Siri commands for blind person

My mother has recently gone blind. We are trying to utilize Siri for basic phone tasks. She has had success with making calls. Siri seldom (one time) works when she tells her to answer a call or to tell her who’s calling (one time) and has never worked when she tells Siri to end a call. Any hints? I’ve tried the commands too with no luck. She uses an IPhoneSE.

iPhone SE (2nd generation)

Posted on Oct 29, 2023 9:18 AM

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Posted on Oct 29, 2023 8:28 PM

Hi Lalicon,

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: "Siri commands for blind person"


Commiserations that your mother has recently gone blind.

Am no expert in this area, yet your post certainly deserves a reply!


Re: "Siri seldom (one time) works when she tells her to answer a call or to tell her who’s calling (one time)

and has never worked when she tells Siri to end a call".


Apple support has a helpful article online:

(NB: Article is for iOS 17, else please choose an earlier iOS version at the top of article for accurate info.)


How to: Change Siri accessibility settings on iPhone - Apple Support

Eg: says:

End calls with Siri

You can have Siri end phone and FaceTime calls.

  1. Go to Settings  > Accessibility > Siri, tap Call Hangup, then turn on Call Hangup.
  2. Note: Available in select languages and on iPhone 11, iPhone SE (2nd generation), and later. Requires download of speech models.
  3. To end a call, say something like: “Siri, hang up.” (Participants on the call will hear you.)

You can also route and automatically answer calls or have Siri announce and answer calls.


More info: Set up vision-related accessibility features on iPhone - Apple Support

___________________

Vision aids on iPhone:


Hear iPhone speak the screen, selected text, and typing feedback - Apple Support


Hear audio descriptions for video content on iPhone - Apple Support


Use a braille display


Type braille on the screen


or

Apple's Accessibility Support Website

Eg: has:

Braille User Guides

Download a Unified English Braille user guide file (.BRF) for your device: MaciPhoneApple WatchApple TV, or HomePod.


(NB: You can also "Get Support" from the link at the bottom of their website:)

Accessibility Support - Official Apple Support

or

You may want to contact Apple's Accessibility Support Team:

How to contact Apple for accessibility support - Apple Support


All the best :-)

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Oct 29, 2023 8:28 PM in response to Lalicon

Hi Lalicon,

welcome to the Apple (user-to-user) Community.


Re: "Siri commands for blind person"


Commiserations that your mother has recently gone blind.

Am no expert in this area, yet your post certainly deserves a reply!


Re: "Siri seldom (one time) works when she tells her to answer a call or to tell her who’s calling (one time)

and has never worked when she tells Siri to end a call".


Apple support has a helpful article online:

(NB: Article is for iOS 17, else please choose an earlier iOS version at the top of article for accurate info.)


How to: Change Siri accessibility settings on iPhone - Apple Support

Eg: says:

End calls with Siri

You can have Siri end phone and FaceTime calls.

  1. Go to Settings  > Accessibility > Siri, tap Call Hangup, then turn on Call Hangup.
  2. Note: Available in select languages and on iPhone 11, iPhone SE (2nd generation), and later. Requires download of speech models.
  3. To end a call, say something like: “Siri, hang up.” (Participants on the call will hear you.)

You can also route and automatically answer calls or have Siri announce and answer calls.


More info: Set up vision-related accessibility features on iPhone - Apple Support

___________________

Vision aids on iPhone:


Hear iPhone speak the screen, selected text, and typing feedback - Apple Support


Hear audio descriptions for video content on iPhone - Apple Support


Use a braille display


Type braille on the screen


or

Apple's Accessibility Support Website

Eg: has:

Braille User Guides

Download a Unified English Braille user guide file (.BRF) for your device: MaciPhoneApple WatchApple TV, or HomePod.


(NB: You can also "Get Support" from the link at the bottom of their website:)

Accessibility Support - Official Apple Support

or

You may want to contact Apple's Accessibility Support Team:

How to contact Apple for accessibility support - Apple Support


All the best :-)

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