How to Enable 'Ask Siri' on Apple Devices: Apple Intelligence Guide

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If you’re experiencing the persistent popup asking, “Do you want to enable Ask Siri?” on your Mac, you’re not alone. Many users with recent updates to macOS Sequoia 15.7.2 on a 2019 MacBook Pro have run into this frustrating issue. Here’s a simple guide to help you stop that popup from appearing.

First, understand that even if you’ve already turned off Siri in your System Settings, the popup might still show due to certain settings or background processes. To fix this, try these steps:

Turn off Siri completely:
Go to System Settings > Siri & Search. Ensure that the toggle for “Enable Ask Siri” is turned OFF. Sometimes toggling it off and then on again can reset any glitches, so do this once or twice before proceeding.
Remove Siri permissions from Accessibility:
Open System Settings > Accessibility. Scroll down to “Siri” or search for Siri using the search bar. If you see Siri listed, turn off or remove its permissions here.
Check Privacy Settings:
Visit System Settings > Privacy & Security > Microphone. Make sure Siri does not have access if you want to disable all Siri features. Also, ensure any app permissions related to Siri are revoked if they exist.
Reset Spotlight and Siri Settings:
Sometimes, resetting Siri and Spotlight settings can help. To do this:

Open Terminal (you can find it in Applications > Utilities).
Type the command: defaults delete com.apple.Siri and press Enter.
Restart your Mac.

Clear Siri-related cache files:
Go to Finder > Go > Go to Folder.
Type in: ~/Library/Preferences/ and look for files related to Siri or Spotlight (like com.apple.Siri.plist).
Move these to the Trash and then restart your Mac.
Update your Mac:
Ensure your Mac is running the latest version of macOS. Sometimes, updates include bug fixes that resolve such glitches.
Final step — Reinstall macOS (if all else fails):
If nothing works, consider reinstalling macOS. This will reset system files to their default state, which often clears out persistent bugs.

Remember, after applying these steps, the popup should stop appearing. If you’re still seeing it, reach out to Apple Support—they can help with more advanced troubleshooting. Hopefully, with these steps, you’ll regain control over your Mac and get rid of that annoying prompt once and for all!