How do I turn on Voice Dictation (Siri) on my new iPad/iPad Mini?

Modified on Mon, 7 Jul at 9:33 AM

With the newer iPad or iPhones there is a simple and new way of entering your Inspection Notes!

You can use now voice dictation to text without being connected to the Internet. Earlier models of iPhone and iPad require an Internet connection

Step 1: On your new iPad go to Settings, choose General section, scroll to the bottom of the page and tap on Keyboard

Step 2: At the bottom, switch option Enable Dictation from OFF to ON

Step 3: Next time, whenever a keyboard shows up on your new iPad you will have the option to dictate what you are typing. Simply tap on the microphone key and say what you want to type, i.e. Floors are very clean and no marks.

Step 4: Once you are finished tap on the mini keyboard symbol at the bottom of the screen or tap in the text field again.

Step 5: If your device is not 100% sure about certain words you said it will underline those words with a blue dotted line. When you tap on that word a small balloon window will show up with alternative suggestions.

It's that easy!

Check if your iPad is compatible with Siri on Apple's Support site