Use Siri with AirPods (1st or 2nd generation)
You can use Siri with your AirPods (1st or 2nd generation) to get answers to questions, control apps, and more. See Find out what Siri can do in the iPhone User Guide.
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Activate Siri with a double tap with AirPods (1st generation)
Wear your AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your device.
Double-tap either of your AirPods, wait for a chime, then make your request.
Activate Siri with your voice with AirPods (2nd generation)
Wear your AirPods, and make sure they’re connected to your device.
Say “Hey Siri,” then use Siri to get answers to questions, control apps, and more.
For example, say something like “Hey Siri, what causes a rainbow?” or “Hey Siri, set a meeting with Gordon at 9” to create an event in Calendar.
Note: To change the settings on AirPods (2nd generation) to activate Siri with a double tap, see Change your settings to activate Siri with a touch.
See alsoAirPods controls