The addition of Siri to the iPhone was one of the most useful features Apple has brought, as it allows you to do many things, such as message a friend, get directions, or even listen to music, using only your voice. Siri is a virtual assistant that is part of the iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, and audioOS operating systems. With continuous use, it adapts to the individual language usage, searches, and preferences of users, returning personalized results. Apple is constantly adding new features! With the release of iOS 16, it brought a new useful command that further enhances this already innovative virtual assistant technology. With iOS 16, you can restart your iPhone, just by Siri .
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Restarting your iPhone is useful in a variety of situations, such as when apps are crashing or some features are not responding properly. Restarting can help fix these problems.
Generally, if you're having trouble with your phone and need to restart it, you'll either have to shut it down and turn it back on or do a force restart. Both require you to use your hands and follow specific steps. Luckily, now, with iOS 16 and Siri, restarting your iPhone is easier than ever!
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iOS 16: Restart your iPhone via Siri
As long as you have the “Hey Siri” feature enabled, you can say the following to restart your iPhone:
- First, say “Hey Siri” to activate Siri.
- Then, say “Restart iPhone“.
- And finally, say “Yes” when Siri asks you to confirm.
- Your iPhone will then restart. You will need to enter your passcode to unlock your screen .
You can also use this new feature on your iPad, but you should keep in mind that you need to be running at least iPadOS 16.1.
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If you don't have “Hey Siri” turned on, you can go to Settings > Siri & Search and toggle Listen for “Hey Siri.” If you don't want your iPhone to constantly listen for this command, you can simply turn Siri on by holding down the side button for a second.
Source: www.cnet.com
