U.S. TV second screen usage reach 2017| Statista

This statistic shows the share of internet users in the United States who use another device while watching TV or streaming digital video to TV as of March 2017. During the survey period, it was found that 81 percent of U.S. online adults were second screen users, accessing content on their smartphones, tablets or computers during regular TV consumption.

Percentage of internet users in the United States who use another device while watching TV or streaming digital video on TV as of March 2017

Characteristic	Share of respondents
While watching TV	81%
While streaming digital video on TV	72%

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Release date

May 2017

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Region

United States

Survey time period

March 2017

Number of respondents

total survey n=821

Age group

18 years and older

Method of interview

Online panel

Supplementary notes

Question: "Which of the following devices, if any, do you use simultaneously while watching TV?"

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