With the arrival of macOS Sequoia 15.1 developer beta, Apple Intelligence has become a reality. While Apple’s artificial intelligence is still a work in progress, it has already garnered a lot of spotlight. Though only time will tell whether or not Apple’s AI manages to beat the market leaders like ChatGPT and Gemini, it would be intriguing to take it for a long test drive. On this very note, read on to install macOS Sequoia 15.1 beta to get Apple Intelligence.
Download & Install macOS Sequoia 15.1 Beta to Get Apple Intelligence Early
Before moving any further, make sure to tick off the hardware compatibility. Just like any other major feature, Apple Intelligence has also been made exclusive to the latest iDevices. To ensure there is no confusion later, have a quick glance at the full list of devices that are compatible.
Apple Intelligence-Supported Mac Models
- Mac Pro M2 Ultra and later
- MacBook Air M1 and later
- MacBook Pro M1 and later
- iMac M1 and later
- Mac mini M1 and later
- Mac Studio M1 Max and later
Apple Intelligence Compatible iPad Models
- iPad Pro M1 and later
- iPad Air M1 and later
Apple Intelligence Compatible iPhone Models:
- iPhone 15 Pro (A17 Pro)
- iPhone 15 Pro Max (A17 Pro)
Download and Install macOS Sequoia 15.1 Developer Beta
- Once the basic requirements are out of the way, launch the System Settings app on your Mac.
- Now, choose General -> Software Update.
- Then, hit the Info button next to Beta Updates.
- Now, you need to click on the drop-down menu next to Beta Updates and choose the macOS 15.1 Sequoia developer beta.
- To confirm the selection, hit the Done button.
- On the software update screen, make sure to wait for a few seconds to let your Mac check for the update.
- When it shows the available macOS Sequoia 15.2 update, download and install it.
Join the Apple Intelligence Waitlist and Set It Up on Your Mac
- After you have successfully updated on your Mac, go to the System Settings menu and choose Apple Intelligence & Siri in the sidebar.
- Be aware of the fact that Apple Intelligence only supports US English. Therefore, you will need to set it up as the primary language on your Mac. To do so, click on the drop-down menu next to Language and choose US English.
- Then, hit the “Join the Apple Intelligence Waitlist” button at the top and confirm.
- Now, wait for some time until Apple’s AI becomes available on your Mac. When it’s ready, you will be alerted to set it up.
