VoiceOver Setup for iOS Devices
Note: Use the Apple Bluetooth Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad. This has the “Page Down” Key.
VoiceOver Setup for iOS Devices
Note: Use the Apple Bluetooth Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad. This has the “Page Down” Key.
1.Download iOS 11 or higher If Necessary.
2.Go to Settings>Apple Id>iCloud>
iCloud Backup>On
iCloud Drive>On
Siri>On
3. Go to Settings>
Wi-Fi>On
Bluetooth>On
>Magic Keyboard>Connected
Siri>Press Home for Siri>On
Allow “Hey Siri”>On
Display and Brightness>Auto-Lock>5 Minutes
Sounds>Keyboard Clicks>Off
4. Go to Settings>General>Accessibility>
Speech> Speak Selection>On
Keyboard>Key Repeat>Off
Home Button>Slowest
Siri>Hands-Free Only
Accessibility Shortcut>VoiceOver .
5. Go to Settings>General>Accessibility> VoiceOver>
Verbosity>Speak Hints>Off
Punctuation>None
Speech>Samantha
Audio>Mute Sound Effects>On
Audio Ducking>On
Rotor>(select only) Words, Speaking Rate
Phonetic Feedback>Off
Modifier Keys>control+option
Turn Quick Nav On:
On your keyboard press the left and right arrows simultaneously, with VO on. You will hear a voice say “Quick Nav on” or “Quick Nav off”. Make sure you turn Quick Nav on.
Download This Free Software
1.The latest iOS Operating System, currently 11. Download this iOS if necessary.
2.Dropbox. Download this on your PC, Mac desktop or laptop, iPad, iPhone, iPad mini, and iPod Touch.
3.Pocket
Note: On an iOS devise, download Dropbox and Pocket from the App Store. They are all free.
Updated by Proportional Reading, 2018