UAE residents favour AI-powered smart speakers as holiday gifts
Yasmina speakers make the cut
A new survey reveals that 57% of UAE residents strongly preferred receiving AI-powered smart speakers as a gift from a selection of 23 smart devices. This data, gathered by Researchscape International on behalf of global tech company Yango Group, highlights the growing appeal of innovative technology in the UAE.
The survey, conducted among 500 participants across the UAE in February 2024, also uncovered several other trends in gift preferences. Some 51% of respondents favour gifts the whole family can enjoy, while 45% are interested in devices that offer convenience and entertainment. Additionally, 49% of respondents prioritise gifts that enhance their home environment.
Swithin D’Silva, Director of International Business at Yasmina, Yango Middle East, said: “With the festive season underway, Yasmina speakers seem to tick all the boxes for UAE customers looking to give their friends, colleagues, and loved ones a truly special gift. Their powerful sound, stylish design, smart home features, and built-in human-like AI assistant make them the perfect gift this holiday season.”
The Yasmina smart speakers offer an innovative solution for homes. They enable users to transform their living spaces into interconnected audio hubs. Users can sync their music and enjoy seamless streaming across the entire house by placing speakers in each room. To fully utilise the Yasmina speakers’ capabilities, including music recommendations and streaming, users must activate a subscription to Yango Play.
Beyond music, the Yasmina speakers provide an all-in-one control hub for smart home devices. With voice commands, users can adjust settings for connected devices, such as air conditioners and humidifiers, ensuring optimal home temperature and atmosphere. The speakers integrate with a wide range of devices from global smart home brands, making it easier to control every aspect of a smart home from a single platform.
A key feature of the Yasmina speakers is their ability to communicate in English and Arabic, using advanced AI to engage in natural, conversational exchanges. This AI assistant facilitates daily tasks and helps with decision-making, idea generation, and clarifying complex concepts. Powered by a cutting-edge language model, Yasmina ensures that users’ interactions feel as natural and enjoyable as speaking with a real person.
The survey findings underscore a growing trend toward innovative technology that enhances convenience, entertainment, and home life.
Yasmina smart speakers are available through various retail and online platforms across the UAE. For more information, visit yasmina.yango.com
Yango Group, the company behind Yasmina, is a global tech leader known for adapting world-class technologies to local communities.
Hero image: A key feature of the Yasmina speakers is their ability to communicate in English and Arabic. Credit: Yango Middle East
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