Alexa vs Google: Ultimate Smart Assistant Showdown!
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День томуWhat’s better: Alexa or Google? It’s a question I get asked all of the time. This video will break down each smart assistant’s pros and cons, so you can figure out which one is the best fit for your home.
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2:18 Routines
4:43 Ecosystems
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9:22 What should you use?
10:08 Fight!
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@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому
All right let’s hear it! Team Google, or Amazon? Or maybe Siri?! Let me know your pick👇👇
@janellehayward9018 3 роки тому
Google
@briankrische3364 3 роки тому
Google does have the smoke detector and glass breaking detection, but it's only part of the Nest Aware subscription.
@jakeborg7150 3 роки тому
Google
@ChristianLappinOFFICIAL 3 роки тому
Team Amazon for all the reasons you listed Reed. I am adding some Google Nest Max screens as we are also using Home Assistant as our main solution and can cast instances of the control UI and output things like in the morning push traffic and summaries to the display. Great video and comparisons.
@inbarlahakorpaz6996 3 роки тому
Amazon definitely
@monicapinto3225 9 місяців тому
like the features, setup was difficult for some of my devices (August Door lock, ukposts.infoUgkxhB5YOMNj04GuoAosExygP4cH-dKeb4aB Bose speaker)... but all switches and outlets (5), thermostat, tankless water heater. Unfortunately all I can do is turn on/off Bose. It doesn't support volume or changing channels, but I believe that is due to the particular speaker I have.... Worth getting if you already have other devices to use it with... I don't sit around and ask Alexa questions much so that doesn't really matter to me....
@Hexatomb 3 роки тому
I started with Amazon and loved the idea behind smart products, but after 5 replacements on my Amazon show and every Amazon device constantly asking me try to new things or showing me useless info, I switched entirely to Google. It's been fantastic since the switch.
@dancesingsmile Рік тому
Yeah, I absolutely can’t stand the ads and spammy suggestions on my echo show
@1UnholyAngel 5 місяців тому
Since I just moved into my new home I’m going to google it out with google smart products
@TechWithBrett 3 роки тому
We should do a Smart Home Battle. Looks like I am the opposite, Google Assistant is everywhere with a few Amazon device. There are definitely benefits to having both. Great comparison!
@thomgreaves5323 3 роки тому
I don't know what it is but I just can NOT bring myself to have Amazon in my home! Even before Google/Amazon started the home assistant battle, I just never trusted Amazon, would never buy anything from there ever let alone have an account with them. Many friends of mine have had echo dots, speakers etc but all of these have never been able to out do what my Google Home can do( imported from USA days after released, I live in UK). I am biased because I am and will always be Google
@dnoland77 3 роки тому
Sorry Brett, love your channel too but till google can trigger off another device, I'll stick with echos.
@renardomorgan1928 3 роки тому
Let see it🙏🙏
@ShaneCreates 3 роки тому
Smart home battle...yes!
@pandraus 3 роки тому
ok, finally a live that I would sit and watch!
@JKStudios101 3 роки тому
That Ending Is Just Amazing. 🤣
@cesaramoga 3 роки тому
Correction: the ending is just Amazon device being killed 😆
@asrieldreemurr1647 3 роки тому
Google knew Alexa had control over the smart outlet so Google just triggering Alexa to turn off the Smart outlet is basically the equivalent of Alexa unplugging herself
@JKStudios101 3 роки тому
@@asrieldreemurr1647 cool
@iamsobeautifulomg 2 роки тому
@@asrieldreemurr1647 umm duh?
@matty2073 Рік тому
I agree
@Salem324 3 роки тому
Man your sense of humor is brilliant. The final clip and the whispering to alexsa were gold. Greetings from Chile
@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому
Thanks!
@cristianaraya08 3 роки тому
Wena compare!
@Salem324 3 роки тому
Weena
@itsjuniormx 2 роки тому
How did he do that??
@Shane-RocketMan 3 роки тому
The final clips at the end of every video are always amazing 👏
@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому
Thanks Shane!
@SundasKhalid 2 роки тому
I have found Google to be more receptive to different accents. My parents have a thick accent and Google does a wonderful job understanding most of their commands, even when they are speaking broken English. I also have an Alexa dot and it typically struggles with accents. Something to consider when choosing an assistant. It. can get pretty frustrating when you have to repeat a command because the assistant is unable to understand your accent.
@msbree3813 2 роки тому
I'm portuguese and I have a Google Nest Hub 2Gen. Unfortunately it doesnt support portuguese, so I have to talk to it in English. And, although my English sucks, it always understands my commands. Now the funny part: I have a 3 years old son that only speaks portuguese. Lately he has started to try to imitate what I say when I speak in foreign languages. So, yesterday when we arrived home and before I had time to say anything, he says something like "Tei googue, tune on tha lites" 🤣🤣🤣 I just start laughing... But in 2 seconds, all the lights were on. 😯😄
@hey_ran4748 2 роки тому
Agreed! I had the same problem with echo but Google always understand me
@AbhishekSinghabyexes13 Рік тому
I "think" you work at Google ( ps: i follow u on insta) 😂
@SundasKhalid Рік тому
@@AbhishekSinghabyexes13 hi 👋🏽
@nonelost1 Рік тому
@@msbree3813 In the 1993 movie "Demolition Man", Sylvester Stallone only had to say "Lights" after bumping into something in the dark in the year 2032.
@ambientcafe 2 роки тому
As the owner of both the Google Mini and the Echo Dot 3, the most exasperating aspect of the Dot 3 is Alexa's muffled & muted voice at lower volumes, whereas as the Google Assistant's voice is tack sharp & easily heard (by comparison) regardless of where the volume is set .. and not surprisingly, Google has the better track record at answering or addressing queries ☝🏽😑
@vwing20 3 роки тому
That ending skit was great! 🤣 I’m team Google mostly because of that old but haunting incident of Alexas laughing in the night 😅
@matthew8153 3 роки тому
Those weren’t Alexas, that was Jeff Bezos in his money vault.
@sonicfanfirst 3 роки тому
@@matthew8153 what do you mean exactly?
@JAWDSquad 2 роки тому
@@sonicfanfirst Jeff Bezos is filthy rich so he’s just alluding to him in his vault full of money, snickering.
@PlayshotKalo Рік тому
@@sonicfanfirst it was a joke.
@javianjohnson8746 3 роки тому
Wow! I have an Alexa and you totally just reminded me/exposed me to just how many capabilities this thing has. Thanks!
@fraliexb 3 роки тому
Bro, the last 20 seconds had me in tears. 🤣🤣🤣
@guyfournier 3 роки тому
Knocked it out of the park Reed. Great review and love the ending; very clever as usual.
@TrisyTV 3 роки тому
I really enjoyed this comparison between both products and ecosystems. I purchased Echo Show 8 and have a few Alexa devices dotted around the house. The only issue I find is that setting up multiple users is so annoying. I thought that all the devices sharing the same wifi would make this so simple with different amazon accounts. Setting up 'Amazon Household' just to have two devices with two accounts communicate in the same house!! feels like a chore (despite the setup process being easy and straight forward) and even then you can only have TWO Adult accounts connected. One thing I like about the Google ecosystem from what I've read I don't own their smart speakers is you can have up to 6 users on any device in the house you just have to link the google accounts to the individual devices through the app and unlinking is as easy as linking. With Amazon devices sometimes there are issues just controlling say the lights in the house from both user accounts. Sometimes it's like you can only give one user account priority over a device. Unlinking users from an amazon household means they cant' be linked up again to any Amzaon household in 6 MONTHS!!! so imagine a new housemate, partner, family member etc wants to be connected and you can't even add them to the ecosystem. I know most people really probably don't care about this but I find this small thing annoying and I hope Amazon changes this going forward.
@minimekw 3 роки тому
Reed, you are awesome. I found your channel a while back (2018) and I subscribed just for the dad jokes and little Easter eggs in your videos. Anyone can see you put your heart into every video and it shows. I appreciate the effort and will continue liking and (if I can) sending your stuff to my friends. Keep doing what you do! I'll keep watching.
@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому
Thanks so much Kyle, it means a lot! I'm glad someone likes the dad jokes 😂
@jdsutter 3 роки тому
I've been all Amazon since the Echo first came out. I have an Echo in the main area of the house and Dots and Flexes everywhere else. But I will say that I do have all my smart home devices connected to the Google Home app on my Android phone too because I find it quicker to do certain things with it when I don't want to speak to an assistant.
@PrydeWater901 3 роки тому
That “Fight!” was probably the best outro yet! I’d subscribe again if I could! Thanx for the info on the chair, but that’s more than I can justify (to her) for an office chair.
@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому
😂 thanks! I'm glad you liked the outro!
@MarcelloLins 3 роки тому
What a great video, seriously. Thanks for putting out such high quality content. I am set on using Alexa as my main starting smart-home "Hub" for basic routines automations.
@mariohernandez645 3 роки тому
My whole house has gone Amazon! Just ordered another Echo 5 to join my little army. Oh, and I do have one little Google sitting in the corner all by itself. 😉😂
@KeyBored101 3 роки тому
Lol, the exchange at the end is priceless, great video too
@PranavRajagopal 3 роки тому
The ending is awesome!
@philipcooksey3422 3 роки тому
3:00 lol "hey google, Reed the lights aren't working"
@josiahberry6531 3 роки тому
Hey Reid. Love the videos but I've noticed a lot of your automations involve the use of smartthings sensors and devices which are seemingly discontinued. Any suggestions on budget friendly alternatives? I looked at aeotec but $60 for one sensor is a bit out of range
@loveloveiloveuforever7247 Рік тому
*I like the old style Echo Dot because it's small also **Newest.Technology**, gives out decent sound and doesn't take up a lot of shelf space if you want to put it on beam in the workshop or shed.*
@Ilikeit616 Рік тому
which " it " are you talking about ? Amazon does have alarm clocks ... the most I have used was 4 .... you can set it up via voice or app. every day or just week days or just weekends . easy to do so .... Amazon has a timer also .... great to time a work out or something cooking . I do not use google to much but it does have similar settings ....
@webdevrob 3 роки тому
Android user, loving the Amazon line for everything except the display - definitely considering the Nest Hub Max. How well would an Alexa driven ecosystem pair with a Nest Hub? I didn't fully understand that.
@independent900 3 роки тому
Excellent review. I loved the DropIn Alexa feature before switching to Google/Nest Minis. IMHO, Google home has a few benefits not mentioned here. The first is device organization in the app. Alexa Groups appear to be equivalent to Google's Rooms, but they just didn't work the same for me,, though it's been too long for me to remember why. Also, when I used Alexa it had a nasty habit of duplicating some devices which I had to periodically cleanup. Second, I couldn't get Alexa to consistently let me control devices in a room without including the device name in my command. No matter what room you go into in my house, you can voice control "lights", "main lights", "lamps", temperature, "fans" etc without specifying the room or device name, and you can turn everything on/off by room name. E.g. "turn off the kitchen". Alexa might leap frog, but for the past year I've been able to say "turn the lights on[off] in the kitchen and living room". Also useful to me is using Google Assistant on my phone. E.g. in AZ I have fans on my patio and fountains in the front courtyard and back patio. I can turn these on and off by voice regardless of my location in the house and without unlocking my phone by simply saying "hey google, turn on the fountains" or "turn on the patio fans". A year ago, I don't think Alexa could match this simplicity. For my core use, I consider these features to outweigh some of the fringe benefits of Alexa, though I'd like Google to copy a few of them:-)
@RetroAdz 3 роки тому
Thanks for this Reed! Always glad to see an up to date comparison of these. I'm with Google at the moment and still happy with my choice, but I do agree that the drop in feature of Alexa is one big thing missing. I don't like how secretive Google are about their updates either, but we'll see what the future brings
@SleepyGrizzy 3 роки тому
Thank you for the very in depth review!
@keithvasey1494 Рік тому
this is exactly the video ive spent 4 hours truing to find clear info with a good indication of the good and bad :)
@christiankristensen8635 3 роки тому
7:45 Best line ever
@bragi1 3 роки тому
I'm just getting in to home automation after being out of it for many years. I got setup with SmartThings a few weeks before everything disappeared and I've decided on Google for a few reasons. The first is that I really want the hello doorbell. I like the familiar face recognition. My local utility gives a major discount for smart thermostats so I've got a Google thermostat on the way. I think the Google ecosystem will integrate well with my Galaxy phone which I enjoy. I do really want to get the Brilliant wall switches but I'm waiting on hello integration. It seems like Google is at least making an attempt to open up their integrations and I'm really hoping that will continue. I've been mostly happy with SmartThings so far but it's really disappointing that they're moving away from devices that I'd really like to purchase.
@emmalawson1504 2 роки тому
Very interesting, Thankyou. Still can’t decide 🤦🏻♀️😂😂😂 That ending tho! 👌🏻😂
@vnw06 3 роки тому
i have both, a nest hub max and a echo dot (small house). the thing i am really liking about the amazon platform are the routines. i have tried to implement most of my automatons in smart things. however there are a few devices on the smartlife/tuya/brilliant smart side of things that won't import. amazon's routines fix this problem
@bzipoli 3 роки тому
i use google bc it's better for my integrations with my phone and watchm but i'm not team anything, i give them money, the're the ones who should be team me!
@iamjoehill 3 роки тому
I second this comment!
@nextgentrap3256 Рік тому
No alexa is far better for every language
@PSYCHOV3N0M Рік тому
They're or they are. NOT the're.
@BitsOfBen 3 роки тому
I bought a Google Chromecast in 2014. Since then I’ve built my smart home from that. I’m all Google.
@Epic-cw3km 3 роки тому
Do you have an iphone because I dont know if I should do google smart home if I have an iphone?
@TealtiePlayz 3 роки тому
@@Epic-cw3km bruv ios sucks
@jasonjulian6436 3 роки тому
With Amazon you have a ton of compatibility with Apple products.
@BitsOfBen 3 роки тому
I’m cross platform. I have an android phone, galaxy watch, Mac book and iPad. All work with google.
@suprandom2524 3 роки тому
@@TealtiePlayz no cap as an iOS user seeing my dad with android I’m losing faith in apple halp
@maurice4550 3 роки тому
That battle at the end tho...too funny!!!😂😂😂😂
@Pedro5antos_ 2 роки тому
The chat at the end LOL Really well explained, thanks
@Twistedsackboy 3 роки тому
Very informative, very happy with the options you mentioned for add-on devices. Really wish you would touch on how Alexa records and stores 24/7 all audio while it is on, while Google does so in a more limited capacity only when you say the "hey/okay Google" command, as that was THE reason I chose Google over Alexa.
@manleteater1970 Рік тому
I guess Amazon has some audio saved of me taking some fat dumps then
@D00LEY356 Рік тому
Do you really trust google 😂..they are the number 1 data harvesters out there with probably the worst when it comes to questionable ethics when it comes to privacy..I don’t trust any of them but I don’t really care if they see me scratching my balls either because the benefits out weigh me being seen naked
@donlanteigne8629 5 місяців тому
Loved the fight at the end. 🤣
@helseyrivera3280 2 роки тому
Thank you so much for this video, I needed this.
@jonathanjuha2329 3 роки тому
To me, the biggest advantage Google has is that it can really provide individual results with voice and face recognition. My wife needed to ask Alexa all the time to switch profiles so it would play her Spotify playlist (we use family plan so she has her own account). If Alexa was on her profile, she would recite this long message: It looks like you are trying to manage a device from another household... when just trying to turn on or off a light. Google’s household integration is the reason why I left Amazon.
@mikeimmenga4813 2 роки тому
One thing that may be good to mention, is that Amazon Alexa (as of 26-3-2022) only supports 7 languages, whereas google assistant is offered in 22 different languages. To international viewers who don't speak any of Alexa's 7 languages this might just be the deciding factor. I personally use google smart home devices. This is mainly because I got a Nest Mini for free (Due to the youtube premium giveaway). But since this video has come out, a couple of the missing features have been added to google's services.
@sprescav Рік тому
Outstanding POV
@cycledude_bcn 3 роки тому
Great comparison! and a hilarious video ending 🤣👍 Awesome!
@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому
😂😂 thanks!
@christianliteratus 2 роки тому
The closing conversation with Alexa and Google Home cracks me 😂 that was hilarious!!!
@janellenaumann1570 3 роки тому
Could you do a video on ikea smart home stuff?
@geetmadan1991 3 роки тому
I am primarily on a Google home based ecosystem but now I want a few sensors. Thinking of getting one alexa device to run sensor based routines
@HeyTechi 3 роки тому
Great video! Would love to see a comparison between Amazon/Google/Apple specifically with regards to smart home functionality!
@leemtb 2 роки тому
thumbs up like just for the assistant battle at the end there!! bravo lol
@weatherlover1 3 роки тому
Team Amazon here. Actually got a great deal a month ago on 3 Echo dots with the clock to replace my older 2nd generation ones and they are finally coming today. I also preordered the new Echo Show 10 to replace my first-generation Show which still works well but felt it was time to upgrade. We use the routines a lot as well.
@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому
Nice! I'm excited to try out the Echo Show 10 when it ships in a few weeks.
@anthonythaisianggoh243 Рік тому
@@SmartHomeSolver thank
@anthonythaisianggoh243 Рік тому
@@SmartHomeSolver free
@douglasblakeley9194 3 роки тому
I have Echo Dot in the bathrooms, Show 5 in master bedroom, Spot in guest bedroom and Show 8 in TV room. The motion sensor activates the foyer lights. Alexa controls the Kitchen, Dining room, TV room and bedroom lights, plus the Dyson fan and the iRoomba vacuum. Alexa keeps track of my appointments, medication times, shopping and To Do lists, as well as amusing me with jokes, word of the day, and keeping my playlists. I hope to buy the Show 10 as soon as it comes out.
@customerrepprotect2160 Рік тому
Solely based off of this unbiased review...I'm a new subscriber. THANK YOU FOR TAKING THE TIME TO COMPARE IN SUCH DETAIL!
@JaVvii3 3 роки тому
Loved the ending lol
@rhysdavies8947 3 роки тому
One thing to know, around 50% of the Alexa features you mentioned are US only. I don’t have any Google displays but I guess there aren’t as much geographical favourism.
@TheHellis 3 роки тому
That was good to know. And here I sat thinking I wanted an Alexa.
@Htown_Rocket90 3 роки тому
Been using Google Hub (great display love the layout for homer control) and minis in each room, which works great. But i do wish i knew how many more features Alexa has. Especially the ability for other devices to trigger routines. Will probably be getting a Amazon display now. Thank for the info and great vid as always Reed!!!
@rgarc514 2 роки тому
The one thing you'll love is Amazon's drop in , display or speaker it not only works in home but whoever you have as trusted . Have a display and speaker at parents house can easily check on loved ones.
@andypaulusma3523 3 роки тому
I was given my first Amazon Echo Dot (gen 2) at a conference so I stuck with them. I mainly use them to trigger things in Home Assistant / NodeRED so a lot of the features don't matter to me.
@kamillasteenvinkel5373 2 роки тому
Excellent video, thanks! We've just bought a Google Nest + Google nest mini, but with my partners Amazon Prime deal and loads of music to get to, I feel like the Google system was the wrong decision. Is there a smart way out of this or should we get Alexa in the picture here?
@cgtonic3637 3 роки тому
I used to be all Amazon but I found out that Google Assistant devices can recognize each person's voice in your family and play from everyone's own music services. It's so much better for family, Alexa is just behind
@jimmyochiryna401 3 роки тому
Here in Sweden we only have the Swedish language in Google, so the choice is really easy for us 👍. But i like it, works absolutely perfect. Thanks for the video. Edit: worth to mention, is that i use it togheter with a Raspberry pi 4 and home assistant.
@TheHellis 3 роки тому
And with home assistant most issues are gone. You can easily trigger routines on sensors and just have the pucks as voice commands
@jimmyochiryna401 3 роки тому
@@TheHellis Thanks, yeah I'm starting to realise the potential. :-)
@amsavio1 Рік тому
You helped me decide between the 2...and I went with Amazon echo show 8/2nd generation!
@northwestcutt2215 2 роки тому
Great video bro. After all my research i have also decided to have both. And echo ecosystem with a nest hub max display hub
@OurAppleHome 3 роки тому
We are Apple/Siri/HomeKit all the way, but if we weren’t so deep into Apple, I would choose team Google for sure. The nest thermostat was our first smart home device and it was just SOOOO good!
@WendyOwensAuthor 3 роки тому
Nest thermostat was our first smart home device too.
@pennyowens5605 3 роки тому
Home kit life is right!
@braydenowens6756 3 роки тому
Agreed, I really loved the nest thermostat
@SpaceStrike 3 роки тому
@@pennyowens5605 no it’s trash xD
@pennyowens5605 3 роки тому
@@SpaceStrike Thats kinda mean
@helmutschosinsky835 3 роки тому
Well honestly I tried both and decided to run on Google. By playing around I added several routines to my house. For me, is more friendly to use and people with little knowledge can set up their house with no issues
@morells09 3 роки тому
7:28 “Create a smart home scene to impress her in case I forget to do everything else” LOOOL classic Reed
@drewpowers6038 2 роки тому
Great Video!! Your detail comparison and summary was thorough and very informative, Thank you - Drew Powers
@dankelley9361 3 роки тому
Excellent review of the two major voice assistants. I agree Amazon is the much better of the two, but the competition btw companies keeps costs down & hopefully new features up!
@ror.8245 3 роки тому
ALSO good to know: I am on Vacation out of the country, I can drop in to any of my Echos & it works just the same as if I were there...
@masonldn8647 2 роки тому
And so can you do the same with Google
@RonanPlant 3 роки тому
😂😂 that was pretty funny at the end. Cheers for the great content.
@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому
Haha, thanks!
@davidbrooks9576 2 роки тому
that fight between alexa and google at the end was brilliant
@coy9898 3 роки тому
I went with google since Alexa could not adjust for time zone in Saskatchewan and even get the time right. I called support 2 years ago and they said they were working on it.
@grayjohnr 3 роки тому
Google also has the equivalent of Brief Mode... When you control devices in the same room as your Google device, it only responds with a tone.
@wenbinyang1689 2 роки тому
Really cool and well-explained video.
@Alessandro20090313 3 роки тому
I had a ring video doorbell pro and I returned it to get the google nest doorbell. I love how much faster the google is to see who is at the door compared to the few seconds it took my ring device to do so
@just4therecord 3 роки тому
I sold off my echo dot. I dunno why it respond slowly and never seems to get it right. The response is just not as smooth as my Google home mini. Google voice sounds more human and natural. It also works great with chromecast
@micahjohnson9184 3 роки тому
I know right I use my Google nest mini with my Nest E thermostat and new Chromecast and it works pretty fast and sounds very natural one thing I did notice I have a c by ge smart blub for my room and compared to the google home mini when I ask the nest mini it just makes a chime and immediately turns it off compared to saying "turning off bedroom light" and there a couple of subtle difference's they're both great 👍😊
@just4therecord 3 роки тому
@@micahjohnson9184 even though I do like google assistant, I am afraid they will shelf it one day. Google is not a good hardware company. They never listen and never change much of their ugly interface. Even Chromecast they haven't fix the darker bar at the bottom when playing your photo albums. If I can afford a home pod mini I might try Siri
@micahjohnson9184 3 роки тому
@@just4therecord If it's interface your worried about if enough people want it they should change it if it's software. For the new Chromecast with google tv I get full screen images but it could just be the aspect ratio they decided to place on it I'd let them know about it anyway in case they decide to change it in the future. I'm glad they took a step down in hardware from there phones I'm loving the pixel 4a. Anyways it's cool whatever your comfortable with go with that just know if you have a android google would integrate a lot better than siri if you have a iphone google assistant would be more difficult to use but you can try to use siri with android that might be really tough idk 🤔 apple really loves it's ecosystem to be tight 😅 but I'm here for you if you need anything!
@MarvellanHinton 3 роки тому
That ending was gold!!!! 😂😂😂 I have been team Google for years and have just about all of their smart products. I have been considering getting an Amazon device just to broaden my options. Oh and by the way, Google displays and speakers do in fact have the features of listening for glass breaking as well as smoke detectors. Great video!
@jeremiahasoy5621 2 роки тому
Also, google assistant is way more smarter and conversational regardless of the accent.
@tetrygon8264 2 роки тому
Not sure when the feature was added, but you can call specific Google Nests with any other connected device that has Google Duo. i.e. Tell your kitchen nest to call the bedroom nest or tell your phone to call the living room. imo this is better than the drop in feature of Alexa as the person needs to acknowledge the call with a tap to the device or a "answer" command and it acts as an actual Duo call.
@Angrysagamer 2 роки тому
I'm new to this space and I just ordered myself an echo show 5 and the new Google Chrome cast with Google TV. I super excited about it.
@DanielHebell 3 роки тому
I am all Google as I use UKposts Premium and UKposts Music a lot. If I wasn't, I'd go with amazon.
@specialagentorange4329 3 роки тому
Same
@elguapo90 3 роки тому
Same
@matthew8153 3 роки тому
If Amazon still made phones I’d be using them, but I want a single ecosystem so Google it is.
@martingo2680 3 роки тому
I also have UKposts TV it's all right I might as well get everything.
@tedolson2775 2 роки тому
We went from mostly Alexa to mostly Google. The primary reason was Google answers questions about 150% better and the shopping list is easier to use, but we all use Android phones. We did get a show for easy video calls with relatives and mostly use fire sticks and fire tablets for the kids.
@wl6279 Рік тому
I just bought the 5 gen echo dot, and it is pretty good Easy access to changing wake words, not bad. Sounds amazing too
@jd31068 3 роки тому
love the ending! I have a few of both as I use each ecosystem quite a bit.
@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому
Thanks! Yeah it's definitely fun to try out each ecosystem's new features as they come out too!
@ShaneCreates 3 роки тому
Team SIRI! 😜 Great video as always! It nice to see what the other voice assistants are up to sometimes.
@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому
Siri who?! ...Jk Siri has gotten better 😂 I've been meaning to message you too about one of my upcoming videos.
@Techlifeandmore 3 роки тому
The part at the end where Google turns off the smart outlet is really funny! Also, my family uses Alexa, but I’m trying to push us towards Siri.
@petermartin5624 2 роки тому
Great info, this really helped!
@dnoland77 3 роки тому
Excellent, top notch, especially your little whisper routine with alexa says referencing hunches. You should have included the new device dashboard on the fire tablets instead of the clunky smarthome controls on the shows.
@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому
Thanks David! In one of the next videos I’m doing will go into more depth on the device dashboard for the fire tablets. I agree the smart home controls on the show are very clunky.
@kevinm1728 3 роки тому
I started with Google, tried Amazon on whim they were giving the Echo shows and Dots about 8 months ago and I much prefer Amazon overall. I will say, their camera system integration, at least as it being a security system, is sub par. Decent for seeing who is at your door, but not a 24/7 recording solution, simply not reliable enough.
@DnMcDy 3 роки тому
I use Amazon. I like that there are so many inexpensive devices/gadgets that work in this Echo System. I worry about any change of direction by the manufactures that obsoletes any of my devices. Google makes me think they are copying and/or doing a shotgun approach in their goals. Google has had the advantage of learning from Amazon's mistakes, but have they?
@jaycorbin5361 2 роки тому
Really, for me it seems the opposite. Google may have been second in coming out with the device, but being the much larger company in the space, Google has catched up and at this point essentially surpassed Amazon. It seems like Amazon is the one copying to catch up now. Fire TV is copying Google TV, Luna is copying Stadia, etc etc.
@nerdo_blackxoxo9946 2 роки тому
That ending ... Perfect 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
@PacoOtis 2 роки тому
Dude! Well done! We definitely owe you a beer! Best of luck!!
@aliencord8259 3 роки тому
I Personally like the google assistant more for my everyday need, and my Google clouds apis
@rohit2712 3 роки тому
I think you should have also talked about how both companies handle privacy.
@randomtech787 3 роки тому
I think it's pretty obvious...
@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому
I thought about including a section on privacy but I don’t think I could have done it justice in a short amount of time. I am planning on doing a dedicated video on it because there is a lot to go over.
@nuddle2360 3 роки тому
@@SmartHomeSolver it'd be very cool if you do this video, can't wait
@sartikahasibuan9190 3 роки тому
yess, i have big concerned on privacy
@mattbates481 3 роки тому
@@sartikahasibuan9190 don't worry your privacy was violated when you got a smart phone since your mic and camera can be connected anytime anywhere with little knowledge and software. As for data, that's worth a fortune to companies. So I wouldn't worry about Google and alexa at home.
@gianfranco2767 3 роки тому
nice editing, video shots its improving :D
@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому
Thanks!
@ramnik.khanna Рік тому
@Smart Home Solver, my compliments for an excellent comparison of features!
@martynadams705 3 роки тому
I went all Google some months back, for two main reasons not covered in this video: 1) Android Assistant in the car - I have an Android phone, and I find I can do more with it when driving. Amazon have a device for in the car but it looks terrible 2) UKposts support for the smart screens However, I missed the Amazon ecosystem, mainly because "Alexa" rolls off the tongue much easier that "OK Google". Now I've started replacing my Google speakers again, keeping the Smart screens (for now) and keeping Android Assistant in the car. For someone starting in home automation, I would recommend Amazon over Google.
@kumarsalib722 3 роки тому
I’m already invested in the Google environment, so I’m hesitant to switch. Both brands are still missing important features. I was extremely disappointed in Google’s decision to drop the security system. It blows my mind that they still haven’t switched to a more user friendly or customizable command word.
@thedogisaneldritchgod491 2 роки тому
Google partnered with ADT and are very likely going to buy them out. When that happens, expect ADT to release a new panel (which is really a google panel)
@HomeStuffReview Рік тому
The command word is very annoying. I am so sick of saying "Heil Google".
@AnzorKhawaj 2 роки тому
Man this has to be one of the best reviews I'v ever seen. I'm buying everything
@johnoneill7947 Рік тому
Love this mans attitude. Not afraid, gives respect, what a gentleman.
@zera9579 3 роки тому
Totally agree with most of what you said but Amazons track record on privacy is a big no, no for me and it needs to be mentioned far more!
@SmartHomeSolver 3 роки тому
Great point. I'm planning a separate video all about privacy since this video was already long, so I appreciate the suggestion!
@geraldcapo4400 2 роки тому
Team Amazon.. just so much more fun and customizable with everything and that’s personally what I love about her and all these cool weird added features like the whisper thing
@bigstonez1125 Рік тому
Hey Samuel! Lol
@lkhyeah 3 роки тому
Hi Reed, big fan from Hong Kong! I'm using Google assistant + Samsung Smartthings hub currently, while using the broad link remote to control the inferred device such as A/C and Fan. I wish to auto switch on the A/C and Fan when it's higher than 25 degrees Celsius, but seems I can't as smartthings don't support broadlink. any idea how I can do it?
@ronm6585 3 роки тому
Thanks Reed. I use both. 😊
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