Closed to new claimsPrivacyApple Siri $95 Million Settlement: Payout Status
Last updated: July 26, 2026
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The Apple Siri settlement is a $95 million class action settlement resolving claims that Apple Inc. — the maker of the iPhone — allowed its Siri voice assistant to record private conversations after accidental activations and shared some of those recordings with third parties, including for advertising. The claim deadline has passed: it closed on July 2, 2025, so no new claims are accepted. If you filed a valid claim, your payment was sent between January 23 and January 26, 2026, and appeared under the payer name "Lopez Voice Assistant" — the official name of the settlement, which surprised many recipients who worried it was a scam. It was legitimate.
The case, Lopez v. Apple Inc. (Case No. 4:19-cv-04577-JSW, U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, before Judge Jeffrey S. White), covered people who owned a Siri-enabled Apple device — such as an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod, or Mac — that they believe accidentally activated Siri during a private conversation between September 17, 2014 and December 31, 2024. About 85 million devices were eligible, but only around 2.19 million claims were filed. Claimants could receive up to $20 per Siri device for up to five devices; because of the number of claims, actual payments came to roughly $8 per device. Recipients had about 120 days to cash their payment, a window that closed in mid-2026.
Key facts
- Settlement fund
- $95,000,000
- Payout
- Up to $20 per device (max 5); ~$8/device paid
- Payer name on payment
- "Lopez Voice Assistant"
- Devices covered
- iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod, Mac
- Class period
- Sept. 17, 2014 – Dec. 31, 2024
- Claim deadline
- Closed — July 2, 2025
- Payments sent
- January 23–26, 2026
- Case number
- 4:19-cv-04577-JSW (N.D. Cal.)
Official settlement administrator: lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com
Who qualifies
- You owned or bought a Siri-enabled Apple device — such as an iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, HomePod, or Mac — between September 17, 2014 and December 31, 2024.
- You believe Siri accidentally activated during a conversation you intended to be private.
- You submitted a valid claim before the July 2, 2025 deadline — the claim window is closed and new claims are not accepted.
- You could claim up to five qualifying devices, for a payment of up to $20 per device before the pro rata reduction.
Apple Siri settlement payout status — what happens now
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The claim deadline closed on July 2, 2025
The window to file a claim ended July 2, 2025. About 85 million devices were eligible, but only around 2.19 million claims were filed, and the court granted final approval in 2025.
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Payments were sent in January 2026
Class members who filed valid claims were paid between January 23 and January 26, 2026 by electronic deposit or mailed check, depending on the option they chose when filing.
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Why the payment said 'Lopez Voice Assistant'
The payment appeared under the payer name "Lopez Voice Assistant," the official name of the settlement (Lopez v. Apple). Many recipients thought it was a scam because the name did not say "Apple" — but it was the genuine settlement payment.
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How much claimants received
The claim allowed up to $20 per Siri-enabled device for up to five devices. Because far more devices were eligible than were claimed, and the fund is fixed at $95 million, actual payments came to roughly $8 per device. Recipients had about 120 days to cash the payment before it was forfeited.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the 'Lopez Voice Assistant' payment I received?
It is your payment from the Apple Siri $95 million privacy settlement. "Lopez Voice Assistant" is the official name of the case (Lopez v. Apple Inc.), so payments were issued under that name rather than "Apple." It is a legitimate class-action settlement payment, not a scam.
When did the Apple Siri settlement pay out?
Payments were sent to class members who filed valid claims between January 23 and January 26, 2026, by electronic deposit or mailed check. Recipients had roughly 120 days to cash the payment before it expired.
How much was the Apple Siri settlement payout per person?
The claim allowed up to $20 per Siri-enabled device, for up to five devices ($100 maximum). Because of the number of eligible devices and the fixed $95 million fund, actual payments came to about $8 per device.
Can I still file a claim for the Apple Siri settlement?
No. The claim deadline closed on July 2, 2025. Only people who filed a valid claim before that date were paid, and payments were sent in January 2026. New claims are not accepted.
What was the Apple Siri lawsuit about?
The lawsuit, Lopez v. Apple, alleged that Siri recorded private conversations after unintended activations and that some recordings were shared with third parties, including for advertising. Apple agreed to pay $95 million while denying wrongdoing.
Is the Apple Siri settlement the same as the Google Assistant settlement?
No. This $95 million settlement is against Apple over Siri (Lopez v. Apple). The Google Assistant settlement is a separate case about Google's voice assistant. They cover different devices and different companies.
Is the Apple Siri settlement legit?
Yes. It is a court-approved class action settlement in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California (Lopez v. Apple Inc., Case No. 4:19-cv-04577-JSW). Payments were issued under the name "Lopez Voice Assistant" via the official settlement administrator at lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com.
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