Virtual assistants are here to stay in homes and make daily life easier. Leaders in this market include Amazon’s Alexa and Google Home, two devices that share functions but have significant differences. Which of these two voice assistants should you buy?
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If you are still unsure about which device to buy, it is important to understand that the choice depends on your specific needs. Both have their own characteristics in terms of their speaking style, the way they answer questions, and their ability to interpret.
Developed by Amazon, Alexa comes with the Echo Plus smart speaker series. This device can make your home a smarter place by connecting various devices. Home appliances such as microwaves, televisions, radios, lights and security cameras are all controlled with voice commands.
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For example, if you want to know the weather forecast, ask “Alexa, what’s the weather like?” Just say. and you will get instant response. Alexa also has the ability to create daily exercise routines for users who want to stay active.
Smart outlets compatible with this assistant can manage any outlet, smart cameras monitor activity in and around your home, and smart locks give you constant control over who comes and goes.
Alexa app can even remind you If you forgot to close the front door. across Amazon devices The most used ones are Echo, Echo Plus, Echo Spot, Echo Dot, Echo Sub and Amazon Smart Plug.
On the other hand, Google Home is a smart speaker developed by Google in 2016 and so on. Alexa works with voice commands via Google Assistant. This device works through launchers that allow users to set custom routines and commands.
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Google Home offers automations to open or close windows and blinds at specific times; It offers functions such as controlling timers with functions such as pause, resume or restart, muting devices, turning on computers or televisions, and running software updates.
Unlike Alexa, users must start commands with “Hey Google.” for example, “Hey Google, what time is it?”and the Assistant will respond with the necessary information.
If you want to listen to music, you can request specific songs by saying commands like “Play Bohemian Rhapsody by Queen.” You can also do other activities, like get nutritional information, turn Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on or off, or play videos on YouTube or music on Spotify or Google Play Music.
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So when deciding which voice assistant to purchase, it’s important to consider your specific needs and how you plan to use it. Use this technological tool in your daily life. Both Alexa and Google Home offer useful solutions, but the choice will depend on your personal preferences and needs.
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*This content was prepared based on information received from La Nación with the help of artificial intelligence and was reviewed by a journalist and an editor.
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