Technology & Telecommunication Services » Consumer Electronics » Smart speakers | Important factors for purchasing smart speakers U.S. 2017

Smart home voice assistants most important purchasing factors 2017

When thinking about features included in a voice controlled smart assistant, such as an Amazon Echo or Google Home, which of the following is most important?

The data displays the purchase criteria for smart speakers with personal assistants in the U.S. in 2017, according to a survey. In 2017, 30% of the respondents said that price is the most important factor that they take into consideration when thinking about features included in a voice controlled smart assistant.

Price 30
Compatability with other devices you may already own, such as your smartphone 14
Accuracy of the device's voice recognition 14
Speaker/audio quality 7
Ability for the device to integrate with other services or platforms, such as controlling smart lightbulbs 7
The brand that manufactures the device 4
Access to a variety of music streaming services 3
Aesthetics or look of the device 2
Other 1
Don't know/No opinion 18