With the iOS 18.2 update, Apple has added more AI features to eligible iPhones. One of the new AI features is ChatGPT integration that takes the enjoyable experience even further. However the new feature is only available to eligible iPhone models, including the iPhone 15 Pro models and all iPhone 16 models.
ChatGPT, popular for many reasons, is expanding its reach to more platforms. It is now integrated into select iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices, offering advanced AI capabilities. If you own an eligible device, here you will learn how to enable ChatGPT and answers to common questions about its use.
How to enable ChatGPT on iPhone
By default ChatGPT is turned off and you will need to enable it before you can use it on your iPhone. Fortunately, the process is easy and does not require any complicated steps. Here is how you can enable ChatGPT on iPhone.
- First update your iPhone to iOS 18.2 or newer build.
- Open Settings and go to Apple Intelligence & Siri.
- Scroll down and open ChatGPT which will be under Extension.
- Now turn on the toggle next to Use ChatGPT to enable ChatGPT.
If you have a ChatGPT plus subscription, you can sign in with your account to avail Plus benefits. In the same Settings page, you can check your daily limit status.
Now you can start using ChatGPT on your iPhone. All you have to do is trigger Siri and ask your query, then you will receive a pop-up asking whether you want to get the answer from the Web or ChatGPT. Select ChatGPT. You have to select it every time unless you allow it in the Settings.
To set ChatGPT as default assistant on iPhone, go to Settings > Apple Intelligence & Siri > ChatGPT. Here, enable the toggle for ‘Confirm ChatGPT Requests.’ Now every request will be automatically handled by ChatGPT.
All ChatGPT tasks on iPhone occur on-device, so your chats are secure. Additionally, ChatGPT can not use your data to train its models, as confirmed by Apple. Apple has also stated that even your IP address is obscured from ChatGPT.
FAQ
Do I need to create ChatGPT account to use it on iPhone?
No, you don’t need an account to use ChatGPT on your iPhone. The free tier gives you limited access to GPT-4o model and unlimited access to GPT-4o Mini. But if you want to save your requests, you’ll need to sign-in.
Do I need ChatGPT Plus?
No, you don’t need to have ChatGPT Plus to use it on your iPhone. You can use free GPT models similar to the ChatGPT web and app.
Can I use ChatGPT for Image generation?
Yes, you can ask ChatGPT to generate images via prompts. However, free ChatGPT will only allow limited generation.
Can I use ChatGPT after limit?
Yes, you can use ChatGPT with basic capabilities even after you hit over limit on advanced capabilities.
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