# Grok Bot 1.16 Adds iPhone Action Button Voice Shortcut

Users on iPhone 15 Pro or later can assign the physical Action Button to start a Grok Bot voice chat via iOS Shortcuts.

- Requires updating the Grok Bot app to version 1.16.
- Enabled in iOS Settings under Action Button by selecting Shortcut and choosing Grok Bot → Start Voice Chat.

## Why it matters

Grok Bot users can initiate hands-free voice conversations using a hardware button instead of unlocking their device and navigating the app.

## Sources

- [xAI: Grok Bot 1.16 Adds iPhone Action Button Voice Shortcut](https://x.com/bot/status/2112252507762368684)

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Summarized by dstilled on 2026-10-19. https://dstilled.ai/story/ea2578ff-a156-4b17-afbf-9fcfe9e92f9f