In this guide, you will learn how you can turn on the new Type to Siri feature in iOS 18.1 or later and start using it.
With type to Siri, you can type in your queries using your iPhone’s keyboard instead of speaking to Siri. When you use type to Siri, Siri also responds quietly instead of giving you spoken answers. This makes it possible for you to discreetly use Siri without speaking to it.
In order to use the Type to Siri feature you need to enable Apple Intelligence and your device needs to be running iOS 18.1 or later.
Enable and Use Type To Siri
Follow the steps to enable Type to Siri and use it on your iPhone 16, iPhone 15, and other Apple Intelligence-compatible devices.
Enabling Type to Siri
- Launch the Settings app and go to the Apple Intelligence & Siri option.
- There turn on the toggle for Apple Intelligence.
- Then tap on the Talk and Type to Siri option.
- Finally, turn on the toggle for Type to Siri if it isn’t on already.
Using Type to Siri
Now exit the Settings app and double tap right underneath the icon dock to trigger Type to Siri. If you are inside an app, you can also double-tap on the home bar to access the Type to Siri interface.
Once Type to Siri appears, you can use the keyboard to type in your queries. After typing the query tap on the send button located on the right side of the typing field.
After you are done using Type to Siri you can simply swipe up to dismiss it.
Even when Type to Siri is enabled, you can press and hold the side button to access Siri and speak to it. It will also give you spoken responses.
