The sweet sound of intelligence
Sound recognition extends the capabilities of smart speakers beyond music and kitchen timers
Safety and security
Smart speakers are an integral part of 360-degree home security, reaching parts of the home that other products simply can’t reach. 90% of consumers in the US and UK who own smart speakers want their devices to listen out for key sounds and take action.
Health and wellbeing
In our recent survey, 73% of consumers with children want smart speakers to respond to sounds that may indicate poor health.
From personal wellness to assisted living, voice assistants can help better manage the health of families by offering advice, services or recommended products.
Entertainment
Sound recognition gives smart speakers the ability to better understand and adapt to events and the acoustic scene around them, whether that is enhancing audio playback in a kitchen, or alerting the household to a child crying.
Sound profiles for smart speakers
Adding sound recognition to smart speakers gives manufacturers the ability to offer even more useful AI in the home.
Dog bark
Baby cry
Window glass break
Smoke/CO alarm
Outdoor glass break
Speech detection
Car alarm
Acoustic scene recognition
Snore
Laugh
Acoustic guitar
Clapping
Singing
Applause
Music
Door knock
Bicycle bell
Vehicle approaching
Emergency vehicle siren
Indoor physical scene
Outdoor physical scene
Running footsteps
Shushing
Warning shout
Sound recognition to help smart speakers pass the toothbrush test
Make smart speakers awesome all day, rather than just when you are using them.
Adding more personality to personal assistants
Sound recognition means that voice assistants can become even more part of the family.