Scan a document with Siri
Quick answer
Siri can't run a document scan on its own, but "open Notes" gets you there fast: in Notes, tap the camera and choose Scan Documents to capture a page. For a true one-step scan, build a Shortcut that scans and saves, then run it by saying its name.
Say this
“Open Notes”
How it works
- 01Say "open Notes" to Siri
- 02Tap the camera icon, then Scan Documents
- 03Or run a scanning Shortcut by name for one-step capture
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If Siri doesn't get it
Siri opens the app but doesn't scan directly. A custom Shortcut with a scan action, triggered by voice, is the closest to hands-free scanning.
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Last updated June 11, 2026