The far field voice and speech recognition market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In recent times, we have witnessed a significant expansion in the far field voice and speech recognition market. The market is projected to soar from $4.81 billion in 2024, to an impressive $5.72 billion in 2025, thanks to a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.7%.
This growth during the historical period can be credited to factors such as the progress made in natural language processing (NLP), a rise in the demand for smart home gadgets, the incorporation into car entertainment systems, the emergence of virtual assistants and devices powered by Artificial Intelligence (AI), and enhanced accessibility for disabled individuals.
The far field voice and speech recognition market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The market size for far field voice and speech recognition is predicted to experience a swift expansion in the upcoming years, with expectations to reach $11.26 billion by 2029, reflecting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 18.5%.
This projected growth during the forecast period is linked to the proliferation of voice activated IoT devices, their increasing use in healthcare and telemedicine, their integration into smart cities and public infrastructure, and the improvement of multimodal interfaces, contextual comprehension, and speech recognition precision. The forecast period is also poised to witness major trends such as the integration of voice commerce and payments, customization of voice assistants and user profiles, emotion detection and sentiment assessment, improved multilingual support and localization, and the adoption of voice biometrics for improved security and authentication.
The surge in demand for smart speakers using voice control is set to boost the far field voice and speech recognition market's expansion in the future. These intelligent devices, which employ natural language processing to decipher and react to spoken instructions, allow for effortless control of functions such as music playing, smart home gadgets, and data retrieval. Their popularity is fueled by their ease of use, hands-free operation, smooth compatibility with smart home devices, and advancements in natural language processing technology. Far field voice and speech recognition technology offer users the advantage of interacting with smart speakers from afar, usually across a room, without being close to the device. This technology promotes smooth, hands-free engagement and increases these devices' functionality and versatility in assorted settings and scenarios. For instance, as per Gov.uk, a UK-based public sector data portal, in November 2023, 40% of UK homes possessed a smart speaker device with yearly sales of approximately 2 million units – more than double the annual sales of DAB (Digital Audio Broadcasting) radios. Hence, the upsurge in demand for smart speakers using voice control propels the far field voice and speech recognition market's growth.
The far field voice and speech recognition market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Component: Microphones, Digital Signal Processors, Software
2) By Microphone Solution: Single Microphone, Linear Arrays, Circular Arrays
3) By Application: Smart TV Or STB, Smart Speakers, Automotive, Robotics, Smart Thermostats, Smart Lighting, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Microphones: Array Microphones, Boundary Microphones, Handheld Microphones, Clip-on Microphones, Ceiling Microphones, Headset Microphones
2) By Digital Signal Processors (DSPs): Analog DSPs, Digital DSPs, Mixed Signal DSPs, Application-Specific DSPs, Programmable DSPs
3) By Software: Speech Recognition Software, Natural Language Processing (NLP) Software, Voice Biometrics Software, Noise Cancellation Software, Voice Command And Control Software, Speech-to-Text Software
Leading businesses in the far field voice and speech recognition market are channeling their efforts into creative technologies like internet-connected smart appliances to maintain their market dominance. These internet-connected smart devices, also referred to as Internet of Things (IoT) devices, are everyday items equipped with network abilities, software, and sensors that enable them to connect to the internet and interact with other gadgets. For example, Synaptics Inc., a US-based semiconductor solutions company, unveiled the SYN4381 Triple Combo SoC in February 2022. This innovative product incorporates Wi-Fi 6/6E and Bluetooth 5.2., streamlines product creation, expedites time to market, and enhances user interactions in smart home settings. It also boosts the capabilities of voice control systems in a variety of appliances up to a five meter range. The SYN4381 sets industry standards with Wi-Fi data rates reaching up to 600 Mbps. It also provides support for Bluetooth 5.2 and is compatible with the Thread networking protocol. This SoC not only simplifies development procedures but also enhances the user experience in the IoT landscape.
Major companies operating in the far field voice and speech recognition market are:
• Qualcomm Inc.
• Texas Instruments Inc.
• Mediatek Inc.
• STMicroelectronics
• Infineon Technologies
• NXP Semiconductors
• Tdk Corporation
• Goertek Inc.
• Analog Devices Inc.
• Microchip Technology
• Harman International
• Cirrus Logic
• Synaptics Incorporated
• Matrix
• Knowles Corporation
• DSP Group Inc.
• Andrea Electronics
• Microsemi Corporation
• Sensory Inc.
• Meeami Technologies Private Limited
• Alango Technologies Ltd.
• Fortemedia Inc.
• VOCAL Technologies
• Vesper Technologies
• Adaptive Digital Technologies
• MightyWorks Inc.
North America was the largest region in the far field voice and speech recognition market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the far field voice and speech recognition market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa.