 Рік тому

    Good morning, I have iPhone 14 and it's using iOS 16.6 and notice in my MAPS app I don't have the “show parked location”. Does this have anything to do with my Beta Updates off? Thank you.

  • @3824rick
    @3824rick Рік тому

    Great video. One question. My watch doesn't show the 'tip' icon when I open the calculator app on my Watch (series 8 latest software). and for some reason the calculator doesn't show on my available apps on my iPhone although it shows on the watch. Is it to do with regions as I'm in Australia ?

  • @fiveshorts
    @fiveshorts Рік тому +1

    Tell me this: why is the text dictation in Messages SO reliable, yet Siri rarely understands ANYTHING?

  • @kingmewto7148
    @kingmewto7148 Місяць тому

    You forgot one
    Me:tell me a knock knock joke
    Siri:knock knock
    Me:shut up bruv
    Siri:let’s try that again.I say knock knock and you say who’s there
    Me:your mum

  • @AM-mb1gv
    @AM-mb1gv Рік тому

    👍 Great info thanks

  • @malcolmh5736
    @malcolmh5736 Рік тому

    Great tutorial, thanks 🙏🏻

  • @HughD
    @HughD Рік тому

    "Genuinely Useful" indeed!!! Thank you!!!!

  • @MIGolfLive
    @MIGolfLive Рік тому

    Any idea why my voicemail transcriptions no longer appear? I’m on iPhone 14 Pro, ATT - and have no visual voicemail, which I enjoyed prior

  • @harveycohen5949
    @harveycohen5949 Рік тому +1

    Amazingly informative, as always. Thanks for the information. Curious though, you keep mentioning (apart from AI), there are better voice-assistants. What might it/they do that SIRI doesn’t? It’s hard to compare when one only has what one has. Thanks!! 😊. ALSO, what Apple HAS to do one of these days, is permit someone to ‘unlock’ without physically doing so. Perhaps a special password that also requires voice recognition?? Thanks!!

    • @BarrieBrown
      @BarrieBrown Рік тому

      The Toronto Dominion Bank (Canada) uses voice recognition to access your account, why not Apple?

  • @MrNobleTV
    @MrNobleTV Рік тому

    Great Video 😎👍

  • @jacko601
    @jacko601 Рік тому +1

    Again, another very helpful vid. Thank you. I used PIA for a while, and it was fine. Occasionally I would have connectivity issues. I've tried others, too, with mixed results. Currently I'm using Mullvad, the NYT Wirecutter's top recommendation. So far no performance issues, except split tunneling on a Mac is a bit of a cluster. That bit is definitely not plug and play. So far that's my only negative.

  • @DanteVelasquez
    @DanteVelasquez Рік тому

    Excellent thanks so much

  • @Snax_Musician
    @Snax_Musician Рік тому +1

    Is there anyway to get Siri to do things for me without getting that annoying ‘You’ll need to unlock your iPhone first’ message? Once when I asked it to read back a shopping list I heard that. Why does a shopping list require an extra security step? Annoying! I’d love to bypass that somehow. Thank you!

  • @onehughes5093
    @onehughes5093 Місяць тому

    This is magic!! Wouldn’t want to lose my phone !