How to use "hey siri" on your mac

The latest version of Apple's “Hey Siri” feature works hands-free without having to explicitly activate it every time we want to use it. This function can be found in several Apple mobile devices such as the fifth generation iPad mini, the third generation iPad Air or the second generation of the AirPods, as well as on the iPhone. But what perhaps many are still unaware of is that the latest MAC equipment also supports "Hey Siri" in hands-free mode, so you no longer need to click the icon in the menu bar or press a shortcut. keyboard before speaking to the digital assistant.

Hey Siri, no hands

First of all, you need to know if your current equipment supports "Hey Siri" in hands-free mode. The next logical step will be to enable this feature on your Mac. Currently, these are compatible Apple computers:

• MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018) MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, with four Thunderbolt 3 ports) MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018) iMac Pro

How to enable hands-free mode of "Hey Siri" on your Mac

1. First of all, click on the Apple symbol () in the upper left corner of your Mac screen and select System Preferences… Now click on the Siri icon in the preferences panel. Check the box next to Hearing "Hey Siri".

   

   Then click Continue to continue the Siri setup process, verbally repeating the commands that appear on the screen. When you're done, tap Done and close the preferences panel.

Now that you have enabled the feature, simply say "Hey Siri" to invoke the digital assistant and ask a question or give an order. If you are already familiar with Siri on your iPhone or iPad, you will see that most of the general commands you already use on these devices also work on your Mac.

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