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Apple iPad Pro 12.9
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Use Siri
You can control many of the tablet functions with your voice. You can dictate messages, search the internet and more. Before you can use voice control, you need to set up your tablet for internet and turn on Siri.
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Turn on Siri
Tap and hold the Home key until a tone sounds.
If you've turned on automatic activation, you can activate voice control by saying "Hey Siri".
Use voice control
Say, in your own words, what you would like your tablet to do.
Eg.: CAMERA, CALL [contact], SEARCH THE WEB FOR [information].
If an application is open on your tablet, such as a Messages, you can also use the functions available here.
Eg.: REPLY [text].
Say "Help" for more examples.
Eg.: CAMERA, CALL [contact], SEARCH THE WEB FOR [information].
If an application is open on your tablet, such as a Messages, you can also use the functions available here.
Eg.: REPLY [text].
Say "Help" for more examples.
Return to the home screen
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
Tap and hold the Home key until a tone sounds.
If you've turned on automatic activation, you can activate voice control by saying "Hey Siri".
Say, in your own words, what you would like your tablet to do.
Eg.: CAMERA, CALL [contact], SEARCH THE WEB FOR [information].
If an application is open on your tablet, such as a Messages, you can also use the functions available here.
Eg.: REPLY [text].
Say "Help" for more examples.
Tap the Home key to return to the home screen.
Would you like information for your {device-name}?