How to Cast ‘Harry Potter’ Spells Using Apple iPhones for Some ‘Siri Magic’
If you’re a Potterhead, you’ll love the hidden feature on your iPhone that lets you cast Harry Potter spells using Siri voice commands. These spells can perform various functions, like turning on the flashlight or opening an app—just like magic.
If you want to try these spells on your iPhone, here’s everything you need to know.
Harry Potter Spells That Work on iPhone
Apple has added fun voice-activated shortcuts that allow Siri to recognize and execute Harry Potter spells. Here are some you can use:
Lumos: Turn On Flashlight
Saying “Hey Siri, Lumos” will instantly turn on your iPhone’s flashlight.
- In Harry Potter, the Lumos spell illuminates the tip of the wand to light up dark places.
Nox: Turn Off Flashlight
To turn off the flashlight, just say “Hey Siri, Nox”.
- This spell is used in Harry Potter to extinguish the wand’s light after using Lumos.
Accio: Open Apps Hands-Free
By saying “Hey Siri, Accio Instagram”, you can open any app without touching your phone.
- In Harry Potter, Accio is a summoning charm used to call objects—like when Harry summoned his broom during the Triwizard Tournament.
Create Your Own Harry Potter Spells with Siri Shortcuts
Apart from using built-in commands, you can manually create custom Harry Potter spells through Siri Shortcuts. For example, you can create “Lumos Maxima” to make the flashlight extra bright.
Follow these steps:
- Open the Shortcuts app and tap the “+” icon in the top right corner.
- Rename the shortcut to the spell name, like “Lumos Maxima”.
- Tap “Add Action” and select “Set Flashlight”.
- Tap the blue arrow to increase brightness.
- Press the “Play” button to test it, then tap “Done” to save.
Now, you can cast your own spells with just your voice—just like a real wizard! 🧙♂️✨
