eSAFETY GUIDE

Siri

No minimum age according to Apple (parents and carers can restrict access via ‘Family Sharing’)
+ No minimum age according to Apple (parents and carers can restrict access via ‘Family Sharing’)

What is Siri?

Siri is Apple’s personal digital assistant, which is integrated into various Apple devices including iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and HomePod. You can speak to Siri and ask it to perform a range of tasks, including setting reminders and alarms, sending text messages, making hands-free calls, getting directions, getting updates on news and weather, and translating audio into other languages.

Siri is activated by saying ‘Siri’ or ‘Hey Siri’, followed by your request or voice command. On some devices, Siri can be set up to recognise different people’s voices and provide personalised information for each person. The information you ask Siri isn't associated with your Apple ID, and the audio of your requests never leaves your device, according to Apple, unless you choose to share it. However, anonymised transcripts or dictation data are processed and stored on Apple’s servers.

Siri uses AI-powered machine learning and natural language processing to understand and respond to verbal commands, questions and requests.

Website: apple.com/au/siri/

How do people use Siri?

Learn more about the benefits and risks associated with how people use voice assistants like Siri.

Siri is used for: encrypted, gaming, in-app purchasing, live streaming, location sharing, messaging/online chat, online relationships, photo/video sharing, screen capture, video calling, voice chat and voice command.

How can you remove or delete content?

These links are provided by Apple:

How can you protect your personal information?

This link is provided by Apple:

Key safety links

These links are provided by Apple:

  • Privacy policy
    Information on how Apple protects your privacy.
  • Parental controls
    Advice on Apple’s parental controls, including how to restrict Siri web searches.
  • Accessibility
    Explore Apple’s accessibility features, including those enabled by Siri.

Related eSafety links

Find other resources to help keep you safe online:

Other eSafety Guides:

About this Guide

This guide is provided by the eSafety Commissioner to help people stay safe online and better understand digital platforms.

Social media changes

From 10 December 2025, certain social media platforms are not allowed to let Australian children under 16 create or keep an account.

Find out more at eSafety’s social media age restrictions hub.

About The eSafety Guide

The eSafety Guide helps you find out how to protect your personal information and report harmful content on common social media, games, apps and sites. Entries are for information only and are not reviews, endorsements or assessments against any legislative definition by eSafety. Before choosing to use any online service or platform it’s best to:

  • do your own research to understand the risks and benefits
  • check the age rating and requirements
  • consider privacy
  • check the permissions and other settings
  • check the in-app reporting options.

If you are a parent or carer who is deciding whether a child should be allowed to use an online service or platform, you can also:

  • consider your child's readiness for the types of content and experiences they might encounter
  • help them understand what to do if they need help
  • provide ongoing support and monitoring, for example through regular check-ins with your child
  • agree to some rules about use of each service or platform.

To find out more, you can read the App checklist for parents, as well as information about parental controls in social media, games and apps and mental wellbeing resources for families.