How to Join the Waitlist to Try the New Siri AI

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Apple’s biggest Siri update is just around the corner. In about two months, Apple will release iOS 27 and macOS 27, which, among other new features and changes, will come with ” Siri AI .” The new AI-powered Siri is much more similar to other generative AI assistants like ChatGPT and promises to improve the traditional Siri experience in countless ways. Personally, I’m excited to have an assistant on my iPhone that can do more than just set a timer (sometimes).

While most of us will have to wait until fall to try Siri AI, you don’t actually have to wait that long: you can test it right now as part of Apple’s iOS and macOS beta testing—at least after a short waiting period. If you install the iOS 27 or macOS 27 beta on your compatible iPhone or Mac, respectively, you’ll be able to try out the new AI-powered Siri a few months in advance. Here’s how to get on the waitlist.

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Which Apple devices can run Siri AI?

While many Apple devices are compatible with upcoming Apple updates, not all of them can run Siri AI. To use Siri AI, you’ll need a device that supports Apple Intelligence. All Mac computers compatible with macOS 27 (M-series Macs and MacBook Neo) can run Siri AI, but the new assistant is only available on the iPhone 15 Pro and newer models. Here’s the official list of all devices that support Siri AI, according to Apple:

  • iPhone 17 Pro Max (A19 Pro)

  • iPhone 17 Pro (A19 Pro)

  • iPhone Air (A19 Pro)

  • iPhone 17 (A19)

  • iPhone 17e (A19)

  • iPhone 16 Pro Max (A18 Pro)

  • iPhone 16 Pro (A18 Pro)

  • iPhone 16 Plus (A18)

  • iPhone 16 (A18)

  • iPhone 16e (A18)

  • iPhone 15 Pro Max (A17 Pro)

  • iPhone 15 Pro (A17 Pro)

  • iPad Pro (M1 and later)

  • iPad Air (M1 and later)

  • iPad mini (A17 Pro)

  • Apple Vision Pro (M2 and later)

  • MacBook Neo (A18 Pro)

  • MacBook Air (M1 and later)

  • MacBook Pro (M1 and later)

  • iMac (M1 and later)

  • Mac mini (M1 and later)

  • Mac Studio (M1 Max and later)

  • Mac Pro (M2 Ultra)

Some Siri AI features, such as voice control, are only available on certain models listed above. These include the iPhone 17 series and iPhone Air; iPads with an M4 processor and at least 12GB of RAM; Macs with an M3 processor and at least 12GB of RAM; and the M5 Vision Pro.

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How to get on the Siri AI waitlist

First things first: to use Siri AI, you’ll need iOS 27, iPadOS 27, or macOS 27. These operating systems are currently in beta, so you’ll need to install the beta versions to continue. For more information, check out my instructions for installing the iOS 27 beta (which also applies to iPadOS 27) and the macOS 27 beta. Please note that using beta software on your personal devices carries risks, so if you decide to try them, back up all important data first.

What do you think at the moment?

Unfortunately, even if you have the latest Apple betas installed on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you’ll still have to wait a bit to try Siri AI. To conduct phased testing of the voice assistant, Apple has created a waitlist for Siri AI. After installing the latest beta on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you’ll need to manually sign up for the waitlist if you want a chance to try it.

To do this, open Settings ( System Preferences on macOS) > Apple Intelligence & Siri . Here, select “Try the new Siri (Beta).” That’s it! You’re officially on the waitlist, and all that’s left to do is wait for Apple to grant you access. Unfortunately, it’s impossible to say exactly how long this will take. One user in this Reddit thread claims they only had to wait five minutes, while other posts suggest it could take several days. Mashable claims it could take between five and ten days , though it suggests you can shorten the wait time by signing up for the Apple Developer Program with your Apple account. (Just make sure you choose the free option, not the $99 subscription.)

If you’re using macOS, you might have luck with this lifehack : early in the beta, some users were able to paste a command into Terminal to skip the waitlist entirely. I can’t confirm if this still works, but it doesn’t hurt to try.

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