How to Source Voice Search Hardware for B2B

The market for voice search and voice-enabled products is experiencing explosive growth, projected to reach $23.84 billion by 2026 with a staggering 24.94% CAGR Rootsanalysis. There are currently over 8.4 billion active voice assistants globally, processing approximately 10 billion requests daily Digitalapplied.

Key Market Insights

Consumer Behavior Shifts: Users are moving toward conversational, long-form queries (average 29 words) rather than short typed keywords Digitalapplied.
Local Intent Dominance: 58% of consumers use voice search to find local business information, with 76% performing weekly local searches Digitalapplied Sqmagazine.
Technological Drivers: Integration with Large Language Models (LLMs) like Alexa+ and on-device processing (reaching 38% in 2026) are significantly reducing latency and improving privacy Digitalapplied Sqmagazine.
Voice Commerce Momentum: Global voice-initiated transactions are estimated at $86 billion in 2026, driven by improved voice biometric authentication Digitalapplied.

Voice Product and Configuration Trends

Smart Home Synergy: Voice is the default interface for smart home control, with "Push-to-Talk" remotes and "Wake Word" customization being key product features Htacertified.
Scene Automation: "Set Voice Search" configurations often involve creating multi-device scenes (e.g., "Set Morning Routine") rather than single-device triggers Htacertified.
B2B Product Availability: Popular products in the current market include voice-enabled smart speakers, multi-protocol hubs (Zigbee/Matter), and dedicated voice remote controls for smart TVs.

The following files contain detailed lists of B2B products including smart speakers, voice-controlled hubs, and smart remotes matching these trends.