Hatech - The Franken Quest OculusJan.15.2020
The Future is voice-based: voice search, podcasts, voice-controlled objects. Siri was the first real game changer in the voice technology but nowadays all we hear about is Amazon Echo and Google Home devices. The smart speakers which allow you to control almost anything in your house through voice. Even if you aren’t ready yet to let one of those into your home, get a head start and check out the comparison below as one day you will have one!
Google Home comes in 3 sizes: Google Home Mini, Google Home & Google Home Max. The most popular size, the Google Home looks like a modern ceramic vase that makes it a great fit for any home.
Amazon Echo also comes in 3 versions: Echo, Echo Dot & Echo Spot. Their design is less modern, and the amazon branding is more visible.
Google assistant has been named best assistant on the market because it scored the highest at IQ tests and because it can control the biggest amount of applications.
Several studies place Alexa, the Amazon assistant, at a similar level as Google Assistant. The great thing about Echo is the fact that you can install additional skills to it, making it easy for third-party devices to connect.
Google Home pairs perfectly with Android devices and associated devices Chromecast or smart Tv’s for instance but also external devices such as lamps or thermostats.
Echo definitely beats Google Home when it comes to compatibility since it works well with both Android & IOS devices and connects with the highest number of external devices: bells, locks, lights etc.
The mid-range smart speaker for Google Home’s recommended retail price is $129 while Amazon Echo is available for $99
Here is a list of what do people actually ask their smart speakers:
Weather forecast, recipes, play specific music, play a podcast, turn the music up, spelling check, calculations, alarm clock setup, agenda check, read a book, call somebody, set reminders, adjust the temperature, lock the door etc.
