iOS 14.5 brings a handful of much-awaited features, including the ability to unlock the iPhone with Apple Watch, change the default music app, and AirTag support. Another equally notable feature that has come bundled with the latest iteration of iOS 14 is the option to set up emergency calls using Siri on iPhone. If you want to tap into this life-saving feature without any delay, here is how you can trigger emergency calls using Siri in iOS 14.5 on iPhone.
Even though activating emergency calls (by clicking the side button in quick succession) has always been straightforward on iPhone, Siri has made the process even easier. Plus, this feature allows anyone to trigger an emergency SOS on an iPhone, keeping in mind the situation where a person may be unconscious or unable to make calls. So, whenever you need help, the virtual assistant is always there for you.
- Add Emergency Contact on Your iPhone
- Call Emergency Contacts Using Siri
Add Emergency Contact on Your iPhone
- Launch the Health app on your iPhone.
Now, tap on your profile icon at the top right corner of the screen.
Now, specify the relationship between you and the emergency contact. In the end, make sure to tap on Done to save the changes.
With that out of the way, calling an emergency contact using Siri is straightforward. But first, make sure you have set up the virtual assistant on your iPhone. Navigate to the Settings app -> Siri & Search and then ensure that the toggles for Listen for Hey Siri, Press Side Button for Siri, and Allow Siri When Locked are enabled.
From now onwards, all you need to do to trigger emergency calls is to say the voice command, “Hey Siri, call my emergency contact.” The assistant will immediately call the emergency contact. Besides, it will also send a message along with your current location to the specified contact saying that you have called emergency services.
Take Advantage of Siri to Make Emergency Calls on iPhone
That’s pretty much it! So, that’s how you can set up emergency calls with Siri in iOS 14.5 or later. Considering how unpredictable life is, you should always keep it enabled. Probably the best part about it is that anyone can call up Siri and make an emergency call on your behalf. This way, the emergency services can reach out for help without any delay. With iOS 14.5, Apple has added new Siri voices to enhance the natural sound quality of the virtual assistant. So, go ahead and check them out from the linked article right away.
