Learn to master your iPhone using VoiceOver!
From awkward default settings to voice tweaks worthy of a fashion show, this episode is your backstage pass to customizing VoiceOver like never before. Join Amelia, Jerry, and the ever-dramatic Deiter as they explore how to personalize gestures, sounds, and speech settings—minus the industrial concrete auger.
Whether you’re new to iPhone accessibility or a VoiceOver veteran ready to streamline your setup, this lesson will show you how to make your device feel like it was designed just for you.
 
What You’ll Learn:
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How to remap gestures (including Back Tap) to suit your habits and increase efficiency.
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How to explore and modify VoiceOver’s sound feedback and haptics for faster, clearer navigation.
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How to customize speech settings, including voice selection, pitch, and language.
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How to fine-tune verbosity, punctuation levels, and typing feedback.
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How to set up the Accessibility Shortcut for quick toggles.
 
Pro Tips Shared:
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Assign rotor actions (like navigating by headings) to easier gestures to speed up browsing.
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Back Tap lets you trigger VoiceOver commands—or even launch apps—by tapping the back of your phone.
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Learn and leverage VoiceOver sound cues for fast, non-verbal navigation.
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Use the “Reset VoiceOver Commands” button as a safety net when testing new gestures.
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Set up the Accessibility Shortcut (triple-click) to instantly toggle VoiceOver or other tools.
 
Apps used in this lesson include:
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Settings (Accessibility > VoiceOver > Commands, Audio, and Speech sections)
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Touch settings (for enabling Back Tap)
 
Learn More & Connect
I’m Brian Clark, Lead Trainer at First Aid for the Blind, where we help people confidently learn non-visual tech skills and regain independence. My life without sight began in 2014, and it is now with great joy that I help others adapt to successful lives without useable vision.
https://faftb.com
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