Requires an external storage device (sold separately). Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a Mac (2012 or later) and an Apple TV (3rd generation rev A, model A1469 or later) with Apple TV software 7.0 or later. AirPlayĪirPlay Mirroring requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later).ĪirPlay for web video requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later). AirDropĪirDrop to iOS and iPadOS devices requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector or with USB-C and iOS 7 or later. Requires an iPhone with iOS 12 or later and a configured Home app. Requires an iPhone with iOS 8.1 or later and an activated carrier plan. Requires an iPhone with iOS 8 or later and an activated carrier plan.

Requires a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air with Touch ID, an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 10 or later, or an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later. Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later or an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13 or later. Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later or an iPhone 5 or later.

Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector or with USB-C and iOS 10 or later. Requires Personal Hotspot service through your carrier. Requires an iPhone or iPad with cellular connectivity, a Lightning connector or USB-C, and iOS 8.1 or later. Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector or with USB-C and iOS 8 or later. Requires an iPhone with iOS 13 or later or an iPad with iPadOS 13 or later. Requires an iPhone or iPad that supports iOS 12 or later. Supported by all iPad models with Apple Pencil support: High Dynamic Range (HDR) video playback is supported by the following Mac models:ĭolby Atmos soundtrack playback is supported by the following Mac models: Video calls require a built-in FaceTime camera, an iSight camera (built-in or external), or a USB video class (UVC) camera and broadband internet connection. FaceTimeĪudio calls require a microphone (built-in or external) and broadband internet connection. Requires a FaceTime or iSight camera (built-in or external) or USB video class (UVC) camera. VoiceOver gestures require a Multi-Touch trackpad, Force Touch trackpad, or Magic Trackpad. Requires a Multi-Touch trackpad, Force Touch trackpad, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse.įorce Touch gestures require a Force Touch trackpad. Requires a broadband internet connection. Requires a microphone (built-in or external). Hey Siriĭictation, Voice Control, and Voice Memos Requires a broadband internet connection and microphone (built-in or external). Learn about compatibility and how to identify your specific Mac model Feature Requirements Siri These Mac models are compatible with macOS Big Sur:

Some features require a compatible internet service provider fees may apply.įor details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac.

Some features require an Apple ID terms apply.

35.5GB available storage on macOS Sierra or later*.

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