Payments in the Apple Siri settlement began going out on January 23, 2026, with eligible claimants receiving up to $20 per device for a maximum of five devices, or $100 total. The actual amount is pro-rated based on how many valid claims were filed, so the per-device figure may land below the $20 cap. The claim window closed on July 2, 2025, and no new claims can be submitted.
How Much You’ll Actually Receive
The total fund is $95 million, which covers class member payments along with legal fees and administrative costs. Each claimant could submit for up to five qualifying devices at up to $20 per device.1Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement. Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement – Home
The $20 figure is a ceiling, not a guaranteed amount. Payments are calculated pro rata, meaning the fund is divided among all valid claims after fees and costs. With millions of potential class members, the final per-device payout may be substantially lower than $20 if claim volume was high. The exact figure was not locked in until every claim had been evaluated.
When and How Payments Arrive
Distribution started on January 23, 2026. When you filed, you chose one of three payment methods:2Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement. Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement – FAQs
- Physical check mailed to the address on your claim
- Electronic check delivered by email
- ACH direct deposit to your bank account
If you selected a digital check and nothing has arrived within a week of the January 23 start date, contact the settlement administrator through the official site at lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com to request an investigation or reissue. Physical checks and ACH deposits can take longer to land, so allow additional time before assuming a problem.1Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement. Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement – Home
Checking Your Claim Status
There is no online tracking portal for individual claims. If you want an update, your only option is to contact the settlement administrator directly through the official settlement website.
What You Gave Up by Staying in the Class
Remaining in the class released your right to sue Apple over anything tied to the claims in this case. That means you cannot start a new lawsuit, continue an existing one, or join any other legal action against Apple related to Siri’s recording practices during the covered period, which runs from September 17, 2014, through December 31, 2024.2Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement. Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement – FAQs
The release binds every class member, including people who never filed a claim. They gave up the same rights without receiving anything in return. The deadline to opt out was July 2, 2025, and that window is closed.2Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement. Lopez Voice Assistant Settlement – FAQs
Taxes on Your Payment
Settlement payments for privacy claims are generally taxable. Unlike settlements for physical injuries, which are excluded from gross income under federal tax law, privacy-related payments don’t qualify for that exclusion. The IRS treats them as ordinary income, reportable in the year you receive the money.
The practical impact is small. With a maximum payout of $100, you’re well below the threshold at which the settlement administrator would be required to issue a Form 1099-MISC. Beginning in 2026, that requirement kicks in at $2,000 or more in a calendar year. You probably won’t get a tax form, but the income is still technically reportable.
Watching for Scams
Large settlements attract fraud attempts. Be cautious about any email, text, or phone call claiming to be about your Siri settlement payment. Legitimate administrators will never ask for your Social Security number, bank details beyond what you already put on your claim, or an upfront fee to release your money.
The safest way to check anything settlement-related is to type lopezvoiceassistantsettlement.com into your browser rather than clicking a link in a message. Verify contact information and case details through that site before responding to any outside communication. Any request for a processing or filing fee to release your payment is a scam.