Mac User Guide
- Welcome
- What’s new in macOS Sequoia
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- Get started with Apple Intelligence
- Use Writing Tools
- Use Apple Intelligence in Mail
- Use Apple Intelligence in Messages
- Use Apple Intelligence with Siri
- Get webpage summaries
- Summarize an audio recording
- Create original images with Image Playground
- Use Apple Intelligence in Photos
- Summarize notifications and reduce interruptions
- Use ChatGPT with Apple Intelligence
- Apple Intelligence and privacy
- Block access to Apple Intelligence features
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- Intro to Continuity
- Use AirDrop to send items to nearby devices
- Hand off tasks between devices
- Control your iPhone from your Mac
- Copy and paste between devices
- Stream video and audio with AirPlay
- Make and receive calls and text messages on your Mac
- Use your iPhone internet connection with your Mac
- Share your Wi-Fi password with another device
- Use iPhone as a webcam
- Insert sketches, photos, and scans from iPhone or iPad
- Unlock your Mac with Apple Watch
- Use your iPad as a second display
- Use one keyboard and mouse to control Mac and iPad
- Sync music, books, and more between devices
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- Control what you share
- Set up your Mac to be secure
- Allow apps to see the location of your Mac
- Use Private Browsing
- Keep your data safe
- Understand passwords
- Change weak or compromised passwords
- Keep your Apple Account secure
- Use Mail Privacy Protection
- Use Sign in with Apple for apps and websites
- Find a missing device
- Resources for your Mac
- Resources for your Apple devices
- Copyright
Block access to Apple Intelligence features in Screen Time on Mac
You can turn on Content & Privacy Restrictions in Screen Time to restrict access to Apple Intelligence* features like Writing Tools, image creation features, and ChatGPT on supported devices.
Note: You can use Apple Intelligence features on a Mac or iPad with M1 or later, iPad mini (A17 Pro), all iPhone 16 models, iPhone 15 Pro, or iPhone 15 Pro Max. To check whether Apple Intelligence is available for your device and language, see the Apple Support article Apple Intelligence requirements.
Block access to Writing Tools
Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Screen Time .
Click Content & Privacy, then turn on Content & Privacy restrictions.
Click Intelligence & Siri, then turn Writing Tools off.
Block access to image creation features
You can restrict access to image creation features like Image Playground, Genmoji, and Image Wand.
Note: Genmoji and Image Wand are currently available on iPhone and iPad.
Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Screen Time .
Click Content & Privacy, then turn on Content & Privacy restrictions.
Click Intelligence & Siri, then turn Image Creation off.
Block access to ChatGPT
Choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Screen Time .
Click Content & Privacy, then turn on Content & Privacy restrictions.
Click Intelligence & Siri, then turn the ChatGPT Extension off.