List confirmed Siri questions and answers - First Hand

[Kylazin]

As cool as Siri is, I really wish it could be activated by just saying "Siri" or something similar, it would go a long way to true voice control. Unfortunately, I understand the effect it would have on battery, since it would have to constantly listen for the command. As it stands though, if I have to hold down the button I might as well use the phone.

 

[Buck1127]

Anyone have any ideas if Siri can read text messages . If so how do I turn it on

 

[DougFNJ]

Anyone have any ideas if Siri can read text messages . If so how do I turn it on

Ask it to read your last text

 

[StaticFX]

Anyone have any ideas if Siri can read text messages . If so how do I turn it on

i believe you just ask her to read it....

 

[StaticFX]

As cool as Siri is, I really wish it could be activated by just saying "Siri" or something similar, it would go a long way to true voice control. Unfortunately, I understand the effect it would have on battery, since it would have to constantly listen for the command. As it stands though, if I have to hold down the button I might as well use the phone.

yes, but if you are driving... so much easier to just say what you want .. or have her read the texts...

 

[durangojim#AC]

As cool as Siri is, I really wish it could be activated by just saying "Siri" or something similar, it would go a long way to true voice control. Unfortunately, I understand the effect it would have on battery, since it would have to constantly listen for the command. As it stands though, if I have to hold down the button I might as well use the phone.

To me, this is the biggest shortcoming of any voice activation. Only time it works well is when (on my android device) I need to send a text while driving. 9 times out of 10, it's just as quick for me to use the app, or web as it is to ask a question. The novelty of it wears off pretty quickly.

 

[DougFNJ]

Cant wait to use Siri. Not to threadjack but how does Siri know your name? I would like to be called "Boss".

im guessing by the name registered with your itunes/icloud account? im not sure

Its the nickname you set for yourself in Contacts.. I had mine listed as smeltn but she would always read out S M E L T N so I changed it to my first name and now she says my name.

You can train it, it was calling me Douglas, I told it to call me Doug, it asked me if I wanted to be called Doug, I confirmed, and that's now what she calls me.

You can also train it to recognize relationships, Angela is my fiance, Tony is my friend, etc

 

[Kylazin]

To me, this is the biggest shortcoming of any voice activation. Only time it works well is when (on my android device) I need to send a text while driving. 9 times out of 10, it's just as quick for me to use the app, or web as it is to ask a question. The novelty of it wears off pretty quickly.

This is the absolute truth. I prefer not to use my phone while driving since its all integrated through my car speakers and steering wheel, so its not painful at all, but that really is the extent of it.

 

[Bias X]

I was playing with Siri the whole time home after getting my Iphone4S and this technology is so advanced we have no idea. Just playing the phone responded to the direct question.

Me - You are beautiful
Siri - I bet you tell that to all the virtual assistants

Me - I love you
Siri - I bet you say that to all your mobile phones

Me - I love you
Siri - I am only here to serve you

I love this thing. I was just trying to think of things to say that isn't in the normal Siri voice command list. This is the greatest sell phone and ios every made by far.

Started a new thread about this on iOS5 forum. Went no where.
But the vid i posted there

He says: I Love You
Siri says: I hope you don't tell the other mobile phones that

I forget what else he asked in the video. Oh well.

 

[Buck1127]

i believe you just ask her to read it....

I take it's the same for notifications?

 

[MannyGeee]

Me to Siri: "call me 'Daddy..."
Siri to Me: " ummmmmmmm, that's creepy, sir"

I am hoping this happens, i will piss myself.

 

[chiratsu]

 

[Buck1127]

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That's wicked lol

 

[aggieastrosfan]

"I want to buy some drugs."
"Sorry, I can't find any addiction treatment centers."

I've been having fun all day. I haven't asked it one "useful" question besides asking what the temperature was outside, to which she said, "It's hot outside!" before showing the temp. Love this thing!

 

[diamonddialogue]

"Can you help me find some weed?"

"I can't find any head shops in your area, Casey."

 

[Peninsula]

Q: What are you wearing?
A: Aluminosilicate glass and stainless steel. Nice, huh?

 

[MustangLife]

Guys. I'm not getting my name called to me by Siri. What do I need to go into to get my name programmed. I've been using Siri since 8AM so definately need to program something

 

[CarlSpackler37]

Guys. I'm not getting my name called to me by Siri. What do I need to go into to get my name programmed. I've been using Siri since 8AM so definately need to program something

First you need to have yourself as a contact. Adding things like your address will help Siri if you ask it to remind you to do something when you get home. Then follow this...

SETTINGS> GENERAL> SIRI> MY INFO

Click on your name in the contacts list & now it knows who you are.

I haven't messed much with it yet but in the contacts list you can spell a persons name phonetically or add a nickname. I am thinking this will help Siri to better understand you. If you have a friend with the nickname Scooter, hopefully you will be able to say Scooter & it will know who you're talking about.

 

[RadiceFILM]

Super impressed with Siri!

 

[Fausty82]

I asked it "How much wood would a woodchuck chuck?".

Here's the response: