How to find your iPhone using Siri - No setup for Find My required

Did you know that you can find your iPhone using Siri? Misplacing smart devices is a common occurrence for most people, thanks to their small size and constant presence in our lives, but Apple’s virtual assistant Siri offers a simple and efficient solution.

In this guide, we will tell you how you can find your iPhone using Siri, eliminating the need for a friend to dial your phone number. Best of all, this method doesn’t require any prior setup through Apple’s iCloud “Find My” utility.

Learn how to find your iPhone using Siri

Thanks to Siri’s built-in functionality, finding a misplaced iPhone has become effortless. By utilizing another Apple device connected to the same Apple ID, you can trigger a loud alert on your missing device, saving you time and frustration.

To find your iPhone using Siri, start by activating it. You can access the virtual assistant by holding down the side button or home button (depending on your device). Alternatively, if enabled, use the convenient “Hey, Siri” voice command.
Next, use the command “Find my iPhone” or “Can you locate my iPhone for me?” to Siri.
If multiple devices are linked to your Apple ID, select the specific device you’re searching for.
Siri will promptly notify you if your iPhone or iPad is within immediate range. To locate your device, activate a loud alert sound.
When Siri asks for confirmation, tap Play Sound or verbally respond with “Yes” to initiate the ping.
Follow the Alert Sound. Listen attentively for the distinct alert sound to locate your misplaced device. The alert will continue until you physically pick up the iPhone or interact with it. Simultaneously, a notification banner labeled Find My iPhone Alert will be displayed.