User level: Level 1 (5 points)Visual Lookup is not working in iOS27 on Macbook running an M1 chip? How do I re-enable it? I am in the U.S. region and Siri is enabled. Thank you.
Posted on Sep 22, 2026 5:49 AM
User level: Level 1 (44 points)Sep 22, 2026 2:40 PM in response to TH Williams
Visual Look Up is still available in macOS 27 (Golden Gate) on your M1 MacBook, but its settings have been reorganized, and it should not be confused with the newer, M3-exclusive Visual Intelligence feature. Since MacBooks run macOS rather than iOS, the feature's visibility depends on specific toggles within the desktop operating system's refreshed layout.
Allow Time for Photo Re-indexing
Major system upgrades like macOS 27 force your computer to completely rebuild its local database. If you recently installed the update, your M1 chip must privately index your photo library before the Visual Look Up icon (the starred "i" or leaf/paw badges) will display on your images. Keep your MacBook connected to power overnight to let the background indexing complete. Sources: https://www.mac-forums.com/threads/visual-look-up-with-macos-where-is-the-toolbar-button.380111/
Visual Look Up Not Working on Mac - Apple Community
Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256362658