---
id: tuhi-assistant.apple-intelligence-isnt-turned-on-message
url: https://storagestudio.us/faq/tuhi-assistant/apple-intelligence-isnt-turned-on-message
category: "Tuhi, your storage assistant"
subcategory: "Apple Intelligence"
question: "What does \"Apple Intelligence isn't turned on\" mean in Storage Studio?"
alt_questions:
  - "Storage Studio says Apple Intelligence isn't turned on"
  - "Tuhi is answering with built-in replies"
  - "How do I turn on Apple Intelligence for Tuhi?"
  - "Enable Apple Intelligence for Storage Studio"
  - "Apple Intelligence notification 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."
tags: ["tuhi", "apple intelligence", "settings"]
related: ["https://storagestudio.us/faq/tuhi-assistant/what-do-i-need-for-tuhis-full-answers"]
applies_to: "macos>=26"
last_reviewed: 2026-10-01
---

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

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.