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 (on an iPad with a Home button) or Press Top Button for Siri (on an iPad with Face ID)

Summon Siri with your voice

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

Note: To 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.”

You can also say “Hey Siri” to summon Siri while wearing AirPods Pro or AirPods (2nd generation). See Use Siri with AirPods on iPad.

Summon Siri with a button

Do one of the following:
- On an iPad with a Home button: Press and hold the Home button.
- On an iPad with Face ID: Press and hold the top button.
- EarPods with Remote and Mic: (Available separately) Press and hold the center or call button.
When Siri appears, ask Siri a question or to do a task for you.
For example, 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 .

You can also summon Siri with a press and hold or a double tap on AirPods. See Adjust AirPods settings with iPad.

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.”

Type instead of speaking to Siri

Go to Settings > Accessibility > Siri, then turn on Type to Siri.
To make a request, summon Siri, then use the keyboard and text field to ask Siri a question or to do a task for you.

Siri is designed to protect your information, and you can choose what you share. To learn more, go to Settings > Siri & Search > About Ask Siri & Privacy.

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