The storytime home assistant feature on Google Home is done in collaboration with Disney. The device is now compatible with several Little Golden Books and can appropriately accent fairytale stories as adults read them to little ones. The tech interventions include relevant sound effects and ambiance-driven music. To activate the home assistant feature, one must simply give the command "Hey Google, let’s read along with Disney." One of the more popular story sound effects that are made available through the Google x Disney collaboration is 'Moana and Coco.'
This is yet another example of how tech is being inserted and adapted to some of the most intimate moments of family life. The sound-emitting home assistant feature will surely increase the entertainment value of storytime and delight little ones.
Storytime-Enhancing Home Assistant Features
Google Home & Disney Add a Sense of Magic to Bed Time
Trend Themes
1. Interactive Storytime - Collaboration between tech companies and entertainment industry for interactive story reading experiences creates opportunities for interactive voice applications.
2. Ambient Tech Integration - Integration of sound effects and ambient-driven music during story reading sessions creates opportunities for smart home gadgets and entertainment companies to create immersive experiences.
3. Kid-friendly Home Assistants - The development of home assistants tailored towards safe, kid-friendly content creates opportunities for companies that want to tap into the youthful market.
Industry Implications
1. Smart Home Gadgets - Smart home gadget developers and makers can leverage collaboration with entertainment companies to create immersive storytime experiences.
2. Entertainment - Entertainment companies can leverage collaborations with voice assistants and smart home gadgets to create new products and services that enhance user experiences.
3. Children's Books - Children's book publishers can partner with tech companies to create interactive reading experiences, increasing engagement and creating new revenue streams.