Disable iPhone's Apple Intelligence

iPhone users can disable or restrict various Apple Intelligence features, including Siri AI, AI summaries, and AI-based suggestions, by accessing specific settings on their device. The iPhone 15 Pro or newer and iPhone 16 or newer are Apple Intelligence-capable devices.

To turn off Siri AI in iOS 27, users can go to Settings > Siri, scroll to the bottom, tap Turn Off Siri, and confirm on the next screen. After turning off Siri AI, users can switch back to the old Siri by tapping Turn On Siri and choosing Use Siri Classic in the settings screen.

In addition to Siri AI, users can also turn off AI-generated summaries of messages by going to Settings > Apps > Messages and turning off Summarize Messages. Similarly, to turn off AI summaries in email, users can go to Settings > Apps > Mail and turn off Summarize Message Previews.

Users can also disable AI-generated notification summaries by going to Settings > Notifications > Summarize Notifications and switching the feature off. Furthermore, users can stop Apple Intelligence from prioritizing notifications by going to Settings > Notifications > Prioritize Notifications and turning the feature off.

## Why it matters As Apple continues to integrate more AI features into its iPhones, users may find it increasingly difficult to avoid. However, iOS 27 provides users with a range of options to customize and restrict Apple Intelligence features to their liking. By disabling or restricting these features, users can regain control over their iPhone experience and minimize the impact of AI on their daily interactions with their device.

In contrast to iOS 26, which allowed users to turn off Apple Intelligence with a single switch, iOS 27 requires users to navigate to specific settings to disable individual features. Nevertheless, the process remains relatively straightforward, and users can easily turn off or restrict the features that they do not want to use.

## What happens next As Apple continues to develop and refine its Apple Intelligence features, it is likely that users will have even more options to customize and control their iPhone experience. In the meantime, users can take advantage of the existing settings to disable or restrict the features that they do not want to use, and enjoy a more tailored and personalized experience with their iPhone.