Accessibility
Settings Guide

Make your iPhone work for you. From VoiceOver to AssistiveTouch, learn how to customize accessibility features to match your unique needs.

25+

Features Covered

iOS 17

Fully Updated

Free

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Accessibility Categories

Browse accessibility features by category to find exactly what you need

Vision

VoiceOver, Zoom, Display accommodations, and more

8 features

Motor

Touch accommodations, AssistiveTouch, Switch Control

6 features

Hearing

Hearing aids, Sound recognition, Live Captions

5 features

Speech

Voice Control, Typing feedback, Live Speech

4 features

Cognitive

Guided Access, Reduce Motion, Siri Voice

5 features

General

Shortcut settings, bootcamp keyboard, system controls

4 features

Complete Accessibility Guide

Step-by-step instructions for every accessibility feature on your iPhone

VoiceOver

A screen reader that describes everything on your screen. Perfect for users with visual impairments.

Screen Reader Vision

How to Enable:

  1. 1 Go to Settings → Accessibility → VoiceOver
  2. 2 Toggle VoiceOver to ON
  3. 3 Use the rotor gesture (twist two fingers) to navigate elements

Zoom

Magnify your screen for easier viewing. Works anywhere on your iPhone.

Magnifier Vision

How to Enable:

  1. 1 Navigate to Settings → Accessibility → Zoom
  2. 2 Toggle Zoom ON
  3. 3 Double-tap with three fingers to toggle zoom on/off

AssistiveTouch

Create a customizable on-screen menu to replace physical buttons and gestures.

Touch Motor

How to Enable:

  1. 1 Go to Settings → Accessibility → Touch → AssistiveTouch
  2. 2 Toggle AssistiveTouch to ON
  3. 3 Tap Customize Top Level Menu to add your favorite actions

Live Captions

Real-time captions for audio and video content. Available in iOS 16+.

Captions Hearing

How to Enable:

  1. 1 Navigate to Settings → Accessibility → Live Captions
  2. 2 Toggle Live Captions ON
  3. 3 Tap Appearance to customize caption style

Guided Access

Limit your device to a single app and control which features are available.

Focus Cognitive

How to Enable:

  1. 1 Go to Settings → Accessibility → Guided Access
  2. 2 Toggle Guided Access ON and set a passcode
  3. 3 Triple-click the Side button to start Guided Access in any app

Voice Control

Navigate your iPhone entirely with your voice. Full offline support.

Voice Speech

How to Enable:

  1. 1 Navigate to Settings → Accessibility → Voice Control
  2. 2 Tap Set Up Voice Control and follow the prompts
  3. 3 Say commands like "Open Settings" or "Tap Back" to navigate
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More Accessibility Features

Essential accessibility features to enhance your iPhone experience

Display & Text Size

Adjust text size, bold text, and increase contrast across apps.

Vision

Reduce Motion

Minimize animations and parallax effects for easier viewing.

Cognitive

Switch Control

Navigate using adaptive switches or the on-screen keyboard.

Motor

Sound Recognition

Get alerts for important sounds like alarms, doorbells, and sirens.

Hearing

Eye Tracking (iOS 18)

Navigate your iPhone using eye movements with compatible accessories.

New

Touch Accommodations

Adjust how your iPhone responds to touches for easier use.

Motor

Shake to Undo

Shake your device to undo typing or delete actions.

General

Auto-Play Videos

Control whether videos play automatically in apps and browsers.

General

Explore Related Settings

Discover more iPhone settings categories to customize your device

Display Settings

Brightness, Night Shift, True Tone

Privacy Settings

Location, permissions, tracking

Sound Settings

Ringtones, haptics, audio

General Settings

Software, reset, keyboard

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Truly Yours

Accessibility features help everyone get more from their iPhone. Explore all settings to create an experience that works perfectly for you.

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