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How to Turn Siri Off on an iPhone or iPad
Just because Siri exists doesn't mean you have to use it
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Expand Jump to a Section iOS 12 & iOS 11 iOS 10 iOS: Disable Dictation Features macOS macOS: Disable Dictation Features Siri, the virtual assistant on iOS and Mac, can be helpful, but if you don't use it or you want to disable Siri for another reason, it's really easy to do so. Use the Settings app on your iPad or iPhone, or System Preferences on a Mac, to disable Siri. Turning Siri off means that you can't use Voice Dial or any kind of voice control, including Dictation. How to Turn Off Siri
To disable Siri on an iOS device running iOS 11 or above, go to Settings > Siri & Search and turn off each of the following (the buttons will turn white when disabled): Listen for "Hey Siri", Press Home for Siri, and (if you see it) Allow Siri When Locked. Confirm with Turn Off Siri. On the message prompt about Dictation remaining on Apple's servers, tap Turn Off Siri. See the instructions below if you don't turn off Dictation at this step. How to Turn off Siri iOS 10
Turning Siri off on iOS 10 involves a slightly different process. Go to Settings > General > Siri, and toggle off Siri. Tap Turn Off Siri when asked to confirm your choice. Disabling Siri on iOS 10 also turns off Allow "Hey Siri". How to Disable Dictation Features on iOS
Since disabling Siri means losing the ability to use voice commands on an iOS device, it makes sense to disable the Dictation function on your iOS device as well since it won't work anymore. This is also necessary if you wish to remove all of your voice data from Apple's servers. Turning off Dictation is the same on iOS 12, 11, and 10. Go to Settings > General > Keyboard. Scroll to the bottom of the screen and turn off the Enable Dictation toggle switch. In the confirmation box, tap Turn Off Dictation. How to Disable Siri on macOS
Disabling Siri on a Mac is also fairly straightforward. Go to the Apple menu and select System Preferences. Choose Siri. Clear the Enable Ask Siri checkbox. This turns everything else off, including removing the Siri icon from the menu bar. How to Disable Dictation Features on macOS
Like Siri on iOS, disabling Siri on macOS doesn't automatically remove all of your voice data from Apple's servers. For that, you have to turn off dictation. Go to the Apple menu, select System Preferences, choose Keyboard, then select the Dictation tab to turn the feature off. How to Turn Off Siri on AirPods Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Turn Off Siri on the iPad Lock Screen The 8 Best Speech to Text Software of 2022 How to Use Siri on iPhone 12 How to Use Voice Control on iPhone and iPod Touch How to Turn on Bluetooth on a Mac How to Turn Off Family Sharing for iTunes Apple Watch Dictation Not Working? How to Fix the Problem How to Turn Off Siri on AirPods How to Use Voice Dictation on the iPhone and iPad How to Show Battery Percentage on an iPhone XR Should You Buy an iPad Keyboard? 3 Reasons Why You Might Want To How to Fix a Missing AirPlay Icon on iPhone and Mac How to Set up a New iPhone What Is Siri and How Can Siri Help Me? How to Turn Off VoiceOver on a Mac How to Use Lockdown Mode on iPad Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies