How to File a Claim in the Apple Siri Settlement

Apple is paying up to $95 million to settle claims that its Siri voice assistant may have recorded users without their consent. If you owned a Siri-enabled Apple device at any point between 2014 and 2024, you may be eligible for a portion of the payout, but the window to file a claim closes July 2, 2025. Learn how to file a claim in the Apple Siri settlement case to receive your portion.

Here’s what to know about the settlement, who qualifies, and how to file a claim.

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What’s the lawsuit about?

The class-action case, Lopez v. Apple Inc., alleges that Siri accidentally activated and recorded users’ private conversations without their knowledge. These recordings were allegedly reviewed by Apple or third-party contractors, raising concerns about user privacy violations.

Apple has not admitted to any wrongdoing but agreed to a $95 million settlement to resolve the claims.

Who is eligible?

To qualify for compensation, you must:

Be a U.S. resident (including U.S. territories),
Have owned or purchased a Siri-enabled Apple device between
September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, and
Attest that Siri unexpectedly turned on during a private or confidential conversation.

Eligible devices include:

iPhones (iPhone 6 and newer)
iPads
MacBooks and iMacs with Siri
Apple Watches
HomePods
Apple TVs
iPod touch devices

You do not need to have received a mailed or emailed claim notice to apply. Individuals who are employees of Apple, related legal teams, or court personnel involved in the case are excluded from eligibility.

How much can you receive?

If you’re eligible, you can receive:

Up to $20 per qualifying device
For a maximum of five devices (or $100 total)

The actual amount per claimant may be lower depending on how many valid claims are filed.

How to file a claim

To submit your claim, follow these steps:

Go to the settlement website at Lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com.
Click “Submit Claim” and choose the “New Claim” option if you didn’t receive a Claim ID.
Provide:
- Your name and contact information
- Device serial numbers or proof of purchase
- An attestation (under penalty of perjury) confirming that Siri was triggered unintentionally during a private conversation
Choose your preferred payment method: direct deposit, mailed check, or e-check.
Submit your claim by 11:59 p.m. PST on July 2, 2025.

No payment will be issued before the court grants final approval of the settlement.

When can you expect payment?

A final approval hearing is scheduled for August 1, 2025, in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. If the court approves the settlement and there are no appeals, payments may be distributed in the following months.

Claimants who file are agreeing to release their right to sue Apple separately for similar claims. If you want to pursue separate legal action, you must opt out by the same July 2, 2025 deadline.

Why it matters

This case reflects growing scrutiny over voice assistants and consumer privacy. Experts say it may set a precedent for how technology companies handle audio data and how transparent they must be about unintentional recordings.

“Class actions like these send a message to big tech that privacy violations—even unintentional ones—have consequences,” said legal analyst Jonathan Hill, a professor at the University of California.

Bottom line

If you used Siri between 2014 and 2024 and believe it may have activated at the wrong time, you may be entitled to compensation. The process is straightforward, and you don’t need a claim code to apply—but you must act before the July 2, 2025 deadline.