How to Turn Off Siri Suggestions on Your iPhone

(Image credit- YouTube) Based on your usage patterns and activities, Siri, the intelligent virtual assistant on iPhones, makes suggestions that could be useful. Although these recommendations may be useful, some users may wish to turn them off for a variety of reasons. Here is a step-by-step tutorial that will show you how to disable Siri Suggestions on your iPhone.

How to Stop Siri From Making Suggestions

1. Open the Settings app first- Locate and tap the "Settings" app on the home screen of your iPhone. A symbol of a gear is used to represent the app. 2. Open the Siri & Search Settings menu by navigating to the Settings section and selecting "Siri & Search." You can modify Siri's preferences and behavior in this section. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1920"] Image credit- iDownloadBlog[/caption] 3. Turn off Siri Suggestions- The Siri & Search settings have a number of options that have to do with Siri's functionality. In the "Suggestions" section, turn off the switches next to "Suggestions on Lock Screen" and "Suggestions in Search." 4. Manage App Suggestions- Scroll down to the "Siri Suggestions" section in the Siri & Search settings to further modify Siri's app-related suggestions. The switches next to the specific apps for which you do not wish to get suggestions can be turned off here. 5. Disable Siri Suggestions for certain Apps- Scroll through the list of apps in the "Siri Suggestions" section if you want to completely disable Siri Suggestions for a certain app. Locate the app, then flip the switch to the off position. 6. Modify Other Siri Preferences (Optional)- While in the Siri & Search settings, you have the choice to explore additional Siri preferences. Depending on your preferences, you can change options like "Listen for "Hey Siri," "Press Side Button for Siri," or "Allow Siri When Locked." [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="650"] Image credit- How-To-Geek[/caption] You can disable Siri Suggestions on your iPhone by carrying out the steps above. Depending on your customization preferences, once disabled, Siri will no longer offer suggestions on your lock screen, in search results, or within particular apps. It's important to keep in mind that turning off Siri Suggestions may affect the tailored recommendations and shortcuts that Siri provides based on how you use your device. However, these settings enable you to customize Siri's behavior to your preferences if you value privacy or simply don't want to get suggestions. Remember that you may return to the Siri & Search settings and turn the switches back on if you ever decide to change your mind and want to enable Siri Suggestions once more. This provides you the freedom to alter Siri's recommendations in accordance with your changing needs. Also read: How to Change the Voice of Your Apple Devices’ AI Assistant