Mastering Siri: Voice Command Examples and Shortcuts

Welcome to “Mastering Siri: Voice Command Examples and Shortcuts.” Below you will find a variety of voice command examples that you can use to make the most of Siri’s capabilities. Whether you want to send a text, set a reminder, play music, or get directions, Siri has got you covered. Let’s dive in and explore the many ways you can interact with your virtual assistant through voice commands.

#1 Basic Commands

“Hey Siri, what’s the weather today?”
“Hey Siri, set a timer for 10 minutes.”
“Hey Siri, call Mom.”
“Hey Siri, send a text to John saying I’ll be there in 5 minutes.”
“Hey Siri, what’s 20% of 150?”

#2 Productivity Commands

“Hey Siri, schedule a meeting for tomorrow at 2 PM.”
“Hey Siri, remind me to buy milk when I leave the office.”
“Hey Siri, create a note with my shopping list.”
“Hey Siri, find me a recipe for chicken parmesan.”
“Hey Siri, set an alarm for 7 AM tomorrow.”

#3 Entertainment Commands

“Hey Siri, play my workout playlist.”
“Hey Siri, what movies are playing nearby?”
“Hey Siri, set a countdown for 10 minutes.”
“Hey Siri, identify this song.”
“Hey Siri, tell me a joke.”

#4 Navigation Commands

“Hey Siri, give me directions to the nearest gas station.”
“Hey Siri, what’s the traffic like on my way home?”
“Hey Siri, find a coffee shop near me.”
“Hey Siri, how do I get to Central Park?”
“Hey Siri, show me the nearest Italian restaurant.”

#5 System Commands

“Hey Siri, turn on Do Not Disturb.”
“Hey Siri, open the Settings app.”
“Hey Siri, take a screenshot.”
“Hey Siri, increase the brightness.”
“Hey Siri, turn off Wi-Fi.”