More and more American families are trying out Multi-Zone Streaming Amplifiers to set up their Whole Home Audio Systems. With the growing popularity of Voice Assistant and Voice Control technologies, people are eager for their Multi-Zone Streaming Amplifiers to be compatible with these voice-activated services. Popular options include Amazon’s Alexa, Apple’s Siri, and Google’s Google Assistant.
Popular Voice Assistant
Several major tech companies have developed their own Voice Assistants, each with unique features and capabilities:
- Amazon Alexa: Integrated into Amazon Echo devices and other smart home products, Alexa can control smart lights, thermostats, and more. It also supports third-party skills, expanding its functionality.
- Apple Siri: Available on iPhones, iPads, and Macs, Siri is designed to work seamlessly with Apple’s ecosystem. It can handle a wide range of tasks, from setting reminders to controlling HomeKit devices.
- Google Assistant: Found on Google Home devices and Android phones, Google Assistant excels at search-related tasks and can control a variety of smart home devices. It also supports multiple languages and dialects.
Market Share of Main Voice Assistant
As of 2025, there are around 8.4 billion voice assistants in use, which is more than the global population of 8.2 billion. This number has doubled since 2020, when there were about 4.2 billion voice assistants. The increase is partly due to many households having more than one voice assistant.
The table below highlights the comparison of the queries understood by the voice assistants and the percentage of queries answered correctly.
| Voice Assistant | Understood Questions | Answered Correctly |
| Google Assistant | 100% | 92.9% |
| Siri | 99.8% | 83.1% |
| Alexa | 99.9% | 79.8% |
Source: Statista
From DemandSage, we can see the percentage of voice Assistants on different devices,
Voice Control of MZSR
Volume Control for Multiple Sources, and Volume Control for Multiple Zones, Routing between multiple sources and zones.
All models (such as HOLOWHAS, HOLOWHAS Ultra, HOLOWHAS Plus, HOLOWHAS Max, HOLOWHAS Ultra-GC, HOLOWHAS Plus-GC, and AVR-16200, etc.) from OpenAudio will support Voice Assistant in near future. We believe that innovation and a commitment to making users feel comfortable are the keys to success.
