About
Apple publishes detailed accessibility documentation and feature guides at apple.com/accessibility, covering the full range of built-in tools across its hardware and operating systems. Accessibility is treated as a core product feature rather than an add-on, with new capabilities released in each annual OS update and available free to all Apple device users.
What It Does
For mobility and smart home access, key features include Voice Control (hands-free device operation using spoken commands), Switch Control (scanning-based access for users with minimal voluntary movement), Eye Tracking (controlling iPhone and iPad entirely with eye gaze, introduced iOS 18), AssistiveTouch (on-screen gestures for limited dexterity), and HomeKit integration with Siri enabling voice or switch control of hundreds of smart home devices — lights, locks, thermostats, cameras, and appliances.
Who It Helps
People with mobility impairments, upper-limb differences, spinal cord injury, ALS, and cerebral palsy who rely on switch access, eye gaze, or voice commands to use technology and manage a connected home environment without physical touch.