How to Use the New Perplexity Voice Assistant on iPhone

How to Use the New Perplexity Voice Assistant on iPhone

Unlock hands-free knowledge with the new Perplexity Voice Assistant for iPhone. Learn how to set it up, use it efficiently, and maximize your productivity with natural voice conversations.

By Rodger Mansfield, Technology Editor

April 26, 2025

Have you ever needed quick, reliable information but didn’t have a hand free to type?

Imagine an AI assistant that lets you ask follow-up questions naturally—no repeated prompts or awkward rephrasing.

Here's a Cool Tip:  Try the new Perplexity AI Voice Assistant on iPhone.

With the new Perplexity Voice Assistant for iPhone, that experience is now at your fingertips (or rather, your voice).

What Is the Perplexity Voice Assistant?

The Perplexity Voice Assistant is a new feature integrated into the Perplexity iOS app, allowing users to ask spoken questions and receive live, research-backed answers.

Unlike basic voice assistants, Perplexity's system actively gathers updated information from across the web, citing credible sources in real-time.

Key Functions:

With the new app, users can initiate hands-free conversations via voice input and ask complex or layered questions

Users receive fast, sourced, and summarized responses that stay in context across multiple follow-up questions.

Why It Matters:

While traditional assistants like Siri offer predefined responses or limited web searches, 

Perplexity delivers dynamic, intelligent answers with citations, making it far more powerful for users who need accuracy and depth on the go.

Step-by-Step Guide: How to Use the Perplexity Voice Assistant on iPhone

Here's how to do it.

1. Download or update the Perplexity iOS app to the latest version.
2. If you don't have an account, use Google, Apple, or email to create one.
3. Open the app.
4. Look for the animated waveform (audio) icon on the right side of the Ask Anything bar at the bottom of the screen.
5. The first time you tap the audio icon, the app asks for permission to access your device's microphone. Approve it.
6. Ask your question naturally.
7. The assistant can set reminders, send emails (via Apple Mail), play music (via Apple Music), book reservations (opens the relevant app for confirmation), check your calendar, and more.
8. Perplexity processes your voice input and delivers a cited, summarized response. All conversations are saved as Threads for future reference.

Pro Tips:

• The Voice Assistant can run in the background while you multitask.
• For faster access, add a Perplexity widget or shortcut to your Home or Lock screen.

Note: Perplexity AI is also available for Android and on the web.  However, the Voice Assistant is currently only available on iPhone.

fig. 1 - Use the New Perplexity Voice Assistant on iPhone

Pros and Cons

Pros:

• Truly Hands-Free: Great for driving, cooking, or multitasking.
• Context-Aware Conversations: Seamless follow-up questions without losing track.
• Real-Time, Cited Answers: Ideal for research and deeper queries.
• Easy Setup: Quick permissions and ready-to-use out of the box.

Cons:

• iOS Only: Android users must wait for a future app update.
• Dependent on Good Audio Quality: Noisy environments may affect accuracy.
• Internet Required: Cannot operate offline.

Who Can Access It?

The Voice Assistant feature is available to all Perplexity users on iPhone—both free and Pro account holders.

Key Takeaways

The Perplexity Voice Assistant brings powerful AI search and research capabilities directly to your iPhone, making information retrieval faster, easier, and more natural.

If you're ready to replace typing with talking—and still get cited, trusted answers—this tool is an essential upgrade for your mobile workflow.

Try It Yourself

Try the Perplexity Voice Assistant today by updating your app, tapping the mic, and asking your first question.

Then share your experience in the comments, subscribe for more tech tips, and spread the word to fellow tech enthusiasts!

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