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To set up Siri on an iPhone or iPad, simply toggle on Listen for “Hey Siri” in Settings > Siri and Search. On a Mac, go to Apple > System Preferences > Siri and enable Ask Siri. You can activate the assistant by saying “Hey Siri” near a microphone or by holding down a button.
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How to set up Siri
If you use an Apple device daily, you likely already have Siri set up. However, if you declined the option initially, here’s how to activate Siri after the fact.
On an iPhone or iPad:
1. Open the Settings app.
2. Scroll down and select Siri & Search.
3. Toggle on Listen for “Hey Siri”.
4. Tap Enable Siri.
5. Follow the prompts to train Siri on your voice.
On a Mac:
1. Click on the Apple menu in the upper left and then System Preferences.
2. Click on Siri.
3. Choose Enable Ask Siri, and then Enable.
On other devices:
– Apple Watch and HomePod typically have Siri enabled by default.
– You can check Siri settings on an Apple Watch by going to Settings > Siri.
– To enable Siri on a HomePod, tap and hold the speaker’s icon in the Apple Home app, select Settings, and then Listen for “Hey Siri.”
– To activate Siri on an Apple TV, go to Settings > General > Siri and flip the option on.
How to activate Siri on your iPhone or iPad
The best way to activate Siri is by saying “Hey Siri” within range of your device’s microphone. You can also hold down a designated button.
How to activate Siri on other Apple devices:
– On an Apple Watch, raise your wrist near your mouth and say “Hey Siri” or hold down the digital crown button.
– On an Apple TV, hold down the microphone button on the Siri Remote.
– On a HomePod, say “Hey Siri” or touch and hold the top of the HomePod.
– On a Mac, say “Hey Siri” or click the Siri icon.
– On AirPods or other Siri-equipped headphones, say “Hey Siri” or use the appropriate tap gesture.