Using Siri • VoiceOver • Apple Maps • Compass • O&M Skills: 1 of 9 Lessons

Indoor navigation remains challenging because:

• Apple Maps does not give indoor turn-by-turn directions.
• GPS becomes inaccurate or unavailable.
• Most buildings do not support Indoor Maps.

Still, blind people can navigate safely using:

1. Dropped + labeled pins
2. Siri direction cues
3. VoiceOver distance + heading cues
4. Compass alignment
5. O&M strategies and route memory

These lessons work in schools, offices, hospitals, malls, airports, dorms, and community centers.

LESSON 1 — Drop a Pin at Any Indoor Location (Siri + VoiceOver)

Purpose: Create indoor landmarks for later navigation.

Step 1: Open Maps Hands-Free

1. The user says: “Hey Siri, open Apple Maps.”
2. VoiceOver loads and announces “Current Location.”

Next Step 2: Find the Drop Pin Option

1. The user places a finger near the center of the screen.
2. The user flicks right until VoiceOver says:
   • “Add Location” or
   • “Drop Pin.”

Step 3: Drop the Pin

1. The user performs a double-tap and holds the second tap.
2. A menu appears.
3. VoiceOver confirms “Dropped Pin.”

Step 4: Label the Pin

1. The user flicks right to “Add Label.”
2. The user double-taps.
3. The user dictates the room name, such as “Main Room.”
4. The user flicks right to “Done.”
5. The user double-taps to save.

Repeat at Each Important Location

• Main Room
• Office
• Bathroom
• Classroom
• Hall Intersection
• Exit

Each labeled pin becomes an indoor anchor for Siri and Compass.

Go to Tech Lessons to get all sequence of iPhone navigation lessons