The best funny and useful Siri commands for iOS and macOS

Once a top voice assistant, Siri has fallen behind competitors like Google Assistant and Alexa. Recent upgrades from Apple have breathed new life into Siri, making it more useful than ever before. However, to truly maximize its potential, you need to learn some advanced commands. Here are some of the best funny and useful Siri commands for iOS and macOS that can help you with various tasks.

To use Siri, ensure the feature is enabled. On newer iPhones, go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri (or simply Settings > Siri & Search in iOS 27). Older devices still require the classic Settings > Siri & Search path. Activate Siri through voice activation, a physical button press, or by using the dedicated Siri app.

Siri AI, Apple's latest overhaul, enables Siri to engage in conversations, remember the context of previous queries, and search through various Apple apps like Photos, Mail, Messages, Notes, Reminders, and Calendar. Siri AI runs on Apple's new Foundation Models, trained with techniques from Google's Gemini model. Private Cloud Compute keeps your data safe during processing.

One notable feature is Visual Intelligence, allowing Siri to interpret visual data. Point your camera at a membership barcode, and Siri can convert it into a Wallet pass. Snap a photo of a product, and Siri can find its listing on Amazon.

Siri's contextual awareness is another advantage. Conversations and commands seamlessly transition across devices, including iPhone, Mac, and iPad.

For those interested in customizing Siri's voice, go to Settings > Siri > Voice to adjust speed and expressiveness. These settings apply to Maps and Safari's spoken directions as well.

Siri can handle various tasks, including setting system settings, solving calculations, managing schedules, and even providing entertainment. Here are some examples:

1. Adjust system settings: "Hey Siri, enable Do Not Disturb."

2. Perform calculations: "Hey Siri, what's 15% of 200?"

3. Manage schedule: "Hey Siri, create a reminder to buy groceries at 5 PM."

4. Get weather updates: "Hey Siri, what's the weather like today?"

5. Find places: "Hey Siri, find the nearest coffee shop."

6. DJ mode: Ask Siri to play your favorite song or create a custom playlist.

7. Shortcuts: Create custom shortcuts using the Shortcuts app, and activate them by name.

8. HomePod commands: Use music and intercom commands for HomePod.

9. Apple Watch shortcuts: Control your Apple Watch with voice commands.

10. Siri's sense of humor: "Hey Siri, tell me a joke."

Keep in mind that Siri AI is still in public beta and primarily supports English. Full availability in the EU will occur later in 2023.