Concerns about user privacy grew when sensational reports surfaced about how Apple is using contractors to monitor iDevice users’ conversations with Siri. Many Apple users are doomed to sleep deprivation with the shocking revelation about Siri recordings being listened to and closely watched by humans. Fortunately, Apple suspended the program after reports surfaced. But your old records are still stored on Apple’s servers. Well, if you put privacy and security above all else, follow along as I show you how to delete Siri recordings from Apple servers directly from your iOS and macOS device!
Tips to Delete Siri Recordings from Apple Servers
Before we start the quick steps, it would be better to clear a few important points.
A Little More Spotlight on Controversial Siri Recordings
It’s ironic that a company like Apple, which never fails to blame other companies for being hungry for too much data, and which presents itself as the sole savior of customer security and privacy, would allow such a controversial program to run. To avoid escalating concerns, the Cupertino-based company went into damage control mode, suspending not only the practice of using human contractors to rate snippets of Siri audio recordings, but also offering a workaround for cleaning up audio recordings.
But there is still a catch. To get rid of the voice recordings, you will have to turn off Siri and dictation completely on each of your devices. This means you won’t be able to use Siri if you decide to delete your recordings. This is a bad move from Apple and I wish the company would allow users to delete Siri recordings without having to turn off the voice assistant. That being said, let’s delete Siri voice recordings from your iPhone, iPad and Mac!
How to Delete Siri Recordings from iPhone and iPad
- start Settings app on your iOS device.
2. Now, tap . Siri and Search.
3. Next, turn off the switch. Listen to “Hey Siri”. Also, make sure you turn off the toggle. Press the Side/Home Button for Siri.
Now you can see a warning from Apple that you have turned off Siri. Nevermind.
4. Next, tap . back button on the top left and select General.
5. Next, tap . Keyboard.
6. Finally, turn off Enable Dictation Tap to toggle and confirm Turn off Dictation.
Clearing Siri Logs from Mac
- First, click on the Apple menu in the upper left corner of the screen and System Preferences. Alternatively, you can also search for System Preferences in Spotlight and launch it when it appears.
2. Now, click sir.
3. Then uncheck the box on the left of the screen. Enable Ask Siri.
Next up, go back System Preferences and click on Keyboard.
5th place, Dictation tab.
6. Finally, Off button on the right Dictation disable option.
That is all!
Now all your Siri voice recordings will be deleted from Apple’s server. And the tech giant will no longer keep its records. If you want to go back to normal at any time, follow the same steps to open Siri and enable dictation on your device.
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Clearing Siri Voice Recordings from iOS and macOS Device
Thus, you can get rid of Siri voice recordings directly from your iOS and macOS device. As a user, I appreciate that Apple offers a slightly simpler way to delete such data sooner or later. What do you think of this sensational report and do you think it will damage Apple’s image? Feel free to share your valuable feedback in the comments below.
