How to Control Everything on Your Phone With Your Voice (iOS and Android)
Voice control features on smartphones allow users to operate their devices hands-free. Both Android and iOS offer voice control options that can be set up through their respective accessibility settings. This functionality is particularly beneficial for users with physical impairments or in situations where hands are occupied.
- ▪Voice control can be set up on Android using the Voice Access app from the Google Play Store.
- ▪On iOS, users can enable Voice Control through the Accessibility settings after downloading necessary files.
- ▪Voice commands can be used to launch apps, fill out text fields, and navigate menus without touching the screen.
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David NieldGearMay 16, 2026 7:00 AMYou Can Control Everything on Your Phone With Your Voice. Here’s HowGo fully hands-free with these tips for Android and iOS.Photo-Illustration: WIRED Staff; Getty ImagesCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyCommentLoaderSave StorySave this storyWith the arrival of digital assistant apps like Gemini and Siri, most of us have grown used to talking to our phones. But conversing with your Android or iOS device can go way beyond interacting with AI. You can also use your voice to launch apps, fill out text fields, and do just about everything that was previously only possible with your fingers and thumbs.Of course, the traditional touchscreen input will often be the way to go.
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