Table 2

Measurement model: indicator and internal consistency reliability as well as convergent validity

Constructs and itemsLoadingsαCRroh_AAVE
Perceived usefulness (Bhattacherjee and Lin, 2015; Davis, 1989) 0.8770.9120.9180.721
Using a smart speaker improves my performance0.856    
Using a smart speaker increases my productivity0.877    
Using a smart speaker enhances my effectiveness0.871    
I find a smart speaker to be useful0.790    
Perceived ease of use (Davis, 1989) 0.9270.9430.9300.735
Learning to operate a smart speaker is easy for me0.886    
I find it easy to get a smart speaker to do what I want it to do0.778    
My interaction with a smart speaker is clear and understandable0.886    
I find a smart speaker to be flexible to interact with0.806    
It is easy for me to become skillful at using a smart speaker0.864    
I find a smart speaker easy to use0.915    
Enjoyment (Venkatesh and Bala, 2008) 0.9130.9450.9140.852
I find using the smart speaker to be enjoyable0.922    
The actual process of using the smart speaker is pleasant0.892    
I have fun using the smart speaker0.954    
System quality (Kowalczuk, 2018) 0.9100.9310.9150.692
The performance of smart speakers is being promptly responsive to my requests and provides good access0.874    
Smart speakers perform their functions quickly and efficiently0.865    
Smart speakers are reliable (it is always up and running, runs without errors, and does what it is supposed to do)0.811    
Smart speakers provide perfect and precise services in line with the purpose of the system0.852    
I assume no limitations or problems in using smart speakers and understanding the information rendered by voice output0.741    
Smart speaker systems and the output of information fully meet my needs0.841    
System diversity (Kowalczuk, 2018) 0.9190.9390.9300.755
Smart speakers enable me to control many applications0.889    
Smart speakers enable me to control many technical devices0.827    
Smart speakers can execute many commands that I need0.847    
Smart speakers enable me to control a huge amount of applications0.909    
Smart speakers can perform many different tasks0.871    
Device annoyance (Siepmann and Kowalczuk, 2021) 0.8610.9050.8670.706
I think it is disturbing if…     
… a smart speaker asks me to speak to him in a different way0.797    
… a smart speaker incorrectly assumes that I have spoken to him0.851    
… a smart speaker sends me notifications (e.g. information about the status of an order, appointments) without being asked0.839    
… a smart speaker says something although I have not talked to him0.871    
Surveillance anxiety (Kowalczuk, 2018) 0.8830.9130.9330.727
The idea that I would be under surveillance by a smart speaker frightens me0.899    
I find it objectionable when I do not know what will be recorded by smart speakers0.923    
It would bother me that others see my activities via the smart speaker0.644    
It disturbs me that the smart speaker permanently monitors me0.913    
Security/privacy risk (Kowalczuk, 2018) 0.9150.9460.9160.855
I am worried to use a smart speaker because other people or organizations may be able to access my account0.916    
It is risky to disclose personal information to the smart speakers’ service provider0.928    
There will be much potential loss associated with disclosing personal information to the smart speakers’ service provider0.929    
Perceived benefits (Hendricks, 2018) 0.9010.9530.9010.910
Altogether, the use of a smart speaker offers many advantages0.954    
By considering all the advantages, I evaluate the use of a smart speaker positively0.954    
Perceived costs (Hendricks, 2018) 0.8380.9250.8510.860
Altogether, the use of a smart speaker has many disadvantages0.917    
By considering all the disadvantages, I evaluate the use of a smart speaker negatively0.939    
Value- in-use (Cronin et al., 2000; Hendricks, 2018) 0.8910.9320.8980.821
Overall, the value of using a smart speaker to me is high0.910    
Comparing what I give up and what I receive, the use of a smart speaker is of high value0.906    
The use of a smart speaker satisfies my needs and wants0.902    
Continuance intention (Bhattacherjee, 2001) 0.9800.9870.9800.962
I intend to continue using a smart speaker rather than discontinue its use0.977    
I predict I would continue using a smart speaker0.983    
I plan to continue using a smart speaker0.982    

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