“Hey Siri, make my password security smarter”

Bitwarden announces new iOS security features, enabling users to leverage custom Shortcuts, Spotlight searches, and Siri voice commands to interact with Bitwarden — without opening the app.

This update is powered by Apple App Intents framework and allows Bitwarden users to easily automate practical actions needed for everyday password security, giving them more control, more flexibility, and more ways to stay secure.

Bitwarden users can now generate passphrases, quickly lock accounts, protect information while traveling, and more from their Apple device with Shortcuts, Spotlight, and Siri. 

Simply enable Siri & Shortcuts access in your Bitwarden settings under Other to begin using these functions.

These updates align with the Bitwarden zero-knowledge, end-to-end encryption architecture and follows security-first principles. Apple, iOS, Siri, and Shortcuts cannot access, view, nor interact with the contents of your vault, ever.

All sensitive data — logins, secure notes, card info, etc. — stays encrypted on your device unless the vault is explicitly unlocked by you. This integration enhances usability without compromising the core security principles of Bitwarden. 

iOS tools and the Apple ecosystem:

• Cannot read your vault contents

• Cannot access or autofill saved credentials

• Cannot export or sync your vault

• Cannot trigger hidden or background access to sensitive data

• Cannot bypass authentication 

Shortcuts provide Apple device owners with a quick way to get things done. Pre-configured and custom automations streamline actions across your downloaded applications. Bitwarden and Apple Shortcuts work together to offer powerful security automations. Simply enable Siri & Shortcuts access in Bitwarden settings under Other and configure a Shortcut via the Shortcuts iOS app.

Like Siri voice commands, Shortcuts offer a quick way to secure your Bitwarden account and generate new credentials. For example, if you’re signing up for a new account and want a secure password or username, simply tap the shortcut on your home screen to generate a passphrase without opening the Bitwarden app. You can preconfigure the length and format of the passphrase, so it works exactly how you need it to.

Spotlight searches offer iOS users the ability to easily search the web and their device for content, applications, and information. To access and use Shortcuts from Spotlight, simply swipe down in the middle of the home screen and search for the associated application. 

With Bitwarden, you can easily trigger actions like generating a passphrase, logging out of accounts, or locking accounts from Spotlight.

Siri is a virtual assistant available on Apple devices that answers queries, performs actions, and researches information for users, triggered by their voice. Bitwarden users on Apple devices can now leverage Siri to perform Bitwarden account actions, like locking their account or generating a passphrase. 

This integration with Siri enables Bitwarden users to more quickly take action on their password security. For example, if you are in public or stepping away from your phone and would like to quickly secure your Bitwarden account, you can now just say, “Hey Siri, lock all Bitwarden accounts” or “Hey Siri, log out of all Bitwarden accounts.” 

Make the most of these new integrations and build your own custom Shortcut automation workflows! Simply navigate to the Shortcuts application and tap Automation to get started. Here are some example automations to try out.

Consider setting up a Shortcut that watches for a message containing a unique phrase — like "Log me out of all accounts now!" — from a trusted contact. When that message arrives, Bitwarden automatically logs out all accounts. This ensures that even if you cannot access your phone physically, your passwords are protected.

How it works: Ask a trusted friend, colleague, or family member to send a predetermined SMS or iMessage to your device like "Log me out of all accounts now!".  

Useful if: You lose your phone and are unable to log out remotely.

If someone steals your phone, one of the first things they might do is enable airplane mode to block remote access. With this automation, Bitwarden will automatically log out when airplane mode is triggered — reducing the risk of someone accessing your account if the phone is compromised.

How it works: Turn on airplane mode to trigger Bitwarden account log out.

Useful if: Your iPhone is stolen or compromised.

Note: This automation may not be ideal for frequent flyers who rely on their passwords while traveling.

Bitwarden integrations for iOS help make password security more accessible via expanded options for voice commands. With Siri voice commands, users can lock and log out of Bitwarden accounts, launch the Bitwarden app, and generate passphrases all with their voice. This means users have more options for how they interact with Bitwarden.

Trusted by millions of users and businesses worldwide to secure their sensitive information, Bitwarden is your partner in password security. Built for everyone, no matter your technical background, Bitwarden makes it easy to protect your personal life and company systems with end-to-end encryption. Create a free account or start a 7-day business trial to start securing your sensitive information today!