2025年50岁及以上人群科技产品消费趋势报告 (英文版)

2025 TECH TRENDSAND ADULTS 50-PLUS Table of contents Executive SummaryTech of the FutureTech SpendingTech OwnershipDigital ServicesTech and Social Connection Executive summary New technology is capturing the attention of adults age 50-plus, potentiallyrecognizing its power to help them age in place. •More than six in ten (63%) are using one or more smart home devices to add ease and functionality to theirhome.•Similarly, interest and use of home safety tech has also increased with almost half (46%) using one or more Health and wellness tech has the potential to meet some of the growing needs of •Many adults age 50-plus (46%) recognize technology can enable a healthy life, with significant interest (47%)expressed for brain health tech such as brain training exercises or wearables to track sleep and stress levels. •In addition, some caregivers (33%) are beginning to embrace tech specifically designed to assist them, whilemany are also leveraging a variety of digital services to aid in their responsibilities. Older adults maintain a steady engagement with a variety of digital services. •Two-thirds (66%) see technology as a means for enriching their lives by making daily life and aging easier. •Adults age 50-plus currently use more than a dozen digital services to help them manage their home,finances, social lives, and personal interests. •Some older adults are using health-related and non-health specific digital services to help them improve ormaintain their health and wellness. •Most of the digital services older adults use are free, with more than half (60%) not willing to pay a fee for Executive summary (cont.) Tech spending remains steady year over year among adults age 50-plus. •Slight, but significant, increases in ownership of most of the primary tech devices is seen among older adults in 2024.•Smartphones remain the most common purchase made (26%), with most (62%) having upgraded their phones in the past 2 years. AI awareness and adoption are on the rise across the ages, with significant movement among adults age 50-plus. •The use of AI doubled from 9% in 2023 to 18% in 2024.•Among AI users, the general perception is that it is helpful with most expecting to continue exploring its possibilities as theneeds arise. Though interest in new technology is increasing, older adults require some assurances before fully adopting a new •Most older adults continue to believe technology is not designed with their age in mind, but there is evidence this perception is fading; 64% agreed with theclaim in 2023 vs. 59% in 2024.•However, concern for the privacy of their personal data remains a top hesitation to purchasing or embracing new technology.•A support service designed specifically with the older adult in mind provides an opportunity for adoption. Seven in ten (71%)agree with a support service, Technology of the Future Smart Home Tech Today's technology is revolutionizing how older adultsmaintain their independence while staying connected Smart home devices that use the home Wi-Fi to add ease andfunctionality to the home, most are manageable through an app The future of technology looks even more promising,with significant development focused on solutions that Home Safety Tech 2 Devices for the home that add a layer of safety and security, suchas cameras, alarms, sensors to detect if someone falls, remote Todayand tomorrow’s technology includes techdesigned not only for communication, convenience,safety, and entertainment but also for all aspects ofhealth–personal wellness and health, caregiving, and Mobility Tech 3 Technology options for getting around, whether that be in thehome or around town. Brain Health Tech 4 Various technologies such as apps for brain training exercises, awearable device to track sleep and stress patterns, etc. Five categories of technology were evaluated in this Caregiving Tech Tech devices and services specifically designed to aid in the careof another person, such as motion sensors, scheduling Each of the new categories of technology capture the attention of olderadults, though with varying degrees of usage and future interest. Interest and use of smart home tech has increased. Most adults age 50-plus say they want to live in their home for as long as possible.1Smart home technology canprovide easy solutions that encourage aging-in-place, so it’s not surprising this is a top technology category for olderadults. Six in ten (63%) currently use at least one type of smart home technology device. Use of home security Home safety tech revolves around a sense of safety and peace of mind. About half (46%) currently use any type of home safety tech; but a comparable amount (40%) are interested in thesedevices. Use of doorbell cameras and window alarms have grown significantly year over year, while interest insensors for various types of home monitoring is up. Older adults are relatively new to the concept of mobility technology, i.e., Aside from ride