Siri Commands That Make Your iPhone Work Smarter

Ever wished you could finish a task by just talking to your phone? Siri is built for that, but most users only scratch the surface. Below are practical Siri commands you can start using right now to save time and impress friends.

Everyday Voice Shortcuts

Start with the basics: ask Siri to send a text, call a contact, or set a reminder. Those are obvious, but you can combine them for deeper automation. For example, say, “Hey Siri, remind me to call Mom at 6 pm tomorrow,” and Siri creates the reminder and pre‑fills the number.

Want to jump straight into a playlist? Try, “Hey Siri, play my morning mix on Apple Music.” Siri will pull the exact playlist you saved, no need to open the app.

Hidden Tricks You Probably Didn’t Know

Did you know Siri can control smart home devices? Just say, “Hey Siri, turn off the living‑room lights,” and any HomeKit‑compatible bulbs will obey. The same works for thermostats: “Set the temperature to 22 degrees.”

Need a quick conversion? Ask, “Hey Siri, how many ounces are in a litre?” and you get an instant answer without Googling. Siri also handles unit conversions for miles, kilograms, and even currency rates.

For navigation lovers, say, “Hey Siri, take me to the nearest gas station.” Siri will open Maps, locate the closest option, and start turn‑by‑turn directions. It’s a lifesaver when you’re on the road and can’t type.

One fun shortcut: ask Siri “What’s my next calendar event?” and she’ll read out the title, time, and location. Pair it with a reminder: “Remind me 15 minutes before my next meeting.” You stay on schedule without opening the Calendar app.

If you’re into productivity, set up personal shortcuts in the Shortcuts app and trigger them with Siri. For instance, create a “Work mode” shortcut that silences notifications, opens Slack, and starts a Pomodoro timer. Then say, “Hey Siri, start work mode.” It launches everything in seconds.

Finally, protect your privacy by asking Siri to delete recent requests: “Hey Siri, delete my last request.” It clears that entry from Apple’s servers, giving you more control over your data.

Start experimenting with these commands today. The more you talk to Siri, the quicker you’ll discover new ways to get things done without touching the screen. Your iPhone becomes a true hands‑free assistant, and you’ll wonder how you ever lived without it.