Amazon Alexa has long been one of the most popular smart home platforms, as it offers a robust suite of hub devices (like theEcho Show 8) and supports hundreds of third-party products. Hubspace, by comparison, is much more niche. The platform was only compatible with a handful of devices...
The best smart speakers put Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri in your home to answer questions, control smart home devices, play music and more.
The original Apple HomePod speaker was discontinued in 2021. The only available HomePod models are the HomePod Mini and the second-generation HomePod. Apple doesn't have a smart display equivalent to Amazon's Echo Show and Google's Nest Hub product line. This is a huge limitation. Voice Assis...
While the main appeal of both devices is definitely the smart functionality, they are also speakers – and therefore, sound quality matters. The original and now discontinued Google Home Max absolutely lead the way in terms of sheer volume – without it, the Echo Studio is the new king. The...
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It will respond to a wake word of Alexa, Echo, Amazon, or Computer, depending on which you choose in your Amazon Echo preferences. Other voice assistants also use wake words. Siri uses "Hey, Siri." Google Home uses "Okay, Google." Windows 10 responds to "Hey, Cortana," and soon...
Alexa vs Google Assistant: Which is better for a smart home? Nanoleaf For most homes, Alexa is the safer bet. It has a larger number of compatible accessories and speakers, not to mention its skill library. Some Echo devices double asZigbeehubs, allowing you to pair low-cost accessories fr...
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SEE ALSO: Amazon Prime Day vs. Black Friday: When are the deals better?The Echo (Fourth Generation) and Echo Dot (Fifth Generation) fall in the middle of the Echo line-up. The Echo Show, is at the top of the range, with its motion-tracking screen, while the Echo Pop is even small...