Removing Apps from Siri Suggestions: A Step-by-Step Guide
Understanding Siri Suggestions
- Siri’s suggestions are generated based on the user’s recent searches, queries, and activities.
- The suggestions are displayed in a dropdown menu at the top of the screen.
- These suggestions are designed to provide quick and relevant answers to common questions.
Why You Want to Remove Apps from Siri Suggestions
- You may want to remove apps from Siri suggestions if you:
- Don’t want the app’s suggestions to appear.
- Want to customize the suggestions to exclude certain apps.
- Have a specific list of apps that you don’t want to see in Siri’s suggestions.
Step-by-Step Guide to Removing Apps from Siri Suggestions
Method 1: Using Siri’s Direct Answer
- To remove an app from Siri’s suggestions, simply type the app’s name and ask Siri to:
- Delete all occurrences of this app from Siri’s suggestions.
- Get a list of all apps in the suggestions, and then:
- Delete the specific app from the list.
- Note that this method will remove the app from Siri’s suggestions for all devices.
| Siri Shortcut | Description |
|---|---|
ask Siri to delete all occurrences of appname from suggestions |
Deletes all occurrences of the app from Siri’s suggestions. |
ask Siri to get a list of all apps in suggestions and delete specific app |
Gets a list of all apps in Siri’s suggestions and then deletes the specific app from the list. |
Method 2: Using Siri’s Custom Queries
- To remove an app from Siri’s suggestions, you can create a custom query that excludes the app.
- To do this, follow these steps:
- Open the Settings app.
- Tap Siri & Search.
- Tap Advanced Siri.
- Tap Get Started.
- Tap Create a custom query.
- Enter the app’s name and a descriptive keyword.
- Set the query to Delete occurrences of app.
- Tap Save.
| Siri Query | Description |
|---|---|
siri delete app -name="appname" -keyword="specific keyword" |
Creates a custom query that deletes all occurrences of the app. |
siri delete app -name="appname" -keyword="specific keyword, exclude from suggestions" |
Creates a custom query that deletes all occurrences of the app and excludes it from Siri’s suggestions. |
Method 3: Using Third-Party Apps
- There are several third-party apps available that allow you to customize Siri’s suggestions, including iMore and FilterSiri.
- These apps allow you to create custom queries and set the app to exclude specific apps from Siri’s suggestions.
| Third-Party App | Description |
|---|---|
| iMore | Creates a custom query that excludes specific apps from Siri’s suggestions. |
| FilterSiri | Allows you to create custom queries and set the app to exclude specific apps from Siri’s suggestions. |
Tips and Variations
- To customize Siri’s suggestions to include or exclude certain apps, you can create multiple custom queries.
- You can also use Siri’s suggestions to get a list of all apps in the suggestions and then:
- Delete the specific app from the list.
- Mark all apps as excluded.
- Note that Siri’s suggestions are stored in iCloud, so you need to sync your iPhone or iPad with your Mac or computer to access the suggestions.
Conclusion
Removing apps from Siri suggestions is a straightforward process that can be achieved using various methods. By following these steps and tips, you can customize Siri’s suggestions to exclude specific apps and provide a better user experience.
Additional Resources
- Apple Support: www.apple.com/support
- Siri Website: support.apple.com/siri
By following these steps and tips, you can remove apps from Siri suggestions and customize the suggestions to suit your needs.