awaiting final approval
Google Assistant privacy settlement, claims closed, waiting on the October 1 hearing
Last checked July 8, 2026
Google agreed to pay $68 million to settle In re Google Assistant Privacy Litigation, number 4:19-cv-04286, over claims that Assistant activated without the wake word and sent recordings to outside review vendors. Two classes filed: buyers of a Google Home, Home Mini, Home Max, Nest Hub, Nest Hub Max or Pixel between May 18, 2016 and March 19, 2026, and anyone recorded in that window.
Claims are closed. The final approval hearing is scheduled for October 1, 2026.
Where it stands
The claim window has closed. Our source does not list the deadline date. Approval is pending, with the hearing set for October 1, 2026.
No payments have been made.
When checks usually go out
The judge grants final approval, an appeal window of about 30 days runs, the administrator finishes checking claims, then checks or electronic payments go out. Each step takes weeks to months, and a single appeal can add a year. With the hearing on October 1, 2026, the first realistic payment window is 2027.
How much it pays
Device owners earn up to 4 points per device, capped at 3 devices, plus 1 privacy point, worth an estimated $18 to $56 per device. Privacy-only members can claim $2 to $10.
If you filed
Save the confirmation number from your filing. Address and payment method changes go through the administrator, and that number is how they find you. Nobody can speed up your payment, and anyone selling that for a fee is after your money. To catch the next open settlement in time, the Payout app keeps a running list, and filing direct with the administrator stays free.
Questions about the Google Assistant Privacy settlement
When will the Google Assistant settlement pay?
After the October 1, 2026 final approval hearing at the earliest, then the appeal window and claim review. No date has been set.
How much is the Google Assistant settlement per device?
An estimated $18 to $56 per device for up to 3 devices, and $2 to $10 for privacy-only claims. Final amounts depend on the valid claim count.
Is the Google Assistant settlement approved?
Not yet. The final approval hearing is October 1, 2026.
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