Abstract
In the current study, a smart speakers-based system (Amazon® Echo Dot device, a safety pendant, and facility tailored functionalities) for supporting aging in place was implemented in one low-income senior housing property. We aimed to explore perceived benefits, concerns, and expectations about this system among three stakeholder groups (older adults, housing staff, and technology developers) to identify facilitators of and barriers to system implementation. A qualitative analysis of individual interviews using inductive coding methods was performed to identify emerging themes. All stakeholder groups perceived smart speakers as valuable for convenience in daily living and safety. Older adults and system developers identified user difficulty with setting up functions they wanted to use, suggesting the need for user-centered technology support. There were differences in priorities for smart speaker use among three stakeholder groups. This work contributes to the identification of factors affecting smart speaker adoption and use among low-income older adults who often have limited technology experience and support. [Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 48(10), 33-39.].
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