Make Siri not Suck, with these Settings!

Welcome back all you Tech Connectors!

Voice powered assistants can be very beneficial for those who are blind or low vision. If you use any Apple device, you already know about Siri. But are you really using this tech to its maximum utility? We want everyone to get the most out of their devices, and as such, Vision Forward's very own Assistive Technology Specialists are here to help! Cory and Luke are bringing you their top tips for using Siri in 2026! Changing these settings makes a big difference especially for Voice Over users, so tune in today to learn step by step how to tune Siri to best suit your needs!

0:00 Start
1:55 Siri keeps getting Interrupted by any sound!
6:22 Announce Calls and Notifications
9:00 Answering and Hanging Up the Phone via Siri
11:30 Prefer Spoken Responses to avoid Visual Answers from Siri
15:15 Wrap Up Review of Siri in 2026, preferred settings etc
16:30 Channel Updates, Livestreams, LMS Free ACVREP On Demand Credits

Vision Forward's Tech Connect continues to bring you the information you need to make the most out of your devices. Our experts know there are many factors to consider, so if you have any follow up questions please post them in the comments and we will help you find the assistive tech that's best for you.

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