Important: Always Say "in Light Paint"
For Siri to understand your commands, you must always include "in Light Paint" at the end.
✅ Correct:
"Hey Siri, open Light Paint in light painting mode"
❌ Wrong:
"Hey Siri, open light painting mode"
Quick Start with Siri
Enable Siri Commands
- 1.Open Light Paint
Go to Settings → Siri & Shortcuts
- 2.Toggle "Siri Enabled" to ON
Grant Siri permission when prompted
- 3.Test with a Simple Command
Say "Hey Siri, open Light Paint"
- 4.Reset Siri if Needed
Settings → Siri & Shortcuts → Reset Siri
Most Used Commands
"Open Light Paint"
Launch the app
"Open Light Paint in light painting mode"
Start light painting immediately
"Change camera in Light Paint"
Switch cameras
"Change profile in Light Paint"
Switch light painting styles
Opening the Camera
Basic Launch
- "Open Light Paint"
- "Start light painting in Light Paint"
Light Painting Mode
- "Open Light Paint in light painting mode"
- Perfect for light trail photography
Photo Mode
- "Open Light Paint in photo mode"
- For single photo captures
Changing Camera
Basic Camera Commands
- "Change camera in Light Paint"
- "Switch to front camera in Light Paint"
- "Switch to back camera in Light Paint"
- "Use wide camera in Light Paint"
- "Use ultra wide camera in Light Paint"
With Mirroring
- "Change camera to front camera and mirror it in Light Paint"
- "Switch to back camera without mirroring in Light Paint"
Note: Available cameras depend on your device
Light Painting Profiles
Quickly switch between different light painting styles with voice commands
General Commands
- "Change profile in Light Paint"
- "Switch to [profile name] in Light Paint"
- "Use Auto profile in Light Paint"
Available Profiles
- "Switch to Light Painting in Light Paint"
- "Use Star Trails profile in Light Paint"
- "Change to Vehicles in Light Paint"
All Available Profiles
Auto
"Use Auto in Light Paint"
Light Painting
"Switch to Light Painting in Light Paint"
Air Traffic at Night
"Use Air Traffic at Night in Light Paint"
Star Trails
"Change to Star Trails in Light Paint"
Word Light Painting
"Switch to Word Light Painting in Light Paint"
Vehicles
"Use Vehicles in Light Paint"
Laser Painting
"Change to Laser Painting in Light Paint"
Tip: Siri will list available profiles if you just say "Change profile in Light Paint"
Camera Settings
ISO (30-3200)
- "Set ISO to 400 in Light Paint"
- "Change ISO to auto in Light Paint"
- "Set ISO to 100 in Light Paint"
Shutter Speed
- "Set shutter speed to 0.5 in Light Paint"
- "Change shutter to auto in Light Paint"
- "Set shutter speed to 1 in Light Paint"
White Balance
- "Set white balance to 5000 in Light Paint"
- "Change white balance to auto in Light Paint"
- "Set white balance to 6500 in Light Paint"
Exposure (EV)
- "Set EV to 0 in Light Paint"
- "Change EV to -2 in Light Paint"
- "Set EV to 1.5 in Light Paint"
Zoom (1-16x)
- "Set zoom to 2 in Light Paint"
- "Change zoom to 1.5 in Light Paint"
- "Set zoom to 4 in Light Paint"
Focus Control
- "Set focus to 0.5 in Light Paint"
- "Change focus to auto in Light Paint"
- "Reset focus in Light Paint"
More Settings Available
- Stabilization: "Set stabilization to standard in Light Paint"
- Torch/Flash: "Turn torch on in Light Paint"
- Countdown: "Set countdown to 10 in Light Paint"
- Interval: "Set interval to 5 in Light Paint"
- Video Rate: "Set video rate to 2 in Light Paint"
- Reset All: "Reset color controls in Light Paint"
Image Enhancement
Color Adjustments
- Saturation (0-3):
"Set saturation to 2 in Light Paint" - Contrast (0-4):
"Set contrast to 1.5 in Light Paint" - Brightness (-1 to 3):
"Set brightness to 2 in Light Paint" - Reset All:
"Reset color controls in Light Paint"
Fine Tuning
- Sharpness (0-2):
"Set sharpness to 1 in Light Paint" - Temperature (-1 to 1):
"Set temperature to 0.8 in Light Paint" - Tint (-1 to 1):
"Set tint to 0.7 in Light Paint" - Tilt Shift:
"Turn on tilt shift in Light Paint"
Automated Zoom
Create smooth zoom animations during capture - perfect for dynamic timelapses!
Basic Command
"Create automated zoom in Light Paint"
Siri will ask for:
- 1. Beginning zoom (1-16)
- 2. Ending zoom (1-16)
- 3. Duration in seconds
Complete Commands
- "Automate zoom from 1 to 4 for 30 seconds in Light Paint"
- "Set automated zoom from 1 to 2 over 60 seconds in Light Paint"
- "Create zoom from 4 to 1 for 45 seconds in Light Paint"
Tips & Best Practices
Hands-Free Workflow
- 1.Mount device on tripod
- 2."Open Light Paint in light painting mode"
- 3."Set shutter speed to 2 in Light Paint"
- 4."Set ISO to 400 in Light Paint"
- 5.Start painting with your lights!
Pro Tips
- ✓Create custom Siri Shortcuts for complex setups
- ✓Use Apple Watch for truly hands-free control
- ✓Chain commands for complete setup
- ✓Reset Siri if commands stop working
- ✓Speak clearly and include "in Light Paint"
Quick Reference
Most Common:
"Open Light Paint"
"Change camera in Light Paint"
"Change profile in Light Paint"
Camera Settings:
"Set ISO to [value] in Light Paint"
"Set shutter to [value] in Light Paint"
"Set zoom to [value] in Light Paint"
Enhancement:
"Set saturation to [value] in Light Paint"
"Reset color controls in Light Paint"
"Create automated zoom in Light Paint"
Troubleshooting
If Siri doesn't understand:
- • Speak clearly and slowly
- • Always include "in Light Paint"
- • Use exact parameter names
- • Ensure camera is running for settings
Reset Siri Learning:
- 1. Settings → Siri & Shortcuts
- 2. Tap "Reset Siri"
- 3. Wait 30 minutes
- 4. Try commands again
Master Voice Control
Siri commands make light painting easier than ever. Practice these commands and create your own shortcuts for the perfect hands-free workflow!