Mac User Guide
- Welcome
- What’s new in macOS Tahoe
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- Intro to Apple Intelligence
- Translate messages and calls
- Create original images with Image Playground
- Create your own emoji with Genmoji
- Use Apple Intelligence with Siri
- Find the right words with Writing Tools
- Summarize notifications and reduce interruptions
- Use ChatGPT with Apple Intelligence
- Apple Intelligence and privacy
- Block access to Apple Intelligence features
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- Intro to Continuity
- Use AirDrop to send items to nearby devices
- Hand off tasks between devices
- Control your iPhone from your Mac
- Copy and paste between devices
- Stream video and audio with AirPlay
- Make and receive calls and text messages on your Mac
- Use your iPhone internet connection with your Mac
- Share your Wi-Fi password with another device
- Use iPhone as a webcam
- Insert sketches, photos, and scans from iPhone or iPad
- Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch
- Use your iPad as a second display
- Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad
- Sync music, books, and more between devices
- Resources for your Mac
- Resources for your Apple devices
- Copyright and trademarks
If Siri on Mac doesn’t work as expected
If you’re having trouble using Siri, try these suggestions.
Make sure your Mac is connected to the internet. Choose Apple menu
in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)Make sure Siri is turned on. Choose Apple menu
(or Siri ) in the sidebar (you may need to scroll down), then turn on Siri.Note: If you can’t turn on Siri, Screen Time Content & Privacy Restrictions may be preventing you from using it. A family organizer for a Family Sharing group can set up Screen Time for a child and restrict access to Siri & Dictation. See Change Intelligence & Siri settings in Screen Time.
Make sure your Mac has a microphone and that it’s not obstructed by your clothing, body, or other objects.
If you’re using an external microphone, check that it’s connected to your Mac, selected in Sound settings, and that its input volume is set high enough. Choose Apple menu
in the sidebar (you may need to scroll down), click Input, then drag the “Input volume” slider.If you’re using a Mac that supports “Hey Siri” or “Siri,” make sure the lid on your laptop is open. (You can also use “Hey Siri” or “Siri” when your supported Mac is locked or in sleep.)
If you’re using AirPods or headphones that support “Hey Siri” or “Siri,” make sure they’re paired with your Mac. (You can also use “Hey Siri” or “Siri” when your Mac is locked.) See Connect a Bluetooth device with your Mac and the Apple Support article If your AirPods or AirPods Pro won’t connect.
If you’re using an Apple Studio Display for “Hey Siri” or “Siri,” make sure it’s connected to your Mac. See Connect one or more external displays with your Mac.
To check whether “Hey Siri” or “Siri” is available for your device and language, see the Apple Support article Use Siri on all your Apple devices.