The global smart sound and gateway market size reached US$ 25.83 Billion in 2021. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach US$ 131.14 Billion by 2027, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 27.70% during 2022-2027.

A smart speaker refers to a wireless, internet-enabled device that offers a smart audio playback using several types of connectivity for additional functions. It is equipped with a unique, patented technology known as smart sound that recognizes, responds to voice commands, and quickly manipulates music content. It is commonly used to stream live news, read e-books, play music, and set reminders and alarms. On the other hand, a gateway is a physical platform or device that serves as the connection point between sensors and intelligent devices and the cloud and controllers. Smart sound and gateway provide dedicated audio and voice processing to support voice wake functions and reduce device power consumption. Besides this, it assists in clear voice recognition, uncompromised sound, great battery life, and enhanced audio playback.

Smart Sound and Gateway Market Trends:
The increasing consumer propensity towards the adoption and usage of connected devices across the globe is creating a positive outlook for the market. Additionally, the rising penetration of high-speed internet and the growing access to smartphones is acting as another growth-inducing factor. Moreover, the increasing demand for smart speakers with virtual assistance to play music, provide information, deliver news and sports scores, weather, and control smart homes is positively influencing the market. In line with this, smart speakers with a display are projected to gain traction in the upcoming years as they can offer a centralized platform to control multifunctional devices, which, in turn, has prompted various prominent vendors to spread their presence in the segment through the integration of advanced technologies. Apart from this, the widespread adoption of Google Assistant, a virtual assistant software application developed by Google, to provide accurate information on search and maps and translate other languages is providing an impetus to the market growth. Furthermore, extensive research and development (R&D) activities to launch innovative smart sound and gateway systems with advanced features, functions, and compatibility with other devices are favoring the market growth. Other factors, including the increasing expenditure capacities of consumers, improving lifestyles, and integration of Internet of Things (IoT) and artificial intelligence (AI) technology, are supporting the market growth.

Key Market Segmentation:
IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each sub-segment of the global smart sound and gateway market report, along with forecasts at the global, regional and country level from 2022-2027. Our report has categorized the market based on virtual assistant and solution.

Breakup by Virtual Assistant:

Alexa
Google Assistant
Siri
AliGenie
Xiao AI
Multiple Virtual Assistant Support Speakers
Others

Breakup by Solution:

Smart Speaker (Only Hardware)
Hearables (Only Hardware)

Breakup by Region:

North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
India
South Korea
Australia
Indonesia
Others
Europe
Germany
France
United Kingdom
Italy
Spain
Russia
Others
Latin America
Brazil
Mexico
Others
Middle East and Africa

Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being Amazon.com Inc., Apple Inc., Baidu Inc., Bose Corporation, Google LLC (Alphabet Inc.), Plantronics Inc. (HP Development Company L.P), Sonos Inc. and Xiaomi Corporation.

Key questions answered in this report:
How has the global smart sound and gateway market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global smart sound and gateway market?
What are the key regional markets?
What is the breakup of the market based on the virtual assistant?
What is the breakup of the market based on the solution?
What are the various stages in the value chain of the industry?
What are the key driving factors and challenges in the industry?
What is the structure of the global smart sound and gateway market and who are the key players?
What is the degree of competition in the industry?