Will Apple Intelligence work offline?

Yes—some Apple Intelligence features can work offline, but only on supported devices and only after the needed models are already on the device.

Apple Intelligence relies on a mix of on-device processing and cloud-based processing. That means:

• On-device features can work without internet, such as some Writing Tools tasks, basic Siri/device controls, and certain photo and notification features that use data already on your device.
• Cloud-dependent features generally need an internet connection, including more demanding requests that use Apple’s cloud processing and integrations like ChatGPT.

Important caveats:

• You need compatible hardware, such as an iPhone 15 Pro or newer, or a supported M-series Mac or iPad.
• To use offline, on-device features, the required local AI models must already be downloaded, which typically happens while the device is connected to the internet during setup or afterward.
• Availability can vary by feature, region, and software version, so exact behavior may change.