Smart Home Control Preferences & Default Settings Study
Surveys homeowners on their smart home comfort levels, device control preferences, and attitudes toward manufacturer default settings to inform product UX and setup experience design.
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Sample Survey Items
Q1
Chat Message
Welcome to this research study on smart home experiences.
We are interested in how homeowners interact with connected devices and manage comfort settings in their homes. This survey takes approximately 8 minutes to complete.
Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you may stop at any time. All responses are confidential, anonymized, and reported only in aggregate for internal product research purposes. There are no right or wrong answers—we are simply interested in your honest opinions and experiences.
Please answer all questions based on your primary residence.
Q2
Multiple Choice
Which best describes your current housing situation?
Own this home
Rent or lease
Living with family/others (not the owner)
Prefer not to say
Q3
Multiple Choice
What type of home do you live in?
Single-family house
Townhouse / Rowhouse
Apartment / Condo
Mobile / Manufactured home
Other (please specify)
Q4
Multiple Choice
Which of the following connected or "smart" devices are currently in your home? (Select all that apply)
Smart thermostat or connected HVAC
Smart lighting (bulbs/switches)
Smart speaker / voice assistant
Security system or cameras
Robot vacuum or floor care
Connected large appliances (e.g., washer, fridge, oven)
Smart plugs or outlets
Home energy monitor
None of the above
Q5
Opinion Scale
Overall, how comfortable has your home been in the last 7 days?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Very uncomfortableMid: NeutralMax: Very comfortable
Q6
Opinion Scale
How satisfied are you with the level of control you have over temperature and climate in your home?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Not at all satisfiedMid: NeutralMax: Extremely satisfied
Q7
Opinion Scale
How satisfied are you with the level of control you have over lighting in your home?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Not at all satisfiedMid: NeutralMax: Extremely satisfied
Q8
Opinion Scale
How satisfied are you with the level of control you have over home security?
Range: 1 – 7
Min: Not at all satisfiedMid: NeutralMax: Extremely satisfied
Q9
Opinion Scale
When it comes to controlling your smart home devices, where does your preference fall?
When setting up a new smart home device, rank the following by how important they are to you (drag to reorder, 1 = most important).
Drag to order (top = most important)
Quick setup with clear guidance
Clear explanations of what defaults do
Recommended presets that work well out of the box
Advanced options available for later customization
One place to manage all device settings
Q17
Long Text
Based on your responses in this survey, please share any additional thoughts or experiences about controlling your smart home devices or dealing with default settings.
Max chars
Q18
AI Interview
We'd love to learn more about your experience. An AI moderator will ask you a couple of follow-up questions about how you manage comfort and control in your smart home.
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: [Object Object]Mode: Fast
Reference questions: 7
Q19
Dropdown
What is your age?
18–24
25–34
35–44
45–54
55–64
65 or older
Prefer not to say
Q20
Multiple Choice
How do you describe your gender?
Man
Woman
Non-binary
Prefer not to say
Q21
Dropdown
Which country do you currently live in?
United States
United Kingdom
Canada
Australia
Germany
France
India
Japan
Other
Q22
Dropdown
What is the highest level of education you have completed?
Less than high school
High school or equivalent
Some college, no degree
Associate / 2-year degree
Bachelor's / 4-year degree
Postgraduate or professional degree
Prefer not to say
Q23
Chat Message
Thank you for completing this survey. Your responses have been recorded and will help improve smart home experiences. You may now close this window.
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