How to enable Siri Shortcuts

Users can use Siri commands for a hands-free experience. With over a dozen commands, you can have Siri play from any of the Daily programs to even playing an Emergency meditation when you need it most.

Please note: Users using iOS 15 and below will have access to Siri Shortcuts from via the Calm app. Tap Profile > Settings in the top left corner > Siri Shortcuts. Select each shortcut you’d like to enable.

To enable Siri Shortcuts (iOS 16+):

1. Enable Siri if you have not already done so
2. On your iPhone or iPad, open the Shortcuts app
3. Scroll down to locate Calm or type in Calm in the search bar
4. Once located, tap the ‘See All’ button to reveal all Calm Siri commands
5. You may notice a message labeled as Talk to Calm, and an option to Turn on Calm Shortcuts with Siri. Select the option to enable the Siri shortcuts

• You can also enable by tapping the (i) symbol in the top right corner and ensuring Spotlight and Siri are enabled

Siri Commands:

1. Play the Daily Calm
2. Play the Daily ____ on Calm 

• Can play today’s Daily Jay, Trip, Move, or Calm

• You’ll be prompted to select a 5, 10, 20 or 30 minute meditation

• Can also say ‘Play a kids sleep story from Calm’ or ‘Play a favorite sleep story from Calm’
• If a specific type isn’t specified, it will play the featured sleep story

• Prompted to select from Relax, Balance, Restore, Focus, Energize, or Unwind

• Plays the most recently played soundscape if one exists
• Or, plays a favorite soundscape
• If none exist, plays a random soundscape