Apple’s current instructions for Siri AI (Beta), published November 5, 2026, say the download normally starts automatically after you opt in. Apple may still place users on a waitlist during periods of high demand, and wait times can vary. Apple’s support page also lists device, software, language, account-region, age and usage requirements.
For a look at what the assistant is designed to do, see our earlier Siri AI coverage.
Quick check: Confirm your device model and software version before opting in. Automatic downloading does not replace Siri AI’s eligibility requirements.
How to enroll in Siri AI
First, update your device to a supported operating system. If Siri is off, turn it on. Then open Settings or System Settings, select Siri, and choose “Try Siri AI (Beta).” Follow the prompts for voice selection, voice enrollment and privacy settings. The download normally begins after you opt in, unless Apple places you in a high-demand queue.
Which devices are eligible?
Apple lists these operating-system and hardware requirements:
| Platform | Required operating system | Eligible devices and conditions |
| iPhone | iOS 27 | iPhone 15 Pro models and later, iPhone 16 models or later, iPhone Duo, and iPhone Air |
| iPad | iPadOS 27 | iPad mini with A17 Pro or A20 Pro, and iPad models with M1 or later |
| Mac | macOS 27 Golden Gate | MacBook Neo with A18 Pro, and Mac models with M1 or later |
| Apple Watch | watchOS 27 | Apple Watch Series 9 or later, Apple Watch Ultra 2 or later, or Apple Watch SE 3; paired with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone that has Siri AI enabled |
| Apple Vision Pro | visionOS 27 | Any Apple Vision Pro |
The Apple Watch has an extra dependency: its paired iPhone must support Apple Intelligence and have Siri AI enabled. A supported watch by itself does not meet that requirement.
Language and region also affect access
The device language and Siri language must match. Apple lists English, French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish as supported languages. Siri AI is unavailable to users under 13, and an eligible Apple Account region is required.
For Apple Account regions in the European Union, Apple says Siri AI is unavailable on iOS, iPadOS and watchOS. It is available on macOS 27 Golden Gate and visionOS 27 when the device and Siri languages match a supported language. Siri AI also will not work when the Apple Account region is mainland China.
Daily limits apply to some Siri AI use
Apple says some server-based Apple Intelligence features, including Siri AI, have daily usage limits. Those limits vary with the feature, request complexity, system demand, system policies and other factors. Apple also says expanded access will be available for a fee in the future.
