iOS Accessibility Shortcuts

iOS Accessibility Shortcuts

1. VoiceOver Toggle

What It Does

VoiceOver reads aloud everything on your screen—helpful for users with low vision or blindness.

How To Create the Shortcut

  • Open the Settings app.
  • Tap Accessibility.
  • Scroll to Accessibility Shortcut.
  • Select VoiceOver to checkmark it.

How To Use It

  • Triple-click the Side or Home button to toggle VoiceOver on or off.

2. Magnifier Access

What It Does

Magnifier uses your camera to zoom in on objects or text, making them easier to see.

How To Create the Shortcut

  • Open Settings > Accessibility.
  • Tap Accessibility Shortcut.
  • Select Magnifier to checkmark it.

How To Use It

  • Triple-click the Side or Home button to activate the Magnifier interface.

3. Switch Control Activation

What It Does

Switch Control lets you control your device with adaptive accessories, scanning on-screen items for selection.

How To Create the Shortcut

  • Open Settings > Accessibility.
  • Tap Accessibility Shortcut.
  • Select Switch Control to checkmark it.

How To Use It

  • Triple-click the Side/Home button to toggle Switch Control on or off.

4. AssistiveTouch Toggle

What It Does

AssistiveTouch provides an on-screen button for quick access to device controls and gestures.

How To Create the Shortcut

  • Open Settings > Accessibility.
  • Tap Accessibility Shortcut.
  • Select AssistiveTouch to checkmark it.

How To Use It

  • Triple-click the Side/Home button to enable or disable AssistiveTouch.

5. Zoom Enable/Disable

What It Does

Zoom can enlarge your entire screen or a selected portion—useful for those needing larger text or visuals.

How To Create the Shortcut

  • Open Settings > Accessibility.
  • Tap Accessibility Shortcut.
  • Select Zoom to checkmark it.

How To Use It

  • Triple-click the Side/Home button to toggle Zoom on or off.

6. Reduce Motion Toggle

What It Does

Reduce Motion lowers animations and parallax effects, aiding those sensitive to motion or preferring fewer animations.

How To Create the Shortcut

  • Open Settings > Accessibility.
  • Tap Accessibility Shortcut.
  • Select Reduce Motion to checkmark it.

How To Use It

  • Triple-click the Side/Home button to enable or disable Reduce Motion.

7. Invert Colors

What It Does

Inverts on-screen colors, potentially improving contrast for visually impaired users or reducing eye strain.

How To Create the Shortcut

  • Open Settings > Accessibility.
  • Tap Accessibility Shortcut.
  • Select Classic Invert or Smart Invert (or both).

How To Use It

  • Triple-click the Side/Home button to toggle your chosen invert(s) on or off.
  • If both are enabled, you’ll see a menu when triple-clicking.

8. Color Filters

What It Does

Applies filters (e.g., Grayscale, Red/Green) for color blindness or additional contrast.

How To Create the Shortcut

  • Open Settings > Accessibility.
  • Tap Accessibility Shortcut.
  • Select Color Filters to checkmark it.

How To Use It

  • Triple-click the Side/Home button to toggle your chosen filter.

9. Larger Text Toggle

What It Does

Makes text bigger in apps that support Dynamic Type, enhancing readability.

How To Create the Shortcut

  • Open Settings > Accessibility.
  • Tap Accessibility Shortcut.
  • Select Larger Text to checkmark it.

How To Use It

  • Triple-click the Side/Home button to enable or disable larger text settings.

10. Hearing Devices Control

What It Does

Allows quick connection or adjustment of compatible hearing aids or cochlear implants.

How To Create the Shortcut

  • Open Settings > Accessibility.
  • Scroll and tap Accessibility Shortcut.
  • Select Hearing Devices to checkmark it.

How To Use It

  • Triple-click the Side/Home button to see a menu and configure your hearing devices.

11. LED Flash for Alerts

What It Does

Blinks the camera flash for incoming calls, messages, or other notifications.

Note: LED Flash for Alerts is normally set at Settings > Accessibility > Audio/Visual > LED Flash for Alerts, not via Shortcut.

How To Enable Multiple Features

  • Go to Settings > Accessibility > Accessibility Shortcut.
  • Select all the features you want, e.g., VoiceOver and Zoom.
  • Triple-click the Side/Home button, and you’ll see a menu to choose which feature to enable.

Alternative: Back Tap (iOS 14+)

  • Open Settings > Accessibility.
  • Tap Touch.
  • Scroll down and select Back Tap.
  • Choose Double Tap or Triple Tap.
  • Pick an Accessibility Shortcut (e.g., VoiceOver, Zoom) or another quick action.
  • Now tap the back of your phone to toggle that feature.