How can you prevent Siri from knowing how you use apps on your iPhone or iPad – Guide
Siri is making your iOS and iPadOS devices more efficient, predicting what you need at the right time. This is done by observing how you use your device, whether it’s a shortcut suggested by Siri, an accurate Spotlight search result or people to share with.
For those who want to limit access to Siri, here’s how: disabling the virtual assistant’s ability to learn using any or all of the apps on an iPhone is an option. Though opinions may vary on whether this is the best approach, it provides users with a way to control their privacy.
How to turn off Siri
If you’re using an iOS device running version 11 or later, you can easily disable Siri. Here’s how:
Tap the Settings icon to access your device’s settings.
To access Siri, users can tap the search icon on their device.
Disable the “Hey Siri” feature, press the side button to activate Siri, and enable it when your device is locked.
Tap the “Disable Siri” option on the pop-up to turn off the feature.
Apple has changed the way users can turn off Siri. To do so, users must now disable two main options: triggering Siri with the Side button and using the “Hey Siri” command when their iPhone is locked. However, disabling these options will still allow users to use Siri when their device is unlocked.
How to disable Siri’s suggestions
Siri’s suggestions can be disabled with ease. Here’s how to do it.
Tap the Settings icon to access your device’s settings.
To access Siri, users can tap the search icon on their device.
Disable Hints while searching, on the lock screen and Home Screen, as well as suggestions when sharing, to complete Step 3.
You can customize Siri’s suggestions by disabling them for individual apps, or leave them on for all.
How to disable Siri suggestions for specific applications
You can easily turn off Siri’s suggestions for specific apps. Here’s how.
Tap the Settings icon to access your device’s settings.
To access Siri, users can tap the search icon on their device.
Tap the app you want to disable Siri suggestions for - such as Safari if you don’t want Safari-related suggestions.
Disable any functions you don’t want to use by sliding the sliders. For instance, turning off Show Siri Suggestions in App will stop Siri from offering suggestions while using Safari.
You can customize your Siri experience by selecting which features to enable or disable, helping you conserve energy.
How to disable Siri iCloud sync
To get the most out of Siri, you’ll need to sign in and enable iCloud syncing. This will allow Siri to learn from your usage across all your Apple devices, making each experience more personalized and efficient.
Tap the Settings icon to access your device’s settings.
Tap your name at the top of the screen, then select iCloud.
Confirm that Siri is disabled by scrolling down the settings page.
If you’ve ever turned off Siri, you can easily reactivate it. Apple’s assistant is continually improving, with features like Siri Shortcuts, so it may be worth giving it another try.
Final note
This guide provides tips on how to prevent Siri from tracking app usage on iPhones and iPads. If you have any questions, please reach out for help. Share the article with your friends to spread the love.
