Are you ready to say a quick “alohomora” spell to open up your phone to the wizarding world ? It turns out, you’ve been carrying a wand -in-waiting without even realizing it!
In an article from The Sun , writers revealed your iPhone has the power to conduct its own spells when asked. No, really. With some careful memorization and a few shortcuts you’ll need to set up, you can release your inner wizard with a few simple spells. Keep reading to see 10 Harry Potter spells on your iPhone that you can start practicing today.
Accio
Description: Opens apps
Spell: “Siri, Accio” and the app’s name.
Lumos
Warner Bros.
Description: Turns on your phone's flashlight
Spell: “Siri, Lumos.”
Nox
Description: Turns off your phone's flashlight
Spell: “Siri, Nox.”
The following Spells need to use Shortcuts on your iPhone. To start the process, tap the + icon on the top right of the Shortcuts App, then tap Add Action.
Lumos Maxima
Warner Bros.
Description: Turns your phone's flashlight to the brightest setting
Steps: Search for “Set Torch” and select it. Tap “Turn torch on," set the brightness, name it “Lumos Maxima” and tap the play button at the bottom.
Spell: “Siri, Lumos Maxima”
Silencio
Description: Turns your phone to "do not disturb" mode
Steps: Search “Set focus” and tap Off so it changes to On. Name the shortcut “Silencio” and hit play button at the bottom.
Spell: “Siri, Silencio"
Muffliato
Description: Turns the volume down on your phone
Steps: Search “Set Volume” and move the percentage down. Name it “Muffliato” and hit play button at the bottom.
Spell: “Siri, Muffliato"
Sonorus
Description: Turns your phone's volume up.
Steps: Search “Set Volume” and move the percentage up. Name it “Sonorus."
Spell: “Siri, Sonorus”
Quietus
Warner Bros.
Description: Turn volume to a normal setting.
Steps: Repeat the process from the Sonorus spell and set volume to 50%. Name it "Quietus."
Spell: “Siri, Quietus”
Homenum Revelio
Description: Shows where your friends are using Find My Friends.
Steps: Search “Open URLs” and add to shortcut. Set the URL to “findmyfriends://”
Spell: "Siri, Homenum Revelio"
Point Me
Description: Use the compass app
Steps: Search compass, add and name as “Point Me.”
Spell: “Siri, Point Me”
RELATED STORIES
Harry Potter Fans Can Now Spend the Night in Hagrid’s Hut
35 Harry Potter Trivia Questions Even Muggles will Love
This Harry Potter Holiday Wrapping Paper Is Almost Too Magical to Rip Open