Table 2:

Themes and representative quotes

Main Theme	Quote
Administrative	“Shopping - can order groceries, other products and may receive an alert when has arrived/been delivered”
Companionship	“And just having VIPA speak to them does give them a sense they are not alone”
Home Control	“Skill blueprints - ability to create personalized skills and set Alexa to say something predetermined / customization of answers”
Education	“Getting definitions of word and meaning of phrases, like ‘how to pull the wool over your eyes’”
Emergencies	“Being able to make calls - please call my daughter, doctor, pharmacy, 911, could all be programmed. don’t have to worry about finding in cell phone and especially for patients with low vision or limited dexterity in hands”
Entertainment	“Jokes and trivia can also provide entertainment”
Health and Well-Being	“I knew there were some fitness/wellness apps, so I asked about headspace meditation”
Reminders	“Calendar sync and reminders of social events, plans, birthdays, etc.”