OpenAI’s ChatGPT action button feature is now available to all free users, allowing iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max owners to skip Siri as their primary voice assistant. The new Action Button, which replaces the Mute button on the iPhone, can be used to launch ChatGPT’s Voice access feature and be the best AI assistant for iPhone in the future.
Configuring ChatGPT Action Button
To activate ChatGPT Voice access, follow these steps:
- Scroll down to the “Action Button” menu in the iOS Setting screen.
- Swipe over to the “Shortcut” option.
- Tap the blue button “Choose a Shortcut”.
- Scroll down to and select “ChatGPT”.
- Tap the existing Shortcut “Start voice conversation”.
Additional Configuration Options
The ChatGPT Action Button can also be used for other tasks, such as placing Starbucks orders, starting workouts, Shazaming songs, and creating new notes. Various third-party apps also support the Action Button shortcuts feature, including music, recipe, and productivity apps.
Customizing Shortcuts
This new feature can enhance other functions where users can create custom Shortcuts by tapping the plus + sign in the upper-right corner of the Shortcuts app’s main screen.
Benefits of ChatGPT Action Button
OpenAI has evolved its chatbot into a voice assistant feature that offers several advantages over Siri and even Alexa, proving itself as the best AI assistant for iPhone; these benefits could include:
- A more comprehensive range of knowledge and understanding
- The ability to generate creative text formats, like poems, code, scripts, musical pieces, email, letters, etc.
- The ability to hold more natural-sounding conversations
While Siri has been the default voice assistant on iPhones for many years, the ChatGPT Action Button offers a more robust and versatile alternative. With its ability to handle a broader range of tasks and generate more creative responses, ChatGPT Voice is well-positioned to become the new standard for voice assistance. Harnessing the power of the best technologies, the ChatGPT Action Button seamlessly integrates with your iPhone, providing an unparalleled voice interaction experience.
