How to potentially receive a share of Apple’s $95 million Siri settlement

If you believe that Apple’s Siri might have intruded on your private conversations previously, you could have a chance to receive a portion of the $95 million that Apple is distributing as part of a settlement for a class-action lawsuit. The settlement details were unveiled recently for the Lopez v. Apple Inc. case, providing instructions for individuals interested in making a claim. This opportunity is specifically designed for present or past users of a Siri-enabled device in the United States whose interactions with the voice assistant were recorded by Apple or shared with third parties because of an unintended Siri activation.

To be eligible for this settlement, individuals must have used the device during the period between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024. If you are part of the qualifying group, you will receive an email or postcard with a Claim Identification Code and a Confirmation Code as notification of the settlement. By visiting the claim submission page and entering both codes, you can log in to proceed with your claim. Even if you do not receive an email or postcard, you can still attempt to submit a claim by entering new information on the submission page. You will be required to provide your contact details, along with the serial number and model name of the Siri device or proof of purchase. It is possible to include up to five different devices, such as an iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, HomePod, or any other device that utilizes Siri. During the claim process, you will need to indicate whether you prefer to receive your payout through direct deposit to your bank account or an electronic check. The deadline for filing a claim is July 2, 2025, after which payouts will be subject to approval by the court.

The payout amount is currently capped at $20 per device, potentially totaling up to $100 for five devices. However, this sum could fluctuate based on the overall number of valid claims and the count of included Siri devices. Considering attorney fees and additional expenses, the final payout per device may be lower. The lawsuit, initiated in 2019 by three plaintiffs, claimed that Apple enabled Siri to eavesdrop on conversations even without the trigger phrase “Hey Siri.” The individuals also alleged that Apple violated their privacy by disclosing conversation recordings to outside contractors. In January, Apple reached a settlement in this case, while maintaining that it had not engaged in any wrongdoing. In response to privacy concerns and the lawsuit, a spokesperson for Apple assured that Siri has always been engineered to safeguard user privacy, dispelling any notion of using Siri data for marketing purposes or selling it to third parties. Apple’s decision to settle was motivated by a desire to prevent prolonged litigation and address past apprehensions regarding third-party evaluation practices implemented in 2019.