Apple Siri Lawsuit: How to Claim Your Share of the Settlement

If Siri has ever randomly activated and jumped into your conversation, you’re not alone — and now, that awkward moment could be worth real money.

Have you ever had Siri randomly activate out of nowhere? If so, Apple might owe you money. I’ve experienced this myself more than once — for example, my HomePod has rarely asked me what I’d like, completely unprompted. It doesn’t happen often, but when it does, it definitely catches me off guard. Or sometimes, my music would suddenly stop while using CarPlay because Siri activated again — completely on its own, for no apparent reason.

It appears that a lot of people have had similar experinces leading to a lawsuit. Some Apple device users were so concerned that these accidental activations meant Apple was listening in on private conversations — and they ended up suing the company over it.

This class action lawsuit claims that Apple’s voice assistant was unintentionally recording users, possibly even during private conversations. While Apple denies doing anything wrong, the company has agreed to a $95 million settlement — and if you owned a Siri-enabled device between 2014 and 2024, you may be eligible for a payout.

Here is what you can do.

See also: Siri Voice Recognition Not Working, Not Understanding the User; How to Fix

What’s the Lawsuit About?

Back in 2019, several users filed a class action lawsuit against Apple, claiming that Siri was listening and recording without being intentionally activated. Some people said their private conversations were recorded and shared with third parties. Others even believed they were targeted with ads as a result.

Apple has not admitted fault and maintains that Siri was designed with privacy in mind. Still, to resolve the matter, they’ve agreed to set aside $95 million in a settlement fund.

See also: Siri Not Working? How to Reset ‘Hey Siri’ on iPhone

Are You Eligible?

Most likely, yes — if all of these apply:

• You lived in the U.S. or its territories between September 17, 2014 and December 31, 2024,
• You owned or purchased a Siri-enabled Apple device (iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, HomePod, iPod touch, or Apple TV), and
• At least once, Siri accidentally activated during a confidential or private conversation.

You’ll need to confirm this under oath when submitting your claim.

How Much Money Can You Get?

This depends on how many people submit claims, but here’s the structure:

• Up to $20 per device
• Maximum of 5 devices per person
• So, the most you can receive is $100

However, this is a capped amount. If a lot of people file claims, the payment per device will go down. Realistically, the final payout might be just a few dollars per device, but we won’t know for sure until the claims are processed.

How to File Your Claim

It’s easy and takes just a few minutes. The deadline is July 2, 2025.

1. Go to www.LopezVoiceAssistantSettlement.com
2. If you received a notice with a Claim ID and Confirmation Code, use those to log in.
3. If not, click the “New Claim” button and follow the steps.
4. You’ll be asked to:
   • Confirm your contact info,
   • Swear under oath that Siri unintentionally activated during a private conversation,
   • List up to five eligible devices.

You’ll also need to provide either proof of purchase — such as an invoice or email screenshot — or your device’s serial and model number. I’ve already shared how to find your past Apple receipts, but if you prefer to use your device info, Apple has a simple guide to help you locate your serial and model number here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102858.

You can choose to receive your payment via check, direct deposit, or e-check.

When Will You Get Paid?

A court will hold a final approval hearing on August 1, 2025. If there are no appeals, payments will be sent out shortly after that. If appeals happen, it could take longer — possibly into 2026.

In addition to the cash settlement, Apple agreed to two important privacy steps (without admitting fault):

• Permanently deleting old Siri recordings collected before October 2019.
• Publishing a clear explanation of how Siri works, how users can opt into or out of the “Improve Siri” program, and what data is collected.

Want to Opt Out or Object?

You don’t have to accept the settlement if you don’t want to.

• To opt out (so you’re not bound by the settlement): send a written request by July 2, 2025.
• To object (you still want to be part of it but disagree with something): submit your objection in writing by the same deadline.

Details are available on the settlement website.

Do you Live in Canada?

You’re not eligible for this U.S. settlement — but Lex Group Inc. has filed a similar class action lawsuit in Canada. You can sign up or follow updates at this page.

Conclusion

I filed my claim — it took less than five minutes. Even if I only end up getting a few bucks, it’s still something. If you’ve used an Apple device with Siri in the last decade, you might be entitled to a piece of the settlement too.

Don’t wait — head to LopezVoiceAssistantSettlement.com before July 2, 2025 and file your claim.

If you’ve got any questions, you can also call the settlement hotline at 1-888-981-4106.