Siri does not work on my MacBook Pro

Siri won't work on mac.


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MacBook Pro 14″, macOS 14.6

Posted on Aug 17, 2024 8:39 AM

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Posted on Aug 17, 2024 3:25 PM

Ok,

  • Do you have Siri in the menubar? If so does the UI show that it is listening when it is tapped?
  • Are you attempting to access it with "Hey Siri" and that setting is on at Settings > Siri & Spotlight
  • Do you have an external Mic or using AirPods?
  • Go to Settings > Sound > Input, is it showing MacBook Pro Microphone with the Input Volume turned up and you see the Input Level bounce when talking?
  • If you have Screen Time turned on, is it allowed at Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > App & Feature Restrictions > Siri & Dictation?
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Aug 17, 2024 3:25 PM in response to dereklaydown

Ok,

  • Do you have Siri in the menubar? If so does the UI show that it is listening when it is tapped?
  • Are you attempting to access it with "Hey Siri" and that setting is on at Settings > Siri & Spotlight
  • Do you have an external Mic or using AirPods?
  • Go to Settings > Sound > Input, is it showing MacBook Pro Microphone with the Input Volume turned up and you see the Input Level bounce when talking?
  • If you have Screen Time turned on, is it allowed at Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions > App & Feature Restrictions > Siri & Dictation?

Aug 17, 2024 8:55 AM in response to dereklaydown

For starters, make sure you have Siri on. Choose Apple menu > System Settings, click Siri & Spotlight in the sidebar, then turn on Ask Siri on the right.


Note: If you can’t turn on Siri, Screen Time Content & Privacy Restrictions may be preventing you from using it. Make sure your Siri is on in the Screen Time Content & Privacy Restrictions in Settings.


If Siri on Mac is not working ⇢ If Siri on Mac doesn’t work as expected - Apple Support


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