The idea of unlocking your iPhone without physically touching it and using only your voice may seem convenient, but there are some important things to consider when using this method. First, you need to be in close proximity to your iPhone for the device’s microphone to pick up your voice commands. Additionally, Voice Control turns off automatically when your iPhone screen is dim, so you have to wake it up by summoning Siri to start listening again. If you have manually disabled Voice Control, you can ask Siri to turn it on before speaking your unlock phrase.

It’s important to understand that leaving Voice Control enabled means your iPhone’s microphone is always on and listening for your commands. This means you may unintentionally trigger actions, regardless of which app or page is currently open on your iPhone. It’s also worth noting that others might be able to unlock your iPhone if they know your unlock phrase. To avoid these risks, consider turning off Voice Control when you don’t need it and only enable it when you anticipate needing hands-free control.