Using the voice assist function (Siri)
By using the Siri feature that comes with iPhone, you can speak to the headset’s microphones to operate the iPhone.
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Turn Siri on.
On iPhone, select [Settings] - [Siri & Search] to turn [Press Home for Siri] and [Allow Siri When Locked] on.
The operation above is an example. For details, refer to the operating instructions of the iPhone.
Note: For details on Siri, refer to the operating instructions or support website of the iPhone.
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Put the headset units into your ears and connect the headset to the iPhone via Bluetooth connection.
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Open the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app and set the function of either the left or right unit of the headset as the voice assist function.
For details on the “Sony | Headphones Connect” app, refer to the following URL.
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When the iPhone is in standby or playing music, tap the headset to which you assigned the voice assist function or in the area near your ear twice quickly (with an interval of about 0.2 seconds).
Siri is activated.
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Make a request to Siri through the headset’s microphones.
A: Microphones (left, right)
For details on the apps which work with Siri, refer to the operating instructions of the iPhone.
After activating Siri, when a certain time has passed without requests, Siri will be deactivated.
You can also cancel a voice command by tapping the headset to which you assigned the voice assist function or in the area near your ear 3 times quickly (with an interval of about 0.2 seconds).
Note
- The voice assist function (Siri) and the Google Assistant feature cannot both be assigned to the headset at the same time.
- The voice assist function (Siri) and the Amazon Alexa feature cannot both be assigned to the headset at the same time.
- Siri cannot be activated when you say “Hey Siri” even when the iPhone’s “Hey Siri” setting is on.
- Siri may not be activated depending on specifications of the smartphone or application version.
