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Smart Home Device Control & Defaults Survey Template

Collect homeowner insights on smart home comfort, device control, and default settings in consumer electronics. Use this ready-to-send survey to improve UX.

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Sample Survey Items

Q1
Chat Message
Welcome! This survey is for homeowners. Please answer based on your primary residence. There are no right or wrong answers.
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
Which of these 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
Q4
Matrix
Thinking about devices in your home, how satisfied are you with comfort and control for each area?
RowsVery dissatisfiedDissatisfiedNeutralSatisfiedVery satisfiedNot applicable
Thermostat / Heating–Cooling••••••
Lighting••••••
Security / Cameras••••••
Washer–Dryer or Dishwasher••••••
Smart speaker / Assistant••••••
Q5
Opinion Scale
Overall, how comfortable was your home in the last 7 days?
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Very uncomfortableMid: NeutralMax: Very comfortable
Q6
Rating
Where do you prefer to be between simple controls and fine-grained controls for home devices?
Scale: 10 (star)
Min: Prefer simple controlsMax: Prefer fine-grained control
Q7
Matrix
For each area below, what level of control do you prefer most of the time?
RowsFully automaticMostly automatic with manual overrideBalanced mix of automatic and manualManual with presetsFully manual
Temperature / Climate•••••
Lighting•••••
Security alerts / Monitoring•••••
Appliance cycles•••••
Audio / Media•••••
Q8
Multiple Choice
Thinking about the most recent new device you set up in the last 6 months, what did you do with its default settings?
  • Left defaults as they were
  • Changed a few key settings
  • Customized many settings
  • Tried changes, then reverted to defaults
  • I’m not sure / don’t remember
Q9
Opinion Scale
I trust manufacturer default settings to be safe and sensible for most households.
Range: 1 – 10
Min: Strongly disagreeMid: NeutralMax: Strongly agree
Q10
Ranking
Rank what matters most during device setup (1 = top priority).
Drag to order (top = most important)
  1. Quick setup with clear guidance
  2. Clear explanations of defaults
  3. Recommended presets that work well
  4. Advanced options available later
  5. One place to manage all settings
Q11
Constant Sum
Allocate 100 points across the options to reflect your ideal mix of control at home. The total must equal 100.
Total must equal 100
  • Automatic controls
  • Manual controls
  • Preset scenes or routines
  • Voice commands
  • App controls
Min per option: 0Whole numbers only
Q12
Multiple Choice
Attention check: To confirm you are paying attention, please select "I agree".
  • I agree
  • I disagree
Q13
Dropdown
What is your age?
  • 18–24
  • 25–34
  • 35–44
  • 45–54
  • 55–64
  • 65 or older
  • Prefer not to say
Q14
Multiple Choice
How do you describe your gender?
  • Man
  • Woman
  • Non-binary
  • Prefer not to say
Q15
Short Text
Which country do you live in?
Max 100 chars
Q16
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
Q17
Multiple Choice
What is your current employment status?
  • Employed full-time
  • Employed part-time
  • Self-employed
  • Homemaker
  • Student
  • Retired
  • Not employed
  • Prefer not to say
Q18
Multiple Choice
What type of home do you live in?
  • Single-family house
  • Townhouse / Rowhouse
  • Apartment / Condo
  • Mobile / Manufactured home
  • Other
Q19
Long Text
Briefly describe a recent time when a default or control setting made you uncomfortable at home. What would you change and why?
Max 600 chars
Q20
Chat Message
Thank you for participating—your responses have been recorded.
Q21
AI Interview
AI Interview: 2 Follow-up Questions on Home Comfort and Control
AI InterviewLength: 2Personality: Expert InterviewerMode: Fast

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