Fact · Dictation on Mac
Apple says Siri has to be turned on in System Settings before you can use it to get information on a Mac.
Checked against its source on October 16, 2026
In the source's own words
“Siri needs to be turned on before you can use it to get information.”
Turn on and activate Siri on Mac, Apple Support, Mac User Guide, 2026, Turn on Siri.
Open the original- What it measures
- Apple's setup steps for Siri on a Mac, for macOS 27. You turn Siri on in the Siri pane of System Settings, then activate it with the keyboard or by voice.
- What it does not show
- Describes the setup flow for macOS 27. Earlier macOS versions have their own steps.