Many people are familiar with Siri Suggestions for apps on the lock and Home Screen. However, let’s discuss ‘What are Spotlight search Siri App Suggestions in iOS?’ for newcomers. This productivity shortcut appears by swiping down from the middle of the Home Screen or up from the lock screen into the widget area. By default, it is enabled on iPhones and iPads, providing quick access to eight recent or most-used apps based on location and usage patterns. If you prefer not to use it, you can disable Siri App Suggestions. Follow the instructions to turn off Siri App Suggestions on your iPhone and hide them from your lock screen.
I want to delete some apps from Siri Suggestions. While there isn’t an official method to remove them, you can disable them permanently.
Find my Recent Guide: Siri Search Suggestion and Spotlight Not Working on iPhone.
Ultimate Guide to Turn Off Siri App Suggestions on iPhone
Step #1. Launch the Settings App (looks like a Gear icon) from the iPhone Home screen. Now, Scroll the screen and tap on Siri & Search.
Step #2. Disable the toggle Show Suggestions toggle (OFF/Gray).
Spotlight search will not see the Siri Suggestions for apps on your iPhone lock screen and Home screen.
You won’t get Siri App Suggestions when you try to unlock the iPhone screen.
Turn Off Siri App Suggestions for Selected App
Step #1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone. Scroll and Tap on Siri & Search Settings.
Step #2. Now, Again scroll and Find the app that you want to hide from the Siri Suggestions apps. Suppose I want to hide Wallcraft app, Tap on Wallcraft App > Disable the toggle “Suggest app”. Also, Check the other toggle to Hide Specific apps While searching or Show on Home screen.
That’s it.
Also Read: How do I turn off lock screen Widgets on the iPhone?
