How to Rename Siri on iPhone

While there’s no direct option to rename Siri in iOS, there’s an Accessibility feature that lets you launch Siri by using a different command. The Accessibility feature is called Vocal Shortcuts, which can be used to set a custom phrase to trigger actions like capturing a screenshot or turning on the torch.

You can use the same accessibility feature to launch Siri with a custom phrase.

How to Change Siri’s Name on iPhone?

To change Siri’s name on the iPhone, follow these steps. Make sure your iPhone is running on iOS 18 or above.

1. Launch the Settings app.

2. Navigate to Accessibility.

3. Scroll down to the Speech section and tap on Vocal Shortcuts.

4. On the Set Up Vocal Shortcuts screen, tap Continue.

5. On the Choose Action screen, select Siri in the System section.

6. You will be asked to set a custom phrase to launch Siri. Enter any speakable phrase.

7. You will be asked to repeat the phrase three times.

8. On the Action is Ready screen, tap Continue.

The Only Drawback of Setting up a Custom Phrase to Launch Siri

While the ability to replace Siri’s name with a fancy term is great, it has a major drawback. With the original command, you can say an entire phrase in one go, like ‘Hey Siri, tell me a joke’. But with Vocal shortcuts set up, you need to pause a little after activating Siri.

So, basically, you will have to speak out the Vocal Shortcut, pause a bit, and then give the command to the assistant.

This guide explains how to rename Siri on iPhone. Let us know if you need more help on this topic in the comments.

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