To clear your Siri and Dictation history on your Mac, you can easily delete recorded audio inputs and their transcripts directly from your system settings. This action helps manage your privacy by removing past interactions with Siri and the Dictation feature from Apple's servers.
Steps to Delete Siri & Dictation History on macOS
Follow these straightforward steps to clear your Siri and Dictation history on your Mac:
- Open System Settings: On your Mac, click the Apple menu located in the top-left corner of your screen. From the dropdown menu, select System Settings.
- Navigate to Siri Settings: In the sidebar of the System Settings window, you may need to scroll down to find the relevant option. Click on Apple Intelligence & Siri or simply Siri, depending on your specific macOS version.
- Delete History: Within the Siri or Apple Intelligence & Siri settings pane, locate and click the Delete Siri & Dictation History button. Confirm your choice if prompted to proceed with the deletion.
What This Action Accomplishes
Deleting Siri & Dictation history removes the audio recordings of your requests and their corresponding transcripts that are stored on Apple's servers. This is a privacy-focused feature designed to give you control over your personal data.
- Privacy Enhancement: This action helps enhance your privacy by ensuring that your past voice interactions are no longer associated with your device or Apple ID on Apple's servers.
- Data Management: It provides a way to manage the data collected by Siri and Dictation, allowing you to periodically clear old information.
Important Notes
- Does Not Disable Siri: Deleting your history does not turn off Siri or Dictation. Both features will continue to function normally, and new history will begin to accumulate as you use them.
- Future Interactions: Any future interactions with Siri or Dictation will generate new audio recordings and transcripts, which will then be stored unless you delete them again.
