Adjust settings for Siri on Apple TV
You can set a language for Siri, delete your Siri and dictation history, show a transcription of your voice onscreen, and more.
Go to Settings
on Apple TV.
Go to General, navigate down to the Siri section, select Siri, then adjust any of the settings below.
Option
Description
Siri
Turn Siri on or off on this Apple TV.
Siri Language
Select to choose what language you want Siri to use.
Listen for “Hey Siri” on AirPods
Turn on to allow AirPods to listen for “Hey Siri” when supported headphones are connected.
On AirPods Pro 2 only, select Listen on AirPods, then select “Siri” or “Hey Siri” for both options, or “Hey Siri.”
Siri & Dictation History
Select to delete all Siri and dictation history associated with this Apple TV from Apple servers.
Always Show Speech
Select to show a transcription of your speech on screen when using Siri.
On-Screen Actions
Select to use your voice to select items on screen. When this is enabled, you can press
on your remote and say the name of an onscreen control to select it.
Use with Ask Siri
Select to choose which apps to use with Siri. You may need to adjust an app’s settings to allow them to access Siri first.