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Is it possible to activate Siri from the black, off screen??? I have a blind, low dexterity elderly relative in need. (self.Blind)
submitted by turbotub
I'm setting up my relative's technology, really hoping Siri could help.
He needs to just say "Hey Siri, Call Bob!" - and it calls Bob.
He literally can't use his hands so well, I mean the iphone will be by his bedside, plugged into the charger, just waiting for him to speak. He can't press the home button, is what I mean. The phone screen will be black - not even the lock screen.
Any ideas? I bought him an Iphone 6. If that can't do it, can any?
Thanks! It will make a huge difference. Currently he places calls through Alexa with Skype - huge delay, can't really talk to people easily. Hope the Iphone can help.
He needs to just say "Hey Siri, Call Bob!" - and it calls Bob.
He literally can't use his hands so well, I mean the iphone will be by his bedside, plugged into the charger, just waiting for him to speak. He can't press the home button, is what I mean. The phone screen will be black - not even the lock screen.
Any ideas? I bought him an Iphone 6. If that can't do it, can any?
Thanks! It will make a huge difference. Currently he places calls through Alexa with Skype - huge delay, can't really talk to people easily. Hope the Iphone can help.
Nandflash 2 points 3y ago
As the other reply said, that's definitely doable.
I'm not sure how much use of his hands your relative has, but one thing I wanted to mention in case it's useful is that when asking to make a call, you can say "on speaker" at the end to have the phone automatically switch to speaker mode.
I'm not sure how much use of his hands your relative has, but one thing I wanted to mention in case it's useful is that when asking to make a call, you can say "on speaker" at the end to have the phone automatically switch to speaker mode.
CloudyBeep 1 points 3y ago
He will need to ask each caller to end the call, because he will not be able to do this himself by using Siri alone.
turbotub [OP] 1 points 3y ago
it's ok, I found a permanently on speaker option.
Awaywithwords6 2 points 3y ago
Open the settings app on your iPhone or iPad and tap Siri option. If you have iPhone six your phone needs to be plugged in to Access Siri without touching home button.
Enable “access when locked”
And allow “hey Siri”
It will walk you through the voice recognition process
Enable “access when locked”
And allow “hey Siri”
It will walk you through the voice recognition process
turbotub [OP] 1 points 3y ago
thanks. I have the phone set up on his bedside table, plugged in, with no timeout on screen going black (not just screen lock), so it's always responsive. think this is the start of a better life for him.
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