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What are the steps to enable Siri on my MacBook Pro M4


To enable Siri on your MacBook Pro M4, follow these steps:

1. Open System Settings: Click on the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen and select System Settings. Alternatively, you can click on the System Settings icon in the Dock.

2. Access Siri Settings: In the System Settings window, scroll down and click on Apple Intelligence & Siri in the sidebar. This option might be labeled simply as Siri depending on your macOS version.

3. Enable Siri: If Siri is not already turned on, toggle the switch next to Siri to enable it. You will be prompted to click Enable to confirm.

4. Enable "Hey Siri" (Optional): To activate Siri using voice commands like "Hey Siri," you need to enable the "Listen for 'Hey Siri'" option. In the Siri settings, check the box next to Listen for "Hey Siri". You will be prompted to say "Hey Siri" several times to help Siri recognize your voice.

5. Customize Siri Settings: You can also customize other Siri settings, such as the voice and language used by Siri. To do this, click on the Voice menu and select your preferred options.

6. Add Siri to the Menu Bar (Optional): If you want to access Siri from the menu bar, ensure that the option to show Siri in the menu bar is selected in the Siri settings.

7. Activate Siri: Once enabled, you can activate Siri by saying "Hey Siri" (if enabled), clicking on the Siri icon in the menu bar, or using the keyboard shortcut (usually Command + Space).

**Note: Ensure your MacBook Pro is connected to the internet to use Siri, as it requires an internet connection to function. Also, if you have a MacBook with a closed lid and connected to an external display, "Hey Siri" will not work unless you use the Siri icon in the menu bar.

Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lIl6tcWB0As
[2] https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-siri-mchl6b029310/mac
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9lKYabzhrE
[4] https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-pro/siri-apdf7bb2fad4/mac
[5] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NZ5YzxyrdOo
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raIwwRmgHSo
[7] https://nektony.com/blog/how-to-use-siri-on-a-mac
[8] https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/how-to-use-siri-mchlb66b4ad6/mac
[9] https://support.apple.com/en-us/105020