Arthritis / Limited Dexterity Settings on iPhone

These settings reduce the need for precise finger movements and make your iPhone easier to use with stiff or painful joints.

Settings to Turn On

1. 1

   AssistiveTouch

   Settings → Accessibility → Touch → AssistiveTouch → turn ON

   Adds an on-screen button for common actions without complex gestures.

2. 2

   Slow Haptic Touch

   Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Haptic Touch → Slow

   Requires a longer press before menus appear, reducing accidental activations.

3. 3

   Back Tap

   Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Back Tap → set Double Tap and Triple Tap shortcuts

   Tap the back of your phone to trigger actions — no precise screen tapping needed.

4. 4

   Voice Control

   Settings → Accessibility → Voice Control → turn ON

   Control your entire iPhone by voice — "tap Send", "scroll down", "go home".

5. 5

   Reachability

   Settings → Accessibility → Touch → Reachability → turn ON. Swipe down on the bottom edge.

   Brings the top of the screen down so you can reach it with one hand.

6. 6

   Siri

   Settings → Siri & Search → Listen for "Hey Siri" → turn ON

   Use voice for calls, texts, reminders, and more without touching the screen.

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