How to Enable iPhone Type to Siri Feature

iPhone Door Detection can be used through the Magnifier app as an accessibility camera feature. The feature scans nearby doors with the iPhone camera, then provides spoken, visual, or haptic guidance about distance, labels, and how to find door locations indoors. A supported iPhone with LiDAR is usually required.

Steps

1. Open Settings > Accessibility > Magnifier and turn on Magnifier if the option is off.
2. Open Magnifier, tap the gear or settings controls, and add Door Detection to the active controls if the option is not already visible.
3. In Magnifier, tap Door Detection to start scanning with the accessibility camera. Hold the iPhone facing forward and move slowly.
4. Adjust feedback settings for spoken descriptions, sounds, or haptics if more guidance is needed while trying to find door locations.
5. Point the camera toward hallways, walls, or entry areas. Door Detection can identify distance, door type, and visible signs or room numbers when conditions allow.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Door Detection option missing — Likely cause: unsupported iPhone model or older iOS version. Fix: check for a LiDAR-equipped iPhone Pro or iPad Pro and update iOS.
• No door found on screen — Likely cause: camera angle is too narrow or movement is too fast. Fix: aim at walls and entry frames, then scan slowly.
• Inaccurate distance or labels — Likely cause: poor lighting, reflective glass, or blocked doorway. Fix: increase lighting and remove objects from the camera view.
• No voice guidance — Likely cause: speech output is disabled in Magnifier settings. Fix: enable spoken feedback and raise volume.
• Battery drains quickly — Likely cause: continuous camera and accessibility processing. Fix: lower screen brightness and close unused apps before using the accessibility camera.

Quick Tips

• Door Detection works best indoors where doors have clear frames and contrast against nearby walls.
• Glass doors may be harder to detect, especially with reflections or heavy sunlight behind the surface.
• The feature can read some signs near doors, but small text and decorative fonts may not scan reliably.
• Door Detection is not a full navigation tool. It helps find door iPhone targets nearby, not complete routes through a building.

Related Questions

Which iPhones support door detection?

Door detection generally requires a LiDAR sensor. Support is commonly limited to certain iPhone Pro and iPad Pro models running a compatible iOS version.

Is Door Detection the same as object detection?

No. Door detection is a specialized Magnifier feature for identifying doors and related details, while object detection is broader and may recognize people, furniture, or other items.