AirPods have become an integral part of the Apple ecosystem, providing seamless audio experiences and easy access to Siri, Apple’s voice assistant. However, not everyone finds Siri useful, and some may even find it annoying or accidentally activating it. This comprehensive guide will walk you through the steps toturn off Siri on your AirPods for a more streamlined user experience. This guide covers all AirPods models, including 1st, 2nd, 3rd generation, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max.
Understanding Siri on AirPods
Before diving into the process of disabling Siri on your AirPods, it’s essential to understand how Siri works with these devices. AirPods themselves don’t have the ability to connect to the internet to process your Siri requests. Instead, they act as a remote to trigger Siri on the connected device, such as an iPhone, iPad, Mac, or Apple Watch. By disabling Siri on your AirPods, you’re preventing them from activating Siri on the connected device.
Turning off Siri on AirPods: An Overview
There are various ways to turn off Siri on AirPods, depending on the device you’re using to control them. Here’s a quick overview of the methods to disable Siri on AirPods:
- Using an iPhone or iPad
- Using a Mac
- Disabling “Hey Siri” on your iPhone
- Disabling Siri on your Mac
We’ll cover each method in detail in the following sections.
Turn off Siri on AirPods using iPhone or iPad
If you primarily use your AirPods with an iPhone or iPad, follow these steps to disable Siri on your AirPods:
Step 1: Connect your AirPods to your iPhone or iPad
Ensure your AirPods are connected to your iPhone or iPad before proceeding. To do this, open the Bluetooth settings on your device and check if your AirPods are listed under “My Devices” and connected.
Step 2: Access the AirPods settings
Open theSettings app on your iPhone or iPad and tap onBluetooth. Locate your AirPods in the list of devices, and tap on the info button (i) next to their name.
Step 3: Change the AirPods’ Siri activation settings
In the AirPods settings, tap onLeft orRight (whichever is configured to activate Siri), and choose an option other than Siri. This will disable Siri activation for the selected AirPod.
Turn off Siri on AirPods using Mac
If you use your AirPods with a Mac, follow these steps to disable Siri on your AirPods:
Step 1: Connect your AirPods to your Mac
Ensure your AirPods are connected to your Mac before proceeding. To do this, click on the Bluetooth icon in the menu bar and check if your AirPods are listed as connected.
Step 2: Access the AirPods settings
Click on the Apple logo in the menu bar, chooseSystem Preferences, and click onBluetooth. Locate your AirPods in the list of devices and click onOptions next to their name.
Step 3: Change the AirPods’ Siri activation settings
For theLeft orRight dropdown menus, choose an option other than Siri. This will disable Siri activation for the selected AirPod.
Disabling “Hey Siri” on your iPhone
If you have AirPods 2nd generation or later, AirPods Pro, or AirPods Max, you can still activate Siri by saying “Hey Siri” when you’re wearing your AirPods. To disable this feature as well, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Siri & Search settings
Open theSettings app on your iPhone or iPad and tap onSiri & Search.
Step 2: Turn off “Listen for Hey Siri”
Toggle off theListen for “Hey Siri” option. This will prevent Siri from activating when you say “Hey Siri” while wearing your AirPods.
Step 3: Disable Siri completely (optional)
If you want to stop using Siri entirely, turn offAllow Siri When Locked andPress Side Button for Siri.
Disabling Siri on your Mac
If you want to disable Siri on your Mac entirely, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open the Siri settings
Click on the Apple logo in the menu bar, chooseSystem Preferences, and click onSiri.
Step 2: Turn off Siri features
UncheckListen for “Hey Siri” orEnable Ask Siri to turn off the voice assistant on your Mac.
Re-enabling Siri on AirPods (optional)
If you ever decide to use Siri with your AirPods again, you can easily revert the changes by following the same steps and setting either the left or right AirPod to activate Siri.
Additional AirPods settings and features
If you’re looking for more ways to customize your AirPods experience, consider exploring the following features:
- Customizing AirPods gestures
- Using Live Listen with AirPods
- Setting up AirPods with your Apple devices
Conclusion
Now that you know how to turn off Siri on your AirPods, you can enjoy a more streamlined audio experience without unwanted voice assistant interruptions. Be sure to explore other AirPods settings and features to get the most out of your devices. And remember, if you ever change your mind and want to re-enable Siri on your AirPods, the process is just as simple as turning it off. Happy listening!
