Transition from the previous paragraph: If you’re an iPhone or iPad user, you’re probably familiar with Siri, the virtual assistant. While Siri can be helpful, it can also be annoying at times. For example, you may find Siri activating unexpectedly or interrupting you when you’re not trying to use it. Additionally, Siri can be a drain on your battery life.
Therefore, If you’re looking for a way to disable Siri, you can do so from the Settings app. Here’s how:
1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Siri & Search”.
3. Toggle the “Listen for “Hey Siri”” switch to the off position.
4. Tap on the “Disable Siri” button to confirm
Turning Off Siri via iPad
To disable Siri on your iPad, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap “Siri & Search”.
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Toggle the “Suggestions in Look Up” switch to the off position.
This setting allows Siri to provide suggestions while you type in apps like Mail and Messages. Disabling this option will prevent Siri from offering these suggestions.
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Toggle the “Suggestions on Lock Screen” switch to the off position.
This setting allows Siri to show suggestions on the lock screen when you raise your iPad. Disabling this option will prevent Siri from displaying these suggestions on the lock screen.
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Toggle the “Allow Siri When Locked” switch to the off position.
This setting allows Siri to perform tasks even when your iPad is locked. Disabling this option will prevent Siri from working when your iPad is locked.
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Listen for “Hey Siri” | Controls whether Siri will respond to the “Hey Siri” voice command. |
| Press Side Button for Siri | Controls whether Siri will activate when you press the Side button. |
| Suggestions in Look Up | Controls whether Siri will provide suggestions while you type in apps. |
| Suggestions on Lock Screen | Controls whether Siri will show suggestions on the lock screen when you raise your iPad. |
| Allow Siri When Locked | Controls whether Siri can perform tasks even when your iPad is locked. |
Removing Siri Keyboard
To remove the Siri keyboard, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone or iPad.
- Tap on General.
- Tap on Keyboard.
- Under the “Keyboards” section, tap on Edit.
- Tap on the red minus button next to the Siri keyboard.
- Tap on Delete to confirm.
- The Siri keyboard will now be removed from your device.
Additional Notes:
* If you want to re-enable the Siri keyboard at a later date, follow the same steps and tap on the Add New Keyboard button.
* The Siri keyboard is only available on devices running iOS 10 or later.
Avoiding Accidental Siri Activation
Minimize incorrect Siri triggers by disabling “Hey Siri” listening and adjusting settings. Here’s how:
Disable “Hey Siri”
1. Navigate to Settings on your Apple device.
2. Select “Siri & Search.”
3. Toggle off the “Listen for ‘Hey Siri'” option.
Adjust Auto-Lock Settings
4. Return to Settings.
5. Open “Display & Brightness.”
6. Reduce the “Auto-Lock” time to a shorter duration, such as 30 seconds or 1 minute.
Limit Notifications
7. Go back to Settings.
8. Select “Notifications.”
9. Disable notifications for apps that may trigger Siri unintentionally, such as:
| App | Notification Type |
|---|---|
| Reminders | Scheduled notifications |
| Messages | Message previews |
| New email notifications |
Disable Shortcut Siri Suggestions
10. Open the Siri & Search settings.
11. Disable the “Siri Suggestions” option.
Disable Siri in Search
12. Launch the Settings app.
13. Go to “Siri & Search.”
14. Toggle off the “Siri & Suggestions in Search” option.
Disable Siri from Third-Party Apps
15. Go to Settings.
16. Select “Siri & Search.”
17. Under “Allow Siri & Dictation From,” disable any third-party apps that may unintentionally activate Siri.
Hide Apps from Siri Suggestions
18. Open the Settings app.
19. Go to “Siri & Search.”
20. Select “App Suggestions.”
21. For apps you want to hide from Siri suggestions, toggle off the “Show in Suggestions” option.
Use a Screen Protector
22. Apply a screen protector with an anti-touch layer to reduce accidental screen touches that may activate Siri.
Hardware Button Lock
23. For older iPhones with physical Home buttons, you can use a hardware button lock to prevent unintended Siri activation by pressing the Home button excessively.
How To Switch Off Siri
If you’re like me, you probably use Siri all the time. She’s great for setting alarms, checking the weather, and sending messages. But sometimes, you just want to be able to use your phone without having to talk to her. Fortunately, it’s easy to turn Siri off.
To turn off Siri, simply follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap on “Siri & Search”.
- Toggle the “Listen for “Hey Siri” switch to off.
You can also turn Siri off by pressing and holding the Power button for a few seconds. When the “Slide to power off” slider appears, tap on “Cancel”. This will bring up the Siri screen. Tap on the “Disable Siri” button and then tap on “Disable” to confirm.
People Also Ask
How do I turn off Siri on my iPhone?
To turn off Siri on your iPhone, follow the steps outlined in the article above.
How do I turn off Siri on my iPad?
To turn off Siri on your iPad, follow the same steps as you would for an iPhone.
How do I turn off Siri on my Mac?
To turn off Siri on your Mac, click on the Apple menu and then select “System Preferences”. Click on “Siri” and then toggle the “Enable Siri” switch to off.
