Abstract
Homes contain a plethora of devices for audio-visual content consumption, which intelligent reproduction systems
can exploit to give the best possible experience. To investigate media device ownership in the home, media
service-types usage and solitary versus group audio/audio-visual media consumption, a survey of UK households
with 1102 respondents was undertaken. The results suggest that there is already significant ownership of wireless
and smart loudspeakers, as well as other interconnected devices containing loudspeakers such as smartphones and
tablets. Questions on group media consumption suggest that the majority of listeners spend more time consuming
media with others than alone, demonstrating an opportunity for systems which can adapt to varying audience
requirements within the same environment.