Disabling "Hey Siri" on Your iPhone or iPad
If you find "Hey Siri" intrusive or prefer not to use it, you can easily disable this feature on your iPhone or iPad. Here’s how to do it step by step.
Disabling "Hey Siri" Voice Activation
To stop your iPhone or iPad from listening for the "Hey Siri" phrase, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Scroll down and tap on "Siri & Search."
- Toggle off the switch next to "Listen for 'Hey Siri.'" This will prevent your device from responding to the "Hey Siri" voice command.
Alternative Activation Methods
Even after disabling "Hey Siri," you can still activate Siri manually:
- For iPhone X or newer: Press and hold the Side button.
- For older iPhone models: Press and hold the Home button.
- For Apple Watch: Press the Digital Crown or raise your wrist to speak to Siri if you've left that option enabled.
Disabling Siri Entirely
If you want to completely disable Siri, including manual activation methods, follow these additional steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Scroll down and tap on "Siri & Search."
- Toggle off the switch next to "Press Side Button for Siri." This will disable Siri for all applications, including CarPlay.
Customizing Siri Suggestions
If you prefer to keep Siri but want to customize or disable its suggestions, here’s how:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Scroll down and tap on "Siri & Search."
- Toggle off "Allow Notifications" to disable notifications for Siri suggestions.
- Toggle off "Show in App Library & Spotlight," "Show When Sharing," or "Show When Listening" to adjust where Siri suggestions appear.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the "Siri & Search" menu to find a list of apps that Siri can interface with. Select an app and toggle off specific suggestion options, such as in-app search recommendations or Home Screen suggestions.
App-Specific Siri Suggestions
To disable Siri suggestions for specific apps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Scroll down and tap on "Siri & Search."
- Scroll down to the bottom to find the list of apps.
- Select the app for which you want to disable or modify Siri suggestions.
- Toggle off the switches next to options like "Show in App" or "Learn from this App" to customize or disable Siri suggestions for that app.
Managing Siri on Other Devices
If you use multiple Apple devices, you might want to manage Siri settings across them to avoid conflicts:
- On Apple Watch: Go to the Settings app, tap on Siri, and toggle off the switch next to "Hey Siri" or "Raise to Speak" to disable Siri activation methods.
- On Mac: Click on the Apple menu, select System Preferences, click on Siri, and deselect the checkbox next to "Enable Siri" to turn off Siri.
By following these steps, you can tailor your Siri experience to your preferences, ensuring that you have control over when and how Siri is activated.