Turn off and restrict access to Apple Intelligence features on Mac
3 hours ago
- Apple Intelligence features on Mac can be turned off or restricted, including Siri AI (Beta), summarization features, and more.
- To turn off Siri AI, go to System Settings > Siri, click 'Turn Off Siri', and confirm.
- To switch to Siri Classic, first turn off Siri, then turn it back on and select 'Use Siri Classic'.
- Disable Messages summaries in Messages app settings by unchecking 'Summarize Messages'.
- Disable Email summaries in Mail app settings under Viewing, by turning off 'Summarize Message Previews'.
- Disable Notification summaries in System Settings > Notifications, then turn off 'Summarize Notifications'.
- Turn off Personalized Smart Replies in Mail app settings under Composing.
- Disable Voicemail suggestions in Phone app settings under Calls, by turning off 'Suggestions in Voicemail'.
- Turn off Writing Prompts in Journal app settings under General.
- Restrict access to Apple Intelligence features using Screen Time, with separate options for yourself and your child.