One of the most important updates to the "Siri" service in iOS 15 is enabling users to benefit from this service without an internet connection. However, not all Siri commands work offline, as Apple's personal assistant requires internet access to respond to certain commands.
#### Siri Commands That Work Offline
Some Siri commands function without needing an internet connection, thanks to advancements in artificial intelligence in iOS 15. Siri can now translate and understand certain requests and control the phone completely without being connected to the internet. The following commands work without an internet connection:
- Set and change the timer
- Set and change the alarm
- Turn on and off airplane mode
- Turn on and off Bluetooth
- Increase and decrease the volume
- Open any installed application
- Skip to the next music track
The command to skip to the next music track is the only one that works with music applications, as Siri requires internet access if the user wants to play a specific track or other items. Users can utilize Siri commands offline as usual by calling "Siri" and then stating their command. This feature works automatically without needing to activate it, as there is no option to enable or disable this capability. Therefore, when you update your phone to iOS 15, you will find Siri functioning automatically without any action from you.
However, there are some commands that Siri can fulfill without an internet connection, such as:
- Closing applications
- Performing any action within the app
- Controlling the music files installed on the phone
- Making calls or replying to emails and messages
There is no clear reason why these commands do not work offline, and it may be due to the software capabilities of the artificial intelligence in iOS 15.
#### The Benefit of Using Siri Offline
Siri responds to commands that work offline faster on the phone because all required operations are performed within the device without the need for any connection to servers. Typically, Siri records the user's voice and the requested command, then sends this recording to Apple's servers for analysis before Siri receives the command back to respond. Therefore, Siri operating on the phone and responding without needing the servers increases response speed and enhances privacy, as the user's voice will not be recorded as frequently as it was in the past.
Apple may introduce more features that work without an internet connection in Siri in upcoming updates.
