---
id: tuhi-assistant.apple-intelligence-is-getting-ready
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/tuhi-assistant/apple-intelligence-is-getting-ready
category: "Tuhi, your storage assistant"
subcategory: "Apple Intelligence"
question: "Why does Storage Studio say Apple Intelligence is getting ready?"
alt_questions:
  - "Apple Intelligence is downloading its on-device model"
  - "Tuhi waiting for Apple Intelligence"
  - "How long until Tuhi uses Apple Intelligence?"
  - "Apple Intelligence model not ready"
short_answer: "Apple Intelligence is on, but macOS is still downloading its on-device model. Tuhi uses built-in replies until it's ready, then switches over automatically; keep the Mac online and powered."
tags: ["tuhi", "apple intelligence", "download"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/tuhi-assistant/what-do-i-need-for-tuhis-full-answers", "https://storagestudio.us/faq/tuhi-assistant/apple-intelligence-isnt-turned-on-message"]
applies_to: "macos>=26"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

# Why does Storage Studio say Apple Intelligence is getting ready?

Apple Intelligence is turned on, but macOS is still downloading or preparing its on-device model. Until that finishes, Tuhi uses Storage Studio's built-in replies.

There's nothing to do in Storage Studio — keep your Mac connected to the internet and powered so macOS can finish. Once the model is ready, Tuhi switches over to Apple Intelligence on its own; **Settings → Interface → Smart suggestions** shows the current status.