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 go off unintentionally? If so, you might be entitled to some cash from Apple. 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.
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. The plaintiffs allege in the complaint that "obscure topics" from private conversations "were used by Apple and its partners to target advertisements to them." It claims Apple accessed their communications "without their consent" by activating Siri without it being turned on manually or by reciting the trigger phrase.
"Apple has never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, never made it available for advertising, and never sold it to anyone for any purpose," Apple said in a January public statement. "We are constantly developing technologies to make Siri even more private, and will continue to do so."
The company also said it attempts to boost privacy by minimizing the amount of data collected during Siri interactions that utilize Apple servers, and as much as possible processes requests directly on the user’s device. Still, to resolve the matter, they’ve agreed to set aside $95 million in a settlement fund.
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) between September 17, 2014 and December 31, 2024.
- You have experienced an unintended Siri activation during a 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
Those who are eligible should have received an email at the address linked to their Apple ID with the subject line: “Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement.” The email includes information required for the claim form, such as a confirmation code, claimant identification code and a link to the lawsuit’s website.
There is also a publicly available form on the website. It’s easy to fill the form and takes just a few minutes. The deadline is July 2, 2025.
Here’s how to claim your share of Apple’s $95 million Siri settlement:
- Go to www.LopezVoiceAssistantSettlement.com
- If you received a notice with a Claim ID and Confirmation Code, use those to log in.
- If not, click the "New Claim"button and follow the steps.
- 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. Apple has a simple guide to help you locate your serial and model number here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/102858](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.combefore 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.
