September 3, 2026

Type to Siri instead of saying the command out loud

Turn on Type to Siri. The side button then gives you a text field.

• iPhone
• Easy · 1 min
• iPhone on iOS 18 and iOS 26
• Fix: type to Siri on iPhone
• Cheat sheet

How to do it

1. 01

   Open Settings and tap Siri. If you do not see Siri, search Settings for Type to Siri.

2. 02

   Turn Type to Siri on.

3. 03

   Press the side button. A text field should appear instead of the phone listening.

4. 04

   Type the request and send it. If the phone still only listens, the switch did not stick. Open the setting and check it again.

Typing is better for names and addresses, which speech recognition still mangles. Speaking is still better when your hands are full.