# Older Adults and Voice Interaction: A Pilot Study with Google Home

arXiv: https://arxiv.org/abs/1903.07195 · HTML: https://mlsanity.com/paper/1903.07195/

## Key facts

- Cited by 2 papers in the map (data through 14 Oct 2026).
- First posted on arXiv 17 Mar 2019.

## Built on by (most cited first, 2 of 2)

- [TalkTive: A Conversational Agent Using Backchannels to Engage Older Adults in Neurocognitive Disorders Screening](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2202.08216/) (2022)
- [Conversational Agents for Older Adults' Health: A Systematic Literature Review](https://mlsanity.com/paper/2503.23153/) (2025)

## Abstract (arXiv)

In this paper we present the results of an exploratory study examining the potential of voice assistants (VA) for some groups of older adults in the context of Smart Home Technology (SHT). To research the aspect of older adults' interaction with voice user interfaces (VUI) we organized two workshops and gathered insights concerning possible benefits and barriers to the use of VA combined with SHT by older adults. Apart from evaluating the participants' interaction with the devices during the two workshops we also discuss some improvements to the VA interaction paradigm.