With its recently-announced iOS 18 update for iPhones, Apple brought a handful ofnew featuresandchangesto its mobile devices.

Sound Actions is a nifty new accessibility feature that allows users to control their iPhones using short sounds.

Check out the following sections for all the details!

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What are Sound Actions on iPhone in iOS 18?

They are not words but sounds that can be made using the tongue, lips, and palate.

How to Enable and Use Sound Actions on iPhone in iOS 18?

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Access Sound Actions on Your iPhone

1.Launch theSettings appon your iPhone running the latest iOS 18 update.

2.Tap theAccessibility optionon the prefs list to open it.

3.Under thePhysical and Motor section, tap theTouch option.

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4.On the following page, scroll to the bottom to find the newSound Actions optionandtap it to open.

4.After that,try making that sound in the exact same waynear the microphone of your rig.

6.On the following page, you canside-scroll to browse all the soundsandget individual descriptionsof how to make those sounds.

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you’re able to also tap thePlay Sound buttonbelow to play the sample of the current sound.

For that:

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Tap the soundthat you want to assign to an action on your iPhone.

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While using your iPhone, you could simply make the sounds to perform the set action on your gear.

It is that easy!

Moreover,Sound Actions can be pretty handy when combined with the new Eye Tracking feature on iOS 18.

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This is truly one of the best accessibility features available on the iPhone with the latest iOS 18 update.

I am really surprised about the fact that no one is talking about this more.

Can I use Sound Actions to run Siri Shortcuts?

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What can I do with Sound Actions on iPhone in iOS 18?

it’s possible for you to also use Sound Actions for scrolling gestures and running Siri Shortcuts.

How many sounds are available in Sound Actions on iPhone in iOS 18?

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There are a total of 14 different sounds available in Sound Actions on the iPhone in iOS 18.

Wrapping Up

So, there you have it, folks!

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