How to Get Apple Intelligence (AI) on Mac: 2 Easy Steps

Welcome back, tech enthusiasts!

Today, we’re diving into how you can leverage Apple Intelligence features on your MacBook. These advanced features are designed to streamline your tasks and enhance your productivity. Let’s get started!

Supported MAC Models

First, let’s identify which Mac models support Apple Intelligence. To utilize these features, your Mac needs to have an M-series chipset—M1, M2, M3, or M4. Unfortunately, Apple Intelligence features will not be available if you have an Intel-based Mac.

Step 1: Updating Your macOS

Once you’ve confirmed that your Mac is compatible, follow these steps to update your system:

1. Open the Settings app.
2. Click on General and then Software Updates.
3. You should see the latest 15.1 macOS Sequoia update available. Click on Update Now.
4. Accept the terms and conditions, enter your password, and begin the update. Depending on your internet speed, this process may take some time.

After the update is installed and your Mac restarts, go back to Settings to confirm the update to macOS 15.1 Sequoia.

Step 2: Enabling Apple Intelligence

Now that your Mac is updated, follow these steps to enable Apple Intelligence:

1. In Settings, find and click on the Apple Intelligence & Siri tab on the left panel.
2. Click on Join Apple Intelligence Waitlist. You will see a popup about Apple AI; click Join Waitlist again.

3. Wait for approximately 5-10 minutes until Apple Intelligence features become available on your Mac. You will be notified once it’s ready.
4. Once you receive the notification, click on Turn on Apple Intelligence.
5. A series of popups will inform you about the capabilities of Apple AI. Continue through them until completion.

Exploring Apple Intelligence Features

With Apple Intelligence activated you can explore a wide range of features. Here’s a list of what you can do:

• Use Writing Tools: Enhance your writing with intelligent suggestions.
• Apple Intelligence in Mail: Improve email management.
• Apple Intelligence in Messages: Streamline messaging with smart features.
• Apple Intelligence with Siri: Get more from Siri with advanced AI capabilities.
• Webpage Summaries: Quickly get summaries of web pages.
• Audio Recording Summaries: Summarize audio recordings effortlessly.
• Apple Intelligence in Photos: Organize and enhance your photo library.
• Notification Summaries: Summarize notifications and reduce interruptions.

Device Requirements

To recap, Apple Intelligence is available in macOS 15.1 on Mac models with M1 or later. Ensure your device has at least 4 GB of available storage.

For iPhone users, here are the requirements:

• iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max with iOS 18.1 and 4 GB of storage.

For more detailed information, visit the official Apple Intelligence website to learn about all the features available across the Apple ecosystem.

Conclusion

We hope this guide helps you get the most out of Apple Intelligence on your Mac. If you found this article helpful, give it a thumbs up and subscribe to our channel for more tech tips and tutorials.

Stay productive and enjoy the power of Apple Intelligence!

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