This article explains how to enable and use Siri with Apple Intelligence.

Screenshots and instructions display Siri in action with Apple Intelligence on macOS Sequoia.

The experience and interactions are similar on iPadOS 18 and iOS 18.

Type to Siri with Apple Intelligence in action on iPhone and Mac

SelectSettings>General>Software Update>Update NoworUpgrade Now.

Once youve finished updating your operating system, join the waitlist to activate Apple Intelligence.

This step is necessary since Apple Intelligence is still in beta.

Upgrade Now button highlighted for macOS Sequoia 15.1 update on a Mac

Youll receive a notification when Apple Intelligence is ready on your machine.

SelectSet Up Apple Intelligence.

ClickContinueto proceed through the guided setup.

Set Up Apple Intelligence highlighted on macOS Sequoia 15.1

SelectContinueagain to review the Speak to Siri options.

Here are a few main enhancements to know.

With Apple Intelligence, you might also throw in your queries.

Continue button highlighted from Apple Intelligence setup dialog box on a Mac

On iPhones and iPads, double-tap the bottom of the display.

Alternatively on a Mac, pressCommandtwice.

In the Siri request bar, input your question.

Continue button highlighted for Siri setup with Apple Intelligence on a Mac

Apple is rolling out more enhancements to Apple Intelligence and Siri through the rest of 2024 and into 2025.

Enable Shortcut button highlighted for Type to Siri shortcut on a Mac

Type to Siri field highlighted on a Mac

Type to Siri field and answer displayed on a Mac