Google™ Home and Amazon Echo: Which Voice Assistant Device is for me?
“Hey Google, remind me to call Jill on Monday.” “Alexa, play classic rock songs.” Stay entertained and simplify your life when you choose the voice-activated Google Home and Amazon Echo. The speakers on Google Home and Amazon Echo both deliver rich, dynamic sound, and each system can integrate with other speakers, so you can enjoy surround-sound audio for special events at the office and morning dance parties at home with the kids. With sister models like Amazon Echo Dot and Google Mini, you can even set up an intercom system to stay connected with everyone around the house or the office.
Do you stream movies and TV shows, have a Wi-Fi thermostat or use a specific mobile device? Adding a digital assistant to your smart home system can depend on the compatibility of your existing devices. Google Home might be the ideal choice if you use a Nest thermostat, text with an Android phone like the Pixel or stream entertainment through a Chromecast. However, if you cool off thanks to an ecobee thermostat, enjoy blockbuster hits through the FireStick, and become engrossed in your favorite Kindle novels through Amazon Prime, consider using Echo.
What can I do with my Google or Amazon voice assistants?
It all starts with the phrase “Hey, Google” or “Alexa.” Whether you need to set up a calendar event for an upcoming meeting or are just searching the Web for answers to your burning questions, everyday tasks can be simplified and crossed off in your brain the moment you think of them just by getting the attention of your Google Home or Amazon Echo devices. Home is powered by Google’s intelligence, so it can scour the Internet for your queries and follow-up questions; while Alexa also has the capability to handle shopping requests.
When you’ve learned how to use Google Assistant or Alexa, you’ll be able to confidently automate daily duties at home and remotely manage critical systems in your business.
