How to use chatGPT on your iPhone

Since the release of iOS 18.2 on December 11ChatGPT integration is an integral part of Apple Intelligence. Provided you own a recent iPhone, iPad, or Mac, you can access OpenAI’s chatbot directly from your device without the need to go through the ChatGPT app or web client.

What is ChatGPT?

ChatGPT is a generative AI chatbot built by OpenAI and powered by a big language machine learning model. In addition to the ability to interact with humans using natural language, ChatGPT can search the web, solve complex math and coding problems, and generate text, images, and audio. As of this writing, the current version of ChatGPT is based on OpenAI’s GPT-4o and 4o mini models.

In June 2024 Apple has announced that it is in partnership with OpenAI to integrate ChatGPT into Apple Intelligence. While some of ChatGPT’s signature features are available directly on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, many, such as Advanced Voice Mode, can only be accessed through the ChatGPT app or the OpenAI website.

Where can you use ChatGPT on your iPhone?

On the iPhone, ChatGPT is primarily accessible via three surfaces. First, Siri can turn to ChatGPT to answer your questions. In cases where Apple’s digital assistant determines that ChatGPT can help it better assist you, it will ask for your permission to share your request with OpenAI. You can also use ChatGPT to identify places and objects using iPhone 16 Camera control menu.

Finally, you can get ChatGPT’s help when using Apple’s new Writing Tools. Essentially, any time you type with the iPhone’s built-in keyboard, including in first-party apps like Notes, Mail, and Messages, ChatGPT can help you compose text. This feature can be a little tricky to find, so here’s how to access it:

1. Long press on a piece of text to bring up iOS 18’s text selection tool.

2. Touch Writing tools. You may need to tap the arrow icon for the option to appear.

3. Choose Compose.

4. Touch Write with ChatGPTand write a prompt describing what you would like ChatGPT to write for you.

Do you need an OpenAI account to use ChatGPT on iPhone?

No, an OpenAI account is not required to use ChatGPT on iPhone. However, if you have a paid subscription, you can use ChatGPT features on your device more often. Logging in to your account will also save all requests in your ChatGPT history.

How to set up ChatGPT

If your iPhone hasn’t already prompted you to enable ChatGPT, you can manually enable the extension by following these steps:

1. Go to Settings.

2. Touch Apple Intelligence & Siri.

3. Touch ChatGPTthen select Setup.

4. Tap either Enable ChatGPT or Use ChatGPT with an account. Choose the latter if you have an OpenAI account.

What Apple devices offer ChatGPT integration?

iPhone with Apple Intelligence is required to use ChatGPT. As of this writing, Apple Intelligence is available on the following devices:

• iPhone 16

• iPhone 16 Plus

• iPhone 16 Pro

• iPhone 16 Pro Max

• iPhone 15 Pro

• iPhone 15 Pro Max

• iPad mini with A17 Pro

• iPad Air with M1 and later

• iPad Pro with M1 and later

• MacBook Air with M1 and later

• MacBook Pro with M1 and later

• iMac with M1 and later

• Mac mini with M1 and later

• Mac Studio with M1 Max and later

• Mac Pro with M2 Ultra