When you swipe down on your iPhone's Home screen, a search bar appears. This search bar is known as Spotlight, and its functions go beyond helping you find items on your iPhone. According to Apple, Spotlight is Selection-based search system Allows users to search the web and their devices for more information about a keyword or phrase.
In addition to searching for items using Spotlight, you can install apps, launch the calculator, and, if you have the iOS 17 update, toggle settings in search results. Here are the best ways to use Spotlight Search on your iPhone.
Use Spotlight Search to install apps on your iPhone.
Using Spotlight Search, you can install apps on your iPhone without opening the App Store. Here's how:
Step 1: Pull down on iPhone Home Screen To reveal the search bar.
Step 2: in Search bar, write The name of the application what you are looking for then click research. If you have iOS 17 installed, you should see the app highlighted as one of the best apps.
Step 3: From the search results, you should see apps with names similar to your search query, tap Get To download the application.
Step 4: If you have touch ID Or Face ID Enabled, complete the verification process to finish the installation.
Use Spotlight Search to access app features on iPhone
Certain actions, such as setting a timer, recording a voice memo, or having Shazam recognize music, can be performed without opening the relevant apps. Some of these actions are suggested by Spotlight when you search for apps and are based on your activity within the apps. Here's how to use Spotlight:
Step 1: Pull down on iPhone Home Screen To reveal Search bar.
Step 2: in Search barEnter a search query for the app or action you want to perform, such as:
- Books - Open the current book, Play the current book
- Clock - Set timer and add alarm
- Camera – Take a photo, selfie, video
- Freeform - Start a new board
- Photos – View recent photos, favorites, and places
- Voice Memos – Record and Play Back Your Last Recording
Step 3: Click on Action to implement it.
Use Spotlight Search to delete apps on your iPhone
Just as you can install apps directly from Spotlight Search, you can also delete apps in the same way. Here's how:
Step 1: Pull down on iPhone Home Screen To reveal Search bar.
Step 2: in Search bar, Enter Enquiry Search for the application and click research.
Step 3: Press and hold The application To view the list.
Step 4: Click Delete The application of Options offered.
Use Spotlight Search to move apps from the App Library to the Home screen on your iPhone.
If you had an app on your Home screen that's no longer there, there's a good chance it was in your App Library. Here's how to move apps from your iPhone App Library to your Home screen using Spotlight Search.
Step 1: Pull down on iPhone Home Screen To reveal Search bar.
Step 2: In the search bar, enter Enquiry Search for the application and click research.
Step 3: Press and hold The application To view the list.
Step 4: Click on Add to home screen.
Use Spotlight Search as a calculator on iPhone
Need to perform a quick calculation on your phone? Here's how to do it using Spotlight Search:
Step 1: Pull down on iPhone Home Screen To reveal search bar.
Step 2: In the search bar, type your math problem, for example: (3+2)*6/5, Then tap Search. You should see the results at the top of Spotlight Search.
Use Spotlight Search to update settings on iPhone
If you have the iOS 17 update on your iPhone, you can change your settings in Spotlight Search. Here's how:
Step 1: Pull down on iPhone Home Screen To reveal search bar.
Step 2: In the search bar, enter Enquiry Research to prepare, such as Airplane modeThe search result for the setting will have a toggle switch next to it.
Step 3: Press the toggle button to activate or deactivate the setting as you prefer.
Use SPOTLIGHT SEARCH to create an event on iPhone
With iOS 17 Spotlight Search, you can quickly create a calendar reminder for a future event. Here's how:
Step 1: Pull down on iPhone Home Screen To reveal Search bar.
Step 2: Step 2: In the search bar, enter an action followed by a date such as Call Mom in October 4th. The first Spotlight Search result will be a calendar event with event details and date.
Step 3: Click on addition To view full event details.
Step 4: Click on addition To save the event.
Remove Photos from Spotlight Search on iPhone
As mentioned above, you can view recent images from Spotlight Search. Also, when you type a search query into Spotlight Search, if you have an image that matches the query, it will appear as part of the results. If you don't like it, you can Remove images from Spotlight Search results.
