Smart Speakers

Objective

• Perform a landscape search in the area of Smart Speakers
• Use PCS to derive insights and gain competitive perspective
• Understand the value chain and recent M&A activities

Introduction

A smart speaker is a type of wireless speaker and smart device that utilizes Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other standards to extend usage beyond audio playback. This can include, but not be limited to, features such as compatibility across a number of services and platforms, peer-to-peer connection through mesh networking, intelligent personal assistants, and others. Each can have its own designated interface and features in-house, usually launched or controlled via application or home automation software.

Search in PCS

A search on PCS for Smart Speaker was performed with the following search strategy:

tac: smart speaker OR tac: intelligent speaker OR tac: Intelligent home speaker OR (tac:speaker AND text: Wireless Music system) OR tac: connected speaker OR (tac:speaker AND text: Wireless speaker system) OR (tac:speaker AND tac:(wifi OR wireless fidelity OR bluetooth))