To turn on Apple AI, known as Apple Intelligence, you first need to ensure your device is updated, then navigate through your device's settings to activate it.
Activating Apple Intelligence on Your Device
Getting started with Apple Intelligence is a straightforward process once your device meets the necessary requirements. Apple Intelligence integrates deeply with your device, and part of its setup involves downloading on-device models for optimal performance.
Here are the steps to activate Apple Intelligence:
- Update Your Device: Before you can access Apple Intelligence, ensure your device's operating system is updated to the latest version that supports this feature. Apple Intelligence requires compatible software to function.
- Access Settings: Open the Settings app on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
- Navigate to Apple Intelligence & Siri: Scroll down and tap or click on Apple Intelligence & Siri. This section centralizes the controls for Apple's new AI capabilities and its established voice assistant.
- Select Get Apple Intelligence: Within the "Apple Intelligence & Siri" menu, look for and select the Get Apple Intelligence option.
- Model Download: Once you select "Get Apple Intelligence," your device will begin downloading the necessary on-device Apple Intelligence models. The time required for this download can vary depending on your internet connection speed and device.
After these models are downloaded, Apple Intelligence will be enabled on your device, ready for you to explore its various features, including enhanced writing tools, image generation, and improved Siri capabilities.
