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DefinitionA smart speaker (スマートスピーカー) is an internet-connected speaker that turns what you say into text data through speech recognition (音声認識), and its voice assistant (音声アシスタント) answers by voice or operates devices.
ExplanationThe voice it receives is analyzed by an online service, and depending on the result it reads out the weather, plays music and so on. Linked with compatible lights or air conditioners, it lets you control appliances by voice alone. What sets it apart from other devices is that voice, not a screen or buttons, is the core of both input and output.
AnalogyLike a butler who answers when called and passes your requests on to the devices around the house.
Memory hookIt is also called an AI speaker. Smart refers to how it connects to the internet and gives clever responses.