Fact · Dictation on Mac
Apple says you can activate Siri on a Mac by saying Hey Siri or Siri, but only if that option is available for your device and turned on in Siri settings.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Say “Hey Siri” or “Siri” (if this option is available and turned on in Siri settings).”
Turn on and activate Siri on Mac, Apple Support, Mac User Guide, 2026, Activate Siri.
Open the original- What it measures
- Apple's steps to activate Siri on a Mac list several ways to call it, including the Siri keyboard shortcut and the Siri menu bar icon. Saying Hey Siri is one of them.
- What it does not show
- Apple's page does not say which languages or Macs support the voice trigger. It points to the macOS Feature Availability page for that, and Apple's list there can change between macOS versions.