Please make sure you install the latest iOS version before following these tips.
Screen reader
A screen reader converts the content on a web page into audio, so you can listen to what’s on screen instead of reading it. Most Apple devices include a screen reader called VoiceOver.
To enable VoiceOver on your Apple device:
- Open Settings
- Tap Accessibility
- Select VoiceOver
- Toggle VoiceOver on
- Tap VoiceOver Practice
- Double-tap to start.
Typing assistant
A typing assistant lets you talk to write anywhere you can type with a keyboard. Most Apple devices include a typing assistant called Dictation.
To set up Dictation on your Apple device:
- Open Settings
- Tap General
- Select Keyboard
- Toggle on Enable Dictation, then choose a dictation shortcut
- To insert text by dictating, tap to place the insertion point, then press the Dictation shortcut key twice
- To use Magic Keyboard again, quickly press the Dictation shortcut key twice.
Change text size
For many Apple devices you can increase the text size by following the steps below:
- Open Settings
- Tap General
- Tap Accessibility
- Select Larger Text / Display & Text Size
- Toggle Larger Accessibility Sizes on
- Drag the slider to adjust text size.
For detailed instructions you may need to check the operating manual for your specific device.
You can also make the text bold on your Apple device:
- Open Settings
- Tap Display & Brightness
- Toggle Bold Text on
- Restart your iPhone for this change to take effect.
Hearing aid compatible
You can set up your Apple device to pair with most hearing aids.
- Open Settings
- Tap Bluetooth and make sure Bluetooth is turned on
- Return to Settings
- Tap Accessibility
- Select Hearing Devices
- Turn your hearing aid off and back on again.
Limited dexterity
You may prefer a mobile device that is lightweight, has touch screen or large well-spaced buttons. Your mobile phone provider will help you choose a device suitable for your needs.
There are also accessibility options on your mobile device that may be useful, for example – voice activation like Siri, which will respond to your spoken instruction. There may also be a sound or vibrate function which lets you set buttons so that you know what you are pressing.
Look in ‘Settings’ on your mobile device, for the accessibility options available to you.