Apple’s new Siri AI is one of the biggest additions in the macOS 27 Golden Gate developer beta, but many users are finding themselves stuck on a waitlist before they can try it. Fortunately, early testers have discovered a Terminal command that appears to bypass the waitlist and unlock Siri AI immediately.
Before you continue, install the workaround only on a test Mac running the developer beta. As with any beta modification, back up your data first.
What Is Siri AI in macOS 27?
Apple introduced Siri AI as a completely redesigned assistant with deeper system integration across macOS 27. The new experience supports more natural conversations, understands personal context, works across apps, and integrates directly with Spotlight. Siri AI can also maintain conversation history and sync interactions through iCloud.
The feature currently requires users to join a waitlist in the developer beta, similar to how Apple rolled out Apple Intelligence features in earlier beta releases.
How to Bypass the Siri AI Waitlist
Follow these steps on a Mac running the macOS 27 Golden Gate developer beta:
- Open Terminal.
- Copy and paste the following command:
sudo defaults write "/Library/Preferences/FeatureFlags/Domain/GenerativeModels.plist" "EnhancedSiriWaitlist" -dict-add Enabled -bool NO
- Press Return and enter your administrator password when prompted.
- Restart your Mac.
After the restart, open the new Siri app and check whether Siri AI is available.
What You Can Do With Siri AI
Once enabled, Siri AI offers several new capabilities:
- Hold ongoing conversations using voice or text.
- Access personal context from messages, emails, photos, and other content.
- Perform more actions across supported apps.
- Use Siri directly through Spotlight.
- Access Siri from contextual menus throughout macOS.
- Sync conversation history through iCloud.
Availability Notes
While Siri AI remains unavailable on iPhone and iPad in some regions due to regulatory restrictions, Apple currently allows access on Mac and Vision Pro where supported. Siri AI is also limited to compatible devices running the latest developer beta.
Final Thoughts
If you’re still waiting for Apple to approve your Siri AI request, this workaround provides a way to access the feature right away on macOS 27 Golden Gate beta. Early reports suggest the change does not need to be reversed once Apple officially grants access, although beta software always carries some risk. If you decide to try it, make sure you’re working on a non-essential Mac and have a recent backup available.
