How to get Siri AI on iPhone: requirements, waitlist and why it is not available

You updated to iOS 27 because you heard about Siri AI, the redesigned assistant that Apple began to roll out in September. You open Settings and cannot find it. Or you find a button but nothing happens. Or a friend has it and you do not. This is the most common confusion about Siri AI, and it has a simple explanation: it is in beta, it starts with a waitlist, and it has requirements about the device, the language and the region. Apple has two support pages that cover this. This guide puts them together, gives the exact steps, and adds a checklist for the case where the button is missing.

What is Siri AI?

Siri AI is Apple's new assistant for iOS 27 and the other 27 releases. Apple describes it as a beta that rolls out in stages. It needs you to turn it on and join a waitlist. We do not go into what it can do here, since Apple's support pages are about getting access. This guide is only about getting it working.

How to get Siri AI on your iPhone

You do not need to do anything after step 5. If you want to check on it, open Settings, tap Siri and look at the status. If you are not on the newest version, see how to update an iPhone.

Which iPhones support Siri AI?

Apple's list for iOS 27 differs slightly between its two pages, so here is both. The main page, How to get Siri AI, lists iPhone 15 Pro and later, iPhone 16 and later, iPhone Duo and iPhone Air. The requirements page lists iPhone 15 Pro models, iPhone 16 models or later, and iPhone Air, and does not name the iPhone Duo. The Duo is covered by Apple's newer launch pages, which say Siri AI works on it, so we treat it as supported. If you are not sure, check your model against Apple's page. An iPhone 15 or an older iPhone is not on the list.

What language and region do you need?

• Language: your device language and your Siri language must be the same supported language. Apple says that is English for now. At launch Apple said French, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese and Spanish were coming in October, so check Settings for new languages.
• EU: Apple says Siri AI is not available on iOS, iPadOS or watchOS in the EU. On Mac and Vision Pro it works in the EU if your Apple Account region is in the EU and both languages are English.
• China: Apple says Siri AI will not work if your Apple Account region is in mainland China.
• Traveling: once Siri AI is on, Apple says it keeps working when you travel to other regions.

Why can't you see Try Siri AI (Beta)?

Work through these checks in order. Apple's page does not give troubleshooting steps beyond the requirements, so this checklist follows them.

• Is your iPhone on the list? Settings, General, About shows the model name.
• Is iOS 27 installed? Settings, General, About shows the iOS version. If it is older, update.
• Are both languages English? Check Settings, General, Language and Region for the device language, and Settings, Siri for the Siri language. Menu names can vary a little by version.
• Is your Apple Account region eligible? A region in the EU on iPhone, or in mainland China, is excluded.
• Are you waiting on the list? If you already tapped Try Siri AI (Beta), the download starts when your wait ends.

What happens during setup?

Apple says the setup asks you to pick a voice, complete voice enrollment and review privacy settings. Voice enrollment trains the assistant to recognize your voice, so do it in a quiet room, and read the privacy screen rather than tapping through it. You can come back to the Siri settings afterward to review what you chose. If you share the phone with family, keep in mind that voice settings belong to your device and your account.

Does Siri AI work on other Apple devices?

Apple's page lists support across its platforms: iPhone with iOS 27, iPad with iPadOS 27, Mac with macOS 27, Apple Watch with watchOS 27 and Apple Vision Pro with visionOS 27. The path is the same idea on each: open Settings, choose Siri and tap Try Siri AI (Beta). Apple Watch needs an iPhone nearby that has Siri AI turned on. Apple also says that expressive voices need a certain on-device model and are available on certain devices with at least 12GB of unified memory, so not every device gets every voice.

What should you do while you wait?

• Keep your iPhone on the latest iOS 27 update so the download can start when your turn comes.
• Leave Wi-Fi on and keep the phone charged, since a large download may start without warning.
• Check that your languages still match after any update.
• Do not turn Siri off and on repeatedly, which is not a step Apple recommends and may not help your place.
• Look in Settings, Siri now and then for new languages that Apple adds.

Is there an age limit or usage limit?

Apple's iPhone Duo page says Siri AI is subject to daily usage limits and is not available to users under 13. Those notes appear on that page, not on the two Siri AI support pages, so treat them as Apple's launch statements and check the current terms in Settings.

How much storage does Siri AI need?

Apple's two Siri AI support pages do not state a storage amount, so we do not give a number. Because Siri AI downloads automatically after the wait, a phone that is nearly full may delay it. If your storage is tight, free some space first. See how to free up iPhone storage.

How do you turn Siri AI off?

The Apple page we used does not describe how to turn Siri AI off, so we cannot give you an official step. The Siri settings are the place to look. Open Settings, tap Siri, and review what is switched on. If you cannot find an option, use the search box in Settings.

Why is the phone busy or warm after the update?

After a big update such as iOS 27, an iPhone works in the background for a few days. That can use battery and make the phone feel warm. It is not Siri AI itself. See our guides on post-update indexing and on the battery message after upgrading if you see either.

Still no Siri AI?

If every check passes and you are not on the waitlist, restart the iPhone, check for a newer iOS version and try again. Apple Support can check whether your Apple Account region is the cause. If the update itself will not install, our guide on the iOS 27.0.1 update covers the latest release and how to install it.