To turn off Apple Maps suggestions, you need to disable two separate settings: per-app Siri & Search controls for Maps and system-level Location Services for suggestions.
How to turn off Apple Maps suggestions: An introduction
Apple Maps suggestions are controlled in two places, per-app Siri settings and system Location Services. Disabling both stops proactive location-based suggestions and Siri recommendations from appearing in the Maps app. The exact labels vary by OS version, but the paths remain consistent across iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Turn off Apple Maps suggestions on iPhone
- Go to Settings > Siri & Search > Maps and turn off the Maps suggestion switches Apple shows there.
- Go to Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services > System Services and turn off Suggestions & Search.
- If your iPhone shows Location-Based Suggestions instead of Suggestions & Search, turn that off in the same location.
These steps disable app-specific Siri/Search controls for Maps and system-level location-based suggestions. You can also review your maps and navigation app settings to ensure no other suggestion features remain active.
Turn off Apple Maps suggestions on iPad
Apple’s location-services instructions are the same on iPhone or iPad. The per-app suggestion controls under Siri & Search apply to both devices.
Turn off Apple Maps suggestions on Mac
macOS 13 or later
- Choose Apple menu > System Settings > Privacy & Security > Location Services.
- Turn off location use for Siri Suggestions and Safari Suggestions.
- Click Details next to System Services and turn off Significant Locations & Routes.
macOS 12 or earlier
- Choose Apple menu > System Preferences > Security & Privacy > Privacy > Location Services.
On Mac, you can also open the Maps app, click Maps in the menu bar, select Preferences, then the Search tab, and uncheck 'Enable Suggestions'.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a single switch labeled "Apple Maps Suggestions"?
No. The controls are split between the Maps app’s Siri/Search settings and Location Services > System Services settings.
Will turning off these settings remove all Maps-related prompts?
No. These changes only disable app suggestions and location-based suggestions, plus related system services such as Significant Locations & Routes. Some Maps prompts may still appear from other system features.
Can I selectively disable Apple Maps suggestions for specific apps?
Turning off Maps suggestions applies to all apps using Apple Maps suggestions.
Will turning off Apple Maps suggestions affect my Siri voice commands?
Siri voice commands for navigation still work.
Does Apple document a method for Android?
No. Apple’s support pages do not cover turning off Apple Maps suggestions on Android. These controls are only available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
Are the setting labels the same on every OS version?
No. Apple uses different labels such as Suggestions & Search, Location-Based Suggestions, and app-level Siri/Search suggestion controls depending on the OS version and support page. The paths to find them remain consistent.
