Apple will pay $95 million to settle claims that Siri eavesdropped on users’ private conversations, with eligible device owners able to claim up to $100 in compensation if they file before the 2025 deadline.
Quick Takes
- Apple settled a class action lawsuit for $95 million over allegations Siri recorded users without consent
- Eligible claimants can receive $20 per device (up to five devices) if they owned Siri-enabled devices between 2014-2024
- Claims must be submitted by July 2, 2025, with payments issued approximately 90 days after final approval
- Apple denied wrongdoing but settled to avoid trial costs
- Users who want to retain their right to sue Apple separately must opt out by July 2, 2025
Settlement Details and Eligibility
Apple has agreed to a $95 million settlement in response to a class action lawsuit filed in 2019 that alleged the tech giant violated users’ privacy by recording private conversations through unintended Siri activations. The lawsuit claimed that Apple’s voice assistant could be triggered without user consent, capturing sensitive conversations and potentially sharing that information with third parties. Though Apple has denied any wrongdoing in the case, the company opted to settle rather than face the costs and uncertainty of proceeding to trial.
U.S. residents who owned or purchased Siri-enabled devices between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, may be eligible for compensation if they experienced accidental Siri activations during private conversations. Qualifying devices include iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iMacs, HomePods, iPod touches, and Apple TVs. The settlement provides for payments of approximately $20 per eligible device, with a maximum reimbursement of $100 per person (covering up to five devices).
If Siri has ever been activated on your Apple device without your consent, you may be eligible to receive part of a $95 million settlement reached in a class action lawsuit.https://t.co/B7wxhwSEji
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How to File a Claim
To participate in the settlement, eligible individuals must submit a claim by July 2, 2025. Claims can be filed through the official settlement website at https://www.lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com or by mail. When filing, claimants will need to provide specific information about their devices, including either the serial number and model name or proof of purchase documentation. The claim process has been designed to be straightforward, allowing consumers to seek compensation with minimal hassle.
The settlement administrator, Angeion Group, is handling all claims and inquiries related to the case. When submitting a claim, users can select their preferred payment method from several options: digital payment services, paper check, or direct deposit. The $95 million settlement fund will cover not only payments to claimants but also administration costs, attorneys’ fees, litigation expenses, and service awards to the named plaintiffs who brought the original lawsuit.
Timeline and Payment Distribution
The court has scheduled a final approval hearing for August 1, 2025, when a judge will decide whether to approve the settlement as fair and reasonable. Assuming approval is granted, payments to eligible claimants would be distributed approximately 90 days afterward. The actual amount each person receives may vary depending on the total number of valid claims submitted, as the fixed settlement amount will be divided among all approved claimants.
It’s worth noting that the $95 million settlement represents only a fraction of Apple’s overall profits and potential liabilities had the company been found guilty of systematic privacy violations. Since the initial lawsuit was filed, Apple has implemented several improvements to Siri’s privacy protections, including no longer retaining audio recordings unless users specifically opt in to sharing such data for product improvement purposes.
Opting Out and Legal Rights
Consumers who prefer to retain their right to sue Apple individually over these privacy issues have the option to exclude themselves from the settlement. The deadline for opting out is the same as the claim filing deadline—July 2, 2025. This option may be worth considering for those who believe they experienced significant privacy violations or damages that would exceed the settlement’s compensation structure.
The lawsuit highlighted specific examples of privacy concerns, including recordings of confidential conversations and instances where users received targeted advertisements shortly after discussing products near their Siri-enabled devices. These allegations raise broader questions about digital privacy in an era of increasingly sophisticated voice assistants and smart home technology. For many American consumers, this settlement offers at least some acknowledgment of these privacy concerns.
