Smart Speakers and TVs Become Radio’s Digital Gateway
- The New York State Broadcasters Association
- Aug 25
- 1 min read
An interesting article in Radio Ink discussed the significance of at home digital devices, smart speakers and connected TV sets, to radio. According to the article:
“Just how much have device preferences shifted in five years when it comes to streaming AM/FM radio? According to 2025 Share of Ear data from Edison Research, smart speakers remain the most popular digital gateway to radio as device ownership hits saturation.
As shared by Audacy, Edison found that for AM/FM, smart speaker streaming minutes have risen 73% since 2020. By comparison, connected TVs are up 23%, mobile phones are up 8%, and desktop or laptop listening has dropped by 31%.”
The article goes on to state that as voice activated devices have become increasingly common in the home, they are becoming the gateway for accessing radio.
You can see the article in Radio Ink here.
