Found yourself shouting “Hey Siri” at your Mac with no response? Well, you are not the only one. It actually needs activating if you want to use it hands-free. I will show you How to Activate ‘Hey Siri’ Hands-Free on a Mac. No more need to press the Siri symbol on the taskbar.
- In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()
- From the Apple menu select System Preferences
- On the system preferences select Siri
- Tick the checkbox Enable Ask Siri
- Confirm “Ask Siri” activation by selecting “Enable”
- Now tick the checkbox Listen for “Hey Siri”
- Follow the onscreen speaking commands to setup Siri
- Complete the setup process by clicking “Done”
It is not always easy following along with a how-to with a simple list. So I have the how-to with pictures and, if you look below, even video instructions.
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Siri is perfect for getting answers to questions you have quickly. Below I will run you through getting Siri activated on your Mac.
Don’t see the options below? You are more than likely using an old macOS. If you are, you will need to update your macOS to activate these settings. Don’t know how to do this? Well, I have a guide on how to update your macOS.
Step 1. In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()
Step 2. From the Apple menu select System Preferences
Step 3. On the system preferences select Siri
Step 4. Tick the checkbox Enable Ask Siri
Step 5. Confirm “Ask Siri” activation by selecting “Enable”
Step 6. Now tick the checkbox Listen for “Hey Siri”
You can also turn on “Allow Siri when locked” if you wish to use Siri when the lock screen is activated.
Step 7. Follow the onscreen speaking commands to setup Siri
Step 8. Complete the setup process by clicking “Done”
How to Enable “Hey Siri” on Mac Video
If you prefer video, I have you covered with this simple-to-follow video on How to Enable “Hey Siri” on Mac.
