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How to Activate Hey Siri on macOS Sierra

Learn how to activate hey siri on macOS sierra with clear steps, practical tips, and troubleshooting guidance.

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This step-by-step guide explains how to activate hey siri on macOS sierra. It covers the required setup, the main actions, and the checks that help prevent common problems.

1. How It Works

  • With the Accessibility Dictation feature, you can activate Siri manually.
  • The Dictation command allows you to edit text and interact with your Mac by voice.
  • You can use the Dictation command even if you do not issue a text command by saying the phrases before the command.
  • You must activate phrases like "Hey" to activate the Dictation tool.

2. Activate Hey Siri on macOS Sierra

Step 1 :

Start by opening Syste, Preferences .

Step 2 :

Next select Accessibility . On the Accessibility window, find and select Dictation .

Step 3 :

Next check the option Enable the dictation keyword phrase , then enter the text box from "Hey".

Step 4 :

Next select Dictation Commands .

Step 5 :

Check the Enable advanced commands As shown below.

Step 6 :

Step 7 :

To make sure the changes are sorted in the correct order, in the frames you enter according to the information below:

When I say: Siri

While dung: Any App

Perform: Open ' Siri. App '

At Perform, select Open Finder Items. Then select Siri from the Apps folder.

Step 8 :

Select Done To complete the process.

Refer to some of the following articles:

  • Instructions on how to install macOS Sierra (clean install) 10. 12 on Mac
  • How to create a macOS Sierra installed USB drive 10. 12
  • Instructions for activating macOS Sierra's Picture-In-Picture (PiP) mode with YouTube

FAQ

What should I check before following these steps?

Confirm device and software compatibility, save important data, and make sure you have the required permissions, files, and account access.

Why might the process not work?

Common causes include outdated software, missing permissions, incompatible hardware, an unstable connection, or completing a step in the wrong order.

Can I undo the changes if necessary?

That depends on the tool or setting. Use built-in restore options when available, keep a backup, and record the original configuration first.

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