Siri has become an integral part of the iPhone and iPad experience, offering a convenient way to interact with your device using voice commands. However, there may be instances where you want to disable Siri for various reasons. In this article, we will guide you through the process of turning off Siri on your iPhone and iPad, whether you want to disable it entirely or just for specific apps.
Turn off Siri for Individual Apps on iOS and iPadOS
If you only want to disable Siri for certain apps on your iPhone or iPad, you can easily do so by following these steps. First, open the Settings app on your device and scroll down until you find “Siri & Search.” Tap on it to access the Siri settings. Next, you will see a list of apps that have Siri integration. Simply tap on the toggle switch next to the app you want to disable Siri for, and it will turn off Siri for that specific app.
By turning off Siri for individual apps, you can ensure that Siri won’t interfere or provide suggestions when using those apps. This can be particularly useful if you find Siri’s suggestions to be distracting or if you prefer to use the app without any voice commands.
Hide Photos from Spotlight Search on iOS 15 and iPadOS 15
With the introduction of iOS 15 and iPadOS 15, Apple has added the ability to hide specific photos from Spotlight Search. This is a useful feature if you have sensitive or private photos that you don’t want to appear in search results when using Siri. To hide photos from Spotlight Search, follow these steps.
- Open the Photos app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Select the photo or photos that you want to hide.
- Tap on the share button, which looks like a square with an arrow pointing upward.
- In the share sheet that appears, scroll down until you find the “Hide” option.
- Tap on “Hide” and confirm your action by tapping on “Hide Photo” in the prompt that appears.
By hiding photos from Spotlight Search, you can ensure that they won’t be displayed when using Siri or searching for content on your device.
Completely Disable Siri on iPhone and iPad
If you prefer not to use Siri at all and want to completely disable it on your iPhone or iPad, you can do so by following these steps. Open the Settings app on your device and scroll down until you find “Siri & Search.” Tap on it to access the Siri settings. Next, simply toggle off the “Listen for ‘Hey Siri'” option. This will disable the voice activation feature of Siri, meaning that you will need to manually activate Siri by holding down the Home button (or the power button on newer devices).
Additionally, you can also toggle off the “Press Side Button for Siri” option if you want to disable Siri activation via the side button on your iPhone or iPad. By completely disabling Siri, you can ensure that it won’t be able to respond to any voice commands or provide suggestions.
Hide Siri Suggested Content in Look Up and Spotlight on iPhone and iPad
Siri often provides suggested content when using the Look Up or Spotlight feature on your iPhone or iPad. If you find these suggestions to be intrusive or irrelevant, you can easily hide them by following these steps. Open the Settings app on your device and scroll down to “Siri & Search.” Tap on it to access the Siri settings. Next, scroll down until you find the “Suggestions in Look Up” option. Toggle it off to hide Siri’s suggested content when using the Look Up feature.
Similarly, you can do the same for the “Suggestions in Spotlight” option to hide Siri’s suggestions when using the Spotlight search feature. By hiding Siri’s suggested content, you can streamline your search experience and focus on the information that is most relevant to you.
Disallow Notifications from Siri on iOS and iPadOS
Siri has the ability to send notifications for certain events or reminders. If you find these Siri notifications to be distracting or unnecessary, you can disable them by following these steps. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and scroll down until you find “Siri & Search.” Tap on it to access the Siri settings. Next, scroll down until you find the “Siri Suggestions” section. Here, you will find various options related to Siri notifications.
To disable Siri notifications for events, toggle off the “Events” option. Similarly, you can toggle off the “Reminders” option to disable Siri notifications for reminders. By disallowing Siri notifications, you can reduce distractions and focus on the notifications that are most important to you.
Turn off Siri Suggestions in App Library and Spotlight on iOS and iPadOS
Siri suggestions can appear in various places on your iPhone or iPad, including the App Library and Spotlight search. If you find these suggestions to be unwanted or irrelevant, you can turn them off by following these steps. Open the Settings app on your device and scroll down until you find “Siri & Search.” Tap on it to access the Siri settings. Next, scroll down until you find the “Suggestions in App Library” option. Toggle it off to disable Siri suggestions in the App Library.
Similarly, you can do the same for the “Suggestions in Spotlight” option to disable Siri suggestions in Spotlight search. By turning off Siri suggestions in the App Library and Spotlight, you can declutter your device and focus on the apps and information that are most important to you.
Hide Siri Suggestions from Share Sheet on iOS and iPadOS
When using the Share Sheet on your iPhone or iPad, Siri often provides suggestions for contacts or apps based on your usage patterns. If you find these suggestions to be unnecessary or unwanted, you can hide them by following these steps. Open the Settings app on your device and scroll down until you find “Siri & Search.” Tap on it to access the Siri settings. Next, scroll down until you find the “Suggestions on Lock Screen and Share Sheet” option. Toggle it off to hide Siri suggestions from the Share Sheet.
By hiding Siri suggestions from the Share Sheet, you can streamline your sharing experience and focus on the contacts and apps that are most relevant to you.
Hide Siri Suggestions When Listening on iPhone and iPad
When you are listening to audio on your iPhone or iPad, Siri may provide suggestions for related content or actions. If you find these suggestions to be distracting or unwanted, you can hide them by following these steps. Open the Settings app on your device and scroll down until you find “Siri & Search.” Tap on it to access the Siri settings. Next, scroll down until you find the “Siri Suggestions When Listening” option. Toggle it off to hide Siri suggestions when listening to audio.
By hiding Siri suggestions when listening, you can enjoy your audio content without any interruptions or distractions.
Stop Siri from Suggesting Shortcuts on iPhone and iPad Lock Screen
Siri has the ability to suggest shortcuts on the Lock Screen of your iPhone or iPad based on your usage patterns. If you find these suggestions to be unnecessary or unwanted, you can stop Siri from suggesting shortcuts by following these steps. Open the Settings app on your device and scroll down until you find “Siri & Search.” Tap on it to access the Siri settings. Next, scroll down until you find the “Siri Suggestions on Lock Screen” option. Toggle it off to stop Siri from suggesting shortcuts on the Lock Screen.
By disabling Siri suggestions on the Lock Screen, you can have a cleaner and more personalized Lock Screen experience.
Turn off Siri in iCloud and Delete What It Has Learned
Siri uses iCloud to sync your preferences and data across your Apple devices. If you want to turn off Siri in iCloud and delete what it has learned, you can do so by following these steps. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad and tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen. Next, tap on “iCloud” and scroll down until you find “Siri.” Tap on it to access the Siri settings in iCloud. Finally, toggle off the “Siri & Dictation History” option to turn off Siri in iCloud and delete what it has learned.
By turning off Siri in iCloud and deleting its learned data, you can ensure that your preferences and data are not stored or synced across your Apple devices.
Delete Siri and Dictation History on iPhone and iPad
If you want to delete your Siri and dictation history on your iPhone or iPad, you can do so by following these steps. Open the Settings app on your device and scroll down until you find “Siri & Search.” Tap on it to access the Siri settings. Next, scroll down until you find the “Siri & Dictation History” option. Tap on it to view your Siri and dictation history. From here, tap on “Delete Siri & Dictation History” and confirm your action in the prompt that appears.
By deleting your Siri and dictation history, you can remove any stored voice data and ensure your privacy.
