Official documentation
Use Siri to find information and get things done on Mac
Apple Support, Mac User Guide, 2026
Read the originalRead on October 16, 2026
- What it is
- Apple's Mac User Guide page listing what Siri can do on a Mac, with example requests for calls, messages, music, information, Accessibility settings and apps.
- How much weight it carries
- Official Apple documentation for macOS 27. The example requests are Apple's own and show intended use; Apple notes that examples may vary by Mac and macOS version.
Facts taken from this source
- Apple says that with Siri AI, Siri gains personal context understanding, onscreen awareness and broad world knowledge.
“Siri has entirely new capabilities, including personal context understanding, onscreen awareness, and broad world knowledge” (Introduction to Siri on Mac)
- Apple's Mac Help refers to the new Siri capabilities as Siri AI (Beta).
“If you have Siri AI (Beta)” (Introduction to Siri on Mac)
- Apple's Mac Help lists reading and writing text messages and emails among the things you can ask Siri to do on a Mac.
“Read and write text messages and emails” (Use Siri to call, text, and email)
- Apple lists calculations and unit conversions among the requests Siri answers on a Mac, with examples such as a percentage of a number and a centimeter-to-inch conversion.
““What’s 18 percent of 225?” “How many centimeters are in an inch?”” (Use Siri to find information)
- Apple describes Siri on a Mac as an intelligent assistant that is built into the computer and helps you get things done.
“Siri is an intelligent assistant that’s built into your Mac.” (Opening paragraph)
- Apple lists asking Siri to turn on Voice Control, or to turn on VoiceOver, as example requests for adjusting Mac settings.
“Adjust Mac settings “Turn on Voice Control.” “Turn on VoiceOver.”” (Adjust Accessibility settings and Adjust Mac settings examples)
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