Voice tech is everywhere. Its use is increasing. And advertising messages on smart speakers work.
Those are findings from Edison Research and NPR in their latest Smart Audio Report about voice technology in the United States. They surveyed about 2,300 people in February to April.
They estimate that 62% of Americans age 18+ use a voice assistant on any device: smart speakers, smartphones, TV remotes, in-car systems, a computer/laptop or tablets. And 57% of voice command users use those commands daily.
The top reasons for getting a smart speaker haven’t changed since five years ago: to listen to music; to ask questions without needing to type; and because it seems like a fun new gadget.
Reasons that have increased include technology upgrades (replacing an old radio or controlling smart home devices), access to media (entertaining kids, discovering new songs, listening to podcasts) and accessibility (helping an older person or someone with disability).
The slide below shows how respondents said they listen to audio most often.
This article originally ran on radioworld.com
About the Author
Paul McLane is editor in chief of Radio World, which he joined in 1996, directing the editorial content of 32 annual print issues, almost 100 ebooks, daily newsletters, and webcasts and special projects. He has interviewed directors of engineering, FCC chairs, national radio personalities and corporate executives about digital radio, connected cars, industry standards and other topics. Prior to RW he was an award-winning broadcast journalist and technology sales/marketing executive.
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