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Accessibility Shortcuts on iPhone

If you regularly use accessibility features on your iPhone, setting up the Accessibility Shortcut lets you turn them on or off instantly. Just triple-click the power button instead of going into settings.

If you are using an Android, take a look at this video.

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Once you've unlocked your phone, find and tap on the ‘Settings’ icon. It is grey with a gear on it. You might need to swipe between screens to find it.
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Scroll down to find ‘Accessibility’. It's blue and has a white stick man on it. Tap on it.
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Scroll all the way to the bottom and tap 'Accessibility Shortcut', under the 'General' heading.
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You will now see a list of features you can choose from. These are the ones you will be able to turn on or off by triple clicking the side button. Tap to select as many as you want.
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One of the most common features is 'VoiceOver', if you need the screen to be read aloud.
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Another useful function is 'Zoom', if you need to zoom in on text or images.
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'Assistive Touch', if pressing physical buttons is difficult.
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'Magnifier', to use the camera as a digital magnifying glass.
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Once you select the features you want, press the home button or swipe up to go back to the home screen.
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To try it, triple click the side button or the home button on older phones.
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Your shortcuts should appear right away showing all features you selected before. Choose the function you would like to use.
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You can update or remove the shortcut at any time by repeating the steps. Simply deselect the options you no longer want or choose new ones.

Meet our experts

Charley Landsman

Charley, with a background in teaching, has worked in both educational and community settings, specialising in helping older adults build confidence with technology. Her work has given her a real understanding of the challenges people face when learning new skills later in life, and she enjoys finding simple, practical ways to make technology feel less daunting.

She has created and delivered workshops on topics such as smartphone use, online safety, and everyday digital tools, always adapting her approach to suit different abilities and learning styles. Charley joined JC Explore in 2024, bringing with her a patient, approachable teaching style and a passion for making technology accessible to everyone.

Max Bianconi

Max has worked in the health and social care setting for the past twenty years, gaining extensive experience in supporting individuals and groups in residential and community settings across various roles.
Currently, Max manages JC Explore, a service that provides digital skills training for everyday life using mainstream and assistive technology. In addition to his role, Max serves as a trustee at the Karten Network, a charity dedicated to enhancing the quality of life and independence of adults with congenital or acquired physical, cognitive, sensory, learning disabilities, or mental health issues through a network of IT centres.
Max is passionate about assistive technology and its impact on people’s lives. He believes that promoting independence and social inclusion leads individuals to a more meaningful life.

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