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Thread is a related technology based on Zigbee, and turns many compatible accessories into their own “border routers” within a household mesh, making hubs less important. In that same test, Siri was only able to answer 83% of questions correctly. However, Siri actually beat the Google Assistant when it came to commands, such as sending a text message, playing music, adding a meeting to your calendar, and more. As for the Google Home and Nest models, its virtual assistant is, well, the Google Assistant.
If you have a smart display with a camera, then Alexa uses Skype for video calls, while Google Duo is the equivalent on Nest Hub Max. Each person needs to set up a voice recognition profile for the best customization options so the virtual assistant can provide personalized options. That said, hub and compatibility issues should become reduced once Matter and Thread are commonplace. The former is a universal networking protocol that should allow accessories to work on any major smart home platform, including Apple HomeKit and Samsung SmartThings.
Google Nest Mini vs. Amazon Echo Dot
Nice sound, a crisp screen, and premium video options—plus wide smart-device compatibility—make the Echo Show the most well-rounded smart display for using Alexa. Both Google Home and Alexa win the price wars, but the three smart speakers are in a very close race in terms of hardware quality. Of the three contenders, Alexa posts good results in some of the most important metrics. Alexa wins in countertop dominance and compatibility with other smart home devices. Alexa's popularity as a smart home hub is partly propelled by its wide-reaching compatibility. A Statista report shows that Alexa is compatible with around 100,000 smart home devices.
Alexa now lets you link your Apple Podcasts account like a music service, giving tighter integration for those on iOS devices and Macs, while Google Podcasts seems to have improved on the Assistant. Like a larger version of the Google Home Hub, the Nest Hub Max is big-screen smart display for your home, with a front-facing camera for video calls and the facility to check on your home remotely. Covered in recycled fabric, this is bigger and taller but still looks like the Nest Mini. The difference is that it’s focused much more on audio quality, making it the best Google option for music. We found it great at reproducing bass and like that it has Bluetooth to play music from your phone.
Alexa vs. Google Assistant: Smart home
This guide will explain the core differences between Alexa and Google Assistant and which one you should choose for a smart home ecosystem versus your phone. Shop your favorite products and we’ll find the best deal with a single click. Occasionally, these speakers will be available at discount, although from what we’ve seen, it’s a bit more likely to see deals for the Echo.
We found plenty of articles that summarize what each platform can (or can't) do, but many skimmed over how well each does basic tasks. We also didn't see very much information about how these platforms leverage their smartphone apps. It places all of your devices on the app's home screen so you can quickly navigate to the one you want to control.
Alexa vs Siri Comparison Table
Alexa supports linking outside calendar accounts directly, but you’re limited to Google, Microsoft, or Apple iCloud. Some good news is that outside of photos, both platforms support plenty of third-party alternatives. They each allow Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and more for music, not to mention video services like Netflix and HBO Max. As we’ve suggested before however, if you’re a diehard YouTube fan, you’re going to want Assistant. Since Google has a lot of experience answering questions with its search engine, it’s no surprise that the Google Assistant provides more detailed and informative answers.
The only real difference is how voice search answers questions, with Alexa usually offering briefer answers and Google providing more detail. Even then, you'll likely get a satisfactory answer on most questions as long as you're not digging too deep into specifics. Other features include activity alerts so you know your loved one's up and at 'em for the day, or the ability to remotely set up Alexa routines or reminders on your loved one's Echo device. One recent Alexa feature, Hunches, even allows it to automatically turn off lights when it thinks everyone's asleep or out of the house. Hunches can also change Alexa Guard to Away mode for added security when you leave for an evening run.
How we decided: Google Home vs. Amazon Alexa
Simply say a trigger word and tell it what you want to listen to, and it starts playing. But they’re also digital assistants that can be used to control smart devices, order products online, and much more. Both Alexa and Google Assistant are pretty good at these tasks, but Alexa can do more things, especially when it comes to controlling smart-home gear. Both assistants offer some form of multiroom audio functionality, including creating groups of speakers via your smartphone. Alexa and Google Assistant also support audio playback from some music services to Sonos speakers, while Google Assistant can communicate with any Chromecast-connected speaker.
But due to its universality in connecting with multiple devices seamlessly, Alexa wins over Siri, a premium a sophisticated system. Is much more open in this regard, and it is easy to find it in all kinds of products, including this Netgear Orbi Voice that we already told you about a long time ago. Both Alexa and Google Assistant are available on watches, televisions, and mobile phones.
Priced at £89.99, the smart speaker has a bright LED light ring at the base of the sphere that reflects off of surfaces for added visibility. Additionally, Google Assistant and the Google Home app will work with other compatible 3rd party security devices. When deciding which voice assistant is the best, weigh the pros and cons of each assistant, then let your preferences kick in.
Alternate dialects may be available, and sometimes, multiple languages can be used simultaneously. In the US you can choose not just English or Spanish, but a combination of the two if you’re in a multilingual household. Alexa quickly answers common questions, like the distance to the sun or the name of Canada’s Prime Minister. When that’s not enough, it can fall back on services like IMDb or Wikipedia, although there are some gaps in its wisdom.
John is a technology journalist specializing in smart home devices, security cameras, and home security systems. John holds a Bachelor's degree in Communications, Journalism emphasis from Utah Valley University. In his spare time, he enjoys hiking, photography, cooking, and starting countless DIY projects he has yet to complete. Both assistants can listen for a few seconds after your first voice command, so you don't get weary of repeating wake words. The feature is called Continued Conversation on Google and Follow-up Mode on Alexa.
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