DENVER, CO — December 18th, 2024 — Josh.ai, the leader in artificial intelligence for the custom channel, is excited to reflect and celebrate what has been a transformative year in home control. The introduction of Josh.ai’s new hardware products, launch of the award-winning AI OS software platform, and expansion of its partner ecosystem courtesy of Nimble DevSuite has culminated in 2024 being the company’s most successful year yet.
As the year comes to a close, Josh.ai is proudly shedding a light on where the industry stands. The Powered By You Report highlights the year’s most popular activations, devices, and user interfaces of choice in custom homes. For the Josh.ai team, it is rewarding to see the data from 2024 while moving the industry forward with simple, private, and magical user experiences.
Note: The results below are compiled from Josh.ai systems that have voluntarily participated in anonymous data sharing and do not represent the entire user base. At Josh.ai, privacy and security are of the utmost importance. These results are a mere aggregation of the most common activations among participating users, gathered anonymously.
Integrating Josh.ai Into Daily Life
Josh.ai delivered millions of times over the course of an incredibly delightful year in client homes. Through touch, text, and voice, users were empowered to take control of their environments with a control system as dynamic as their busy lifestyles.
- 83,132,808 total actions taken proves that connected living makes each day easier for smart home customers. Josh.ai saved its users from burning the equivalent of 116,000 calories pushing buttons!
- 219 devices controlled per system means that on average, Josh.ai is responsible for orchestrating a wide variety of devices to make sure families are safe, comfortable, and enjoying a magical smart home experience.
- 70,047,704 actions included the top three device categories of lighting, music, and shading; illustrating how customers rely on Josh.ai to set the perfect ambiance.
Powering Natural Voice Control
In addition to the handheld Josh.ai + AVA Cinema Remote and custom Josh Touchscreen hardware experiences that were introduced in 2024, customers continued speaking freely to the industry’s leader in voice control.
- Josh.ai received 3,661,517 voice commands in 2024, which is equivalent to talking nonstop for three months!
- Josh Micro processed 55.9% of all voice commands. Launched over seven years ago as Josh.ai’s first hardware product, Josh Micro remains as the flagship powering and expanding contextual AI in the home.
One of the most compelling features of smart home control is enabling clients to set the perfect mood with personalized automations. Josh users triggered 2,357,112 scenes in 2024, using voice commands to do so 51.43% of the time. Let’s take a look at the top scenes of the year:
- “Goodnight” & “Goodbye” represented 7.9% of voice commands, prompting Josh to lock doors, arm security systems, draw shades, and turn off a variety of devices before customers climbed into bed or left their homes. In addition to all of its experiential benefits, Josh.ai provides unparalleled peace of mind!
- Custom “Good Morning” scenes made up 4.3% of voice commands, waking clients and automating their personal rituals. Commonly used devices include lighting, shades, thermostats, and music to initiate a vibrant and energizing setting for the beginning of the day.
Customizing Experiences with Limitless Potential
Beyond daily routines and common device control, it was inspiring to see how users are customizing Josh.ai for use-cases that fit their particular needs.
- The most unique Josh.ai activation was a fish tank! With JoshGPT, customers can enjoy their very own aquarium expert with commands like, “Ok Josh, what is the rarest Caribbean fish?”
- 10,000 actions warmed hearts, and hands, by activating fireplaces, tea kettles, and hot water dispensers. Josh.ai is standing by as your cozy companion!
- A select few meteorology enthusiasts triggered personalized scenes with real-time weather data and conditional logic. Not only can Josh.ai adapt activations based on external factors, it can remind you to bring a raincoat as well!
Building an Intelligent Future
The Powered By You Report illustrates that Josh.ai is compelling clients to expand upon and utilize their smart homes to the fullest. In parallel, serving as inspiration for the Josh.ai team to double-down on its rapid growth and tireless innovation. The numbers from 2024 are more than statistics, the data represents memorable moments in customer homes powered by cutting edge technology and human-centric design.
Josh.ai transformed home intelligence in 2024 with the launches of the Josh.ai + AVA Cinema Remote experience, Josh Touchscreen, and AI OS software platform. Looking ahead, the goal is to continue redefining user experiences with intuitive products, game changing partnerships, and a commitment to making the smart home simple for everyone. Stay tuned in early 2025, with the highly anticipated Josh Edge remote and more updates on the way!
About Josh.ai
Founded in 2015, Josh.ai is a Denver based company creating platforms and products that enable true natural interaction with technology in everyday life. With a focus on AI, machine learning, and intuitive design, the mission at Josh.ai is to transform how we live in our environments. To learn more about how Josh.ai powers simple, private, and magical smart home experiences, visit www.josh.ai or email hello@josh.ai.
