Market Trends of Wireless Speaker Industry
This section covers the major market trends shaping the Wireless Speaker Market according to our research experts:
Bluetooth Wireless Speakers are Expected to Hold the Major Share
- The need and popularity of wireless speakers bolstered the demand for Bluetooth speakers over the past few years. This trend can be attributed to the greater availability of these affordable devices and the consumer preference for smart portable devices. The growing trend of True Wireless Connectivity (TWS), where one can connect two Bluetooth speakers and double the output, is mainly driving the adoption of Bluetooth speakers among millennials. Although multiroom wireless speakers connect directly to the internet instead of relying on a phone or computer, preventing calls, texts, and other notifications from interrupting playback has posed a challenge to Bluetooth speakers.
- Moreover, Chromecast built-in speakers have also threatened the demand for Bluetooth speakers, as they can instantly stream music, radio, or podcasts from a mobile device to speakers. Unlike Bluetooth, Chromecast's built-in speakers work over Wi-Fi to connect multiple devices to speakers simultaneously and control what's playing from anywhere in the house. Nevertheless, constant product innovations and advancements have sustained the market for Bluetooth speakers. These encroachments include developing water-resistant speakers to connect more than one device with considerable battery life.
- Furthermore, the evolution of lithium-ion batteries helped the portable speaker market immensely by offering more extended playtime without frequent charging. Power banks and quick charging technology assisted in fueling the demand by addressing charging concerns and reducing the weight of speakers.
- Constant product innovations and advancements have sustained the market for Bluetooth speakers. For instance, in February 2022, Huawei announced its new portable Bluetooth speaker. The Huawei Sound Joy is the company's first portable Bluetooth speaker. The speaker is IP67-rated, dustproof, and water-resistant for 30 minutes at a depth of one meter. The speakers are offered in two colors, green and black.
- Furthermore, in February 2022, Mivi announced updating the Octave wireless speaker series with the Octave 3 Bluetooth speaker. Grey, Red, Blue, and Green are the four vibrant color possibilities. Mivi'sOctave is a series of wireless speakers. As a result, the new MiviOctave 3 is an extension capable of producing 16W of sound and experiencing 360° Omnidirectional sound due to its cylindrical shape and design.
- In addition, Bluetooth is one of the most widely used wireless technology standards for wireless speakers and entertainment devices globally. According to Bluetooth SIG, annual Bluetooth audio device shipments worldwide were expected to reach 1.3 billion units last year. Annual shipments are expected to reach 1.8 billion units in five years. Wireless headsets, wireless speakers, and in-car systems are typical applications for Bluetooth-enabled audio devices.
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North America is Expected to Hold Major Share
- North America is expected to hold a prominent share of the wireless speaker market. Technological breakthroughs have assisted the advancement of wireless speakers that can significantly improve accuracy in various applications.
- The United States had marked the beginning of the early use of portable speakers, owing to increased penetration of smartphones and other mobile devices and the availability of online music and video streaming at the earliest. According to the Recording Industry Association of America, the paid subscription streaming music revenue in the United States increased from 82 million recently, up 13% compared with 73 million in the previous year.
- In January 2022, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, a 1.7 billion U.S. dollar increase in the sales value of smartphones sold in the United States for a sum of 74.7 billion U.S. dollars in sales in FY 2022. Such developments in smartphones may further drive market growth.
- In support of this demand for wireless speakers, the extensive use of Bluetooth technology further strengthens the market demand. Sony, Philips, Panasonic, and Bose are the most used speakers in the country. Furthermore, for companies like Bose based out of North America, the United States generates significant revenues. For companies like Sony Corporation and Samsung Group that are out of the Asian-Pacific region, the United States offers a lucrative opportunity for expansion. This is due to rapid technological developments and higher regional smart home penetration.
- Furthermore, Bose Corporation recently launched Bose Smart Soundbar 900 in the United States. The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 supports multi-room Wi-Fi music streaming and AirPlay 2. The new Bose Smart Soundbar 900, marketed as a replacement for the Bose Smart Soundbar 700, also supports Amazon's Alexa and Google Assistant.
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