Introduction Smart speakers have swiftly evolved from being novelty consumer gadgets to becoming a staple in many homes. In fact, as of 2025, there are over 8.4 billion voice assistant devices in use worldwide , which exceeds even the global population. India follows this pattern very closely. Nearly 20.9% of Indian consumers  own smart speakers, and the Indian market is expected to reach $14 billion over the next ten years . These numbers suggest that voice assistants have e