Apple Pays Up to $100: Were You Secretly Recorded by Siri?

Millions of Apple users could receive up to $100 as part of a $95 million settlement over claims that Siri recorded private conversations without permission. The lawsuit alleges that between September 17, 2014, and December 31, 2024, Siri-enabled devices captured and shared private discussions without users’ consent when the assistant activated unexpectedly.

Apple hasn’t admitted any wrongdoing in the case but agreed to the settlement to resolve the privacy allegations. The company will pay eligible claimants up to $20 per device, with a maximum payment of $100 per household for up to five devices.

While maintaining innocence, Apple agrees to pay up to $100 per household to settle Siri privacy claims.

To qualify for payment, people must have owned or purchased a Siri-enabled device in the United States during the claim period. Eligible devices include iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches, MacBooks, iMacs, HomePods, iPod touches, and Apple TVs with Siri capability.

Claimants must confirm under oath that they experienced an unintended Siri activation during a private conversation. Multiple affected users have expressed concerns about their personal information jeopardized through unexpected Siri recordings. No automatic payments will be issued – all class members must submit a valid claim form by the July 2, 2025 deadline to receive compensation.

The actual amount each person receives depends on how many valid claims are submitted. With the $95 million settlement cap covering millions of potential claimants, individual payouts are expected to be less than the maximum $20 per device. The settlement fund will also be reduced by legal fees and administrative costs.

A final court approval hearing for the settlement is scheduled for August 1, 2025. As of May 2025, the settlement remains pending judicial approval.

Those who accept settlement funds will give up their right to pursue further claims related to the incident. The lawsuit centered on accusations that Apple violated privacy rights by recording and sharing users’ private conversations. From the proposed settlement, attorneys are requesting $29.6 million for their legal services.

People who believe they were affected have until July 2, 2025, to submit claims, exclude themselves from the settlement, or file objections.