Disable "Ask Siri"
- macOS only
- Single action
- Impact: Medium
- Bash (Shell script)
- Administrative (sudo) access required
- Fully reversible
Overview
Ask Siri provides Siri functionality 1.
Ask Siri may collect and share data about your recordings 1.
Ask Siri functionality can be disabled by setting Assistant Enabled
key 2 3 4 5.
Tips & Tricks
This script is only recommended if you understand its implications.
Some non-critical or features may no longer function correctly after running this script.
This action is completely reversible, you can restore your changes to the initial/default state.
The restore/revert methods provided here can help you fix issues.
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Choose one of three ways to apply:
How to download and run
- Download the script file by clicking on the button above. Use button above to restore changes.
- If warned by your browser, keep the file.
- Open the downloaded file.
- Once it's done, press any key to exit the window.
- Restart your computer for all changes to take affect.
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- Apply
- Revert
defaults write com.apple.assistant.support 'Assistant Enabled' -bool false
defaults write com.apple.assistant.support 'Assistant Enabled' -bool true
How to run commands
- Open Terminal app.
- Copy the code above.To restore changes, choose Revert code above.
- Paste the code into Terminal.
- Press Enter to apply the code.
- Optionally, restart your computer.Some scripts requires restarting your computer to take affect.
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