On iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
Siri (pronounced / ˈ s ɪr i / SIRR-ee) is a virtual assistant that is part of Apple Inc.' S iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, and tvOS operating systems. The assistant uses voice queries, gesture based control, focus-tracking and a natural-language user interface to answer questions, make recommendations, and perform actions by delegating requests to a set of Internet services. With MacOS Sierra, Apple's voice assistant made the leap from the iPhone to the Mac. There are three built-in ways to activate Siri on a Mac, but all require you to click your mouse or the keyboard. Apple is hiring Siri Annotation Analysts with fluency in a number of languages that are not currently supported by the voice assistant, suggesting that a major expansion of Siri's availability is.
Say 'Hey Siri'
Just say 'Hey Siri,' then immediately say what you need. For example, say 'Hey Siri, what's the weather like today?'
Press and release the button
- On iPhone X or later, press the Side button, then immediately make your request.
- On iPad Pro models without a Home button, press the Top button, then immediately make your request.
- If your device has a Home button, press it, then immediately say what you need.
Want to make a longer request? Just press and hold the button that you use to activate Siri until you're finished making your request.
On AirPods or in a car
While wearing AirPods Pro or AirPods (2nd generation), say 'Hey Siri,' then immediately say what you need. On AirPods (1st generation), double-tap the outside of either AirPod, wait for a chime, then make your request.
If your vehicle supports CarPlay or Siri Eyes Free, hold down the voice-command button on your steering wheel while you make your request.
On Apple Watch
Say 'Hey Siri'
Look at your Apple Watch or tap its screen. When it wakes, just say “Hey Siri,' then immediately say what you need.
Raise to speak
With watchOS 5 and later and Apple Watch Series 3 or later, you don't need to say 'Hey Siri.” Just hold your watch near your mouth and say what you need.
Apple Siri For Android
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Press the Digital Crown
Press the Digital Crown for a few moments, then tell Siri what you need.
Want to make a longer request? Just press and hold the Digital Crown until you're finished making your request.
On HomePod
Say 'Hey Siri'
Just say 'Hey Siri,' then immediately say what you need.
Press the top of HomePod
Press the top of HomePod, then make your request.
Want to make a longer request? Just press and hold the top of HomePod until you're finished making your request.
HomePod isn't available in all countries and regions.
On Mac
Apple Siri For Macbook
Say 'Hey Siri'
On a Mac (2018 or later), say 'Hey Siri,' then make your request.
Press the Siri button
- On a Macbook Pro with a Touch Bar, press the Siri button on the Touch Bar, then make your request.
- On macOS Sierra and later, click the Siri button in the menu bar or Dock. Then say what you need.
- To make a longer request, hold the Siri button until you're finished making your request.
If Siri doesn't close automatically, click close in the window.
Learn more about using Siri on your Mac.
On Apple TV
Hold down the Siri button on your Siri Remote, make your request, then release the Siri button.
Learn more about using Siri on your Apple TV.
Do more with Siri
Apple Siri Machine Learning
From finding information to getting help with everyday tasks, discover more ways to use Siri.
Siri availability and features vary by language, and country and region. Learn which Siri features are supported in your country or region on iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, and tvOS.