Tuhi, your storage assistant · Apple Intelligence

What does "Apple Intelligence isn't turned on" mean in Storage Studio?

Short answer: Your Mac supports Apple Intelligence but it's switched off, so Tuhi uses built-in replies. Click Open Settings on the notice, turn Apple Intelligence on in Apple Intelligence & Siri, and let its model download.

It means your Mac can run Apple Intelligence but it's switched off in System Settings, so Tuhi is answering with Storage Studio's built-in replies for now.

To turn it on:

  1. Click Open Settings on the notice (or Open System Settings… in Storage Studio's Settings → Interface).
  2. In Apple Intelligence & Siri, switch Apple Intelligence on.
  3. Let macOS finish downloading its on-device model.

Tuhi picks it up automatically — no restart of Storage Studio needed. If you'd rather not use Apple Intelligence, turn off Use Apple Intelligence when available in Settings → Interface and the notice goes away.

Applies to macOS 26 and later · Last reviewed

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