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Voice Assistant Wake Word Trust & Privacy Study

Measures consumer trust in voice assistant wake word systems, privacy concerns, and comfort with ambient listening. Designed for consumer research with voice assistant users.

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26 questions · ~4 min
Q01
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Welcome to this research study on voice assistants and wake words. This survey explores your experiences, trust, and comfort with voice assistant devices. It should take approximately 5–7 minutes to complete. Your participation is entirely voluntary, and you may stop at any time. There are no right or wrong answers — we are interested in your honest opinions. All responses are confidential and will be reported only in aggregate. By continuing, you agree to participate in this research.

Q02
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Which of the following voice-enabled devices do you personally use at least once a month? Please select all that apply.

Q03
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Which wake word do you use most often to activate your voice assistant?

Q04
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How much do you trust your primary voice assistant to only start listening after you say the wake word?

Q05
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How comfortable are you with a voice assistant listening for a wake word when you are at home alone?

Q06
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Overall, how useful is your voice assistant in your daily life?

Q07
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What one change would most increase your trust or comfort with voice assistants?

Q08
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What is your age?

Q09
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Thank you for completing this survey. Your responses have been recorded and will be used in aggregate to improve voice assistant experiences. Your individual answers will remain confidential.

Q10
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Which device do you use most often for voice assistant interactions?

Q11
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In the last 3 months, how often did your voice assistant activate by mistake — without you saying the wake word?

Q12
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How confident are you that your voice data is stored securely by your voice assistant provider?

Q13
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How comfortable are you with a voice assistant listening for a wake word when you have guests at home?

Q14
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Please rank the following issues from biggest to smallest problem in your experience with voice assistants.

Q15
AI Interview

Based on your earlier responses, we'd like to explore your thoughts a bit further. Please share more about your experiences with wake words, trust, and privacy when using voice assistants.

Q16
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How do you describe your gender?

Q17
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In the past 30 days, how often did you use a voice assistant?

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How much control do you feel you have over what your voice assistant records and stores?

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How comfortable are you with a voice assistant listening for a wake word at your workplace?

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How likely are you to purchase a new voice-enabled device in the next 12 months?

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Which region do you currently live in?

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How transparent do you feel your voice assistant provider is about how your voice data is used?

Q23
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How comfortable are you with a voice assistant listening for a wake word in a public place (e.g., café, store)?

Q24
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What is the highest level of education you have completed?

Q25
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In the last 3 months, how concerned have you been that your voice assistant may have recorded you without your knowledge?

Q26
Multiple Choice

Which privacy controls have you used in the last 3 months? Select all that apply.

What’s included

  • AI follow-ups

    Adaptive probes on open-ended answers that pull out detail a static form would miss.

  • Attention checks

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  • AI-drafted copy

    Wording, ordering, and branching written by the AI — tuned to your research goal.

  • Auto report

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