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Use of Other IoT Devices

Use of Other IoT Devices

Over half of internet users use smart wearable devices of some sort

Online ISSN: 2990-8833
CSO statistical release, , 11am

One in fifteen inter users use and internet connected health device

When asked about their use of internet-connected personal devices, over half (54%) said that they use wearable devices such as a smart watch, fitness band/activity tracker, connected goggles or headsets, safety-trackers, internet-connected accessories, internet-connected clothes, or shoes, etc. One in fifteen (7%) use internet-connected health devices for health and medical care such as for monitoring blood pressure, sugar level, body weight (e.g. smart scales) or other internet-connected devices for health and medical care, while a similar number (7%) have a car with built-in wireless internet connection. Just 2% of internet users reported using smart toys (includes robot toys, educational toys, dolls, etc.). See Figure 4.1 and Table 4.1.

Wearable devicesInternet-connected devices for health and medical careToys connected to the internetA car with built-in wireless internet connection
Internet-connected devices54727
Table 4.1 Individuals who used other internet-connected devices for private purposes, 2022