Amazon Echo Show 8 VS Google Nest Hub 2 Smart Home Speakers // Best Virtual Assistant?

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Amazon Echo Show 8 VS Google Nest Hub 2nd Generation Smart Home Speakers Compete For a Place in Your Home Automation Setup.
Amazon took the lead with their smart voice assistant Alexa, but then Google arrived with their super smart AI. Which one is best for 2022?
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00:00 - Question Test (Weather)
00:33 - Intro
01:22 - Screen Sizes
02:18 - Pricing
02:55 - Sound
05:15 - Question Test
06:01 - Cameras & Zoom
06:55 - Sleep Tracking
07:55 - Question Test (Alexa Fail)
08:28 - Integrating with Calendar & Business Apps
10:10 - Google Duo
10:55 - Apps Included
11:40 - Nest Thermostats & Touch Interactions
13:03 - Question Test (Cooking)
13:23 - Photos & Screen Quality
14:43 - Question Test (UKposts)

КОМЕНТАРІ: 73

@RotBe1n 7 місяців тому

does pixel hub allow amazon prime video app?

@iambri.s Рік тому

I currently have echo speakers all over my house, but I’m thinking about making the switch. I think you just convinced me!

@mikedropstech Рік тому

Glad I could help! Thanks for watching.

@jacobramey288 5 місяців тому

I switched to Alexa from Google about 2 years ago. I won’t spend money on any google product at this point aside from cloud storage. They kill of too many products and haven’t put out a “new” generation of speakers in years. Glad I switched to Alexa. When you really get into the smart home areas Alexa and HomeKit are miles ahead.

@mikedropstech 3 місяці тому

Yep. They nailed it for sure.

@omarsami115 2 роки тому

i just order show 8 and i have the google home mini, actually both are good but the size different goes for the show 8 thank mike great comparison

@mikedropstech 2 роки тому

Enjoy the ‘show’ and thanks for sharing (and the subscribe!) 😀

@Pappisnapshot 6 місяців тому

I’ve just switched to Alexa. Hub didn’t pick up voice very good and Google nest stopped cameras so ring home security with Alexa home control seems perfect. As Google wants no part of Ring

@QQRREE 2 роки тому

Great video I am thinking of doing the swap also . Reason for me is the annoying Alexa for your day , has the nest have anything similar that takes over the home screen .????

@mikedropstech 2 роки тому

So far the google devices have been showing my photos perfectly. And the standard today screen is much more helpful to me as it connects perfectly to my nest thermostats, shows more relevant news etc. probably because I’m a big used of google suite.

@daintyheartslifestyle2067 Рік тому

Hello Sir. I find your video very informative. i might be very late to know such kind of techonology but i think its not too late for me to try this kind of AI, i am saving now to buy even just the smallest google home for my daughter's education. Thank you for the info. Keep it up. Morepower.

@mikedropstech Рік тому

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment!

@icemanbrfc Рік тому

Love the fact that my Google can connect to youtube. Great for watching news, sports highlights etc

@mikedropstech Рік тому

👍

@paganguy77 2 роки тому

What strikes me most is that nearly every question to each device resulted in a "here's what I found in a search/on the web" answer. If you keep these on your desk, it seems faster just to use your computer, tablet, phone, as navigating the internet is easier on those, than using the Show or Hub. I have Nest Hubs & Echo's, & find I rarely use the screen on the Hub. Musically speaking, I found that in the $100 or less range, the Echo gives me the best sound, and plays nicer with Apple music than the Google devices.

@mikedropstech 2 роки тому

Good thoughts and you're right, on a desk it would be quicker to use pretty much anything else. But in the kitchen if I'm cooking, it can be helpful. Sometimes.

@DanyDants 4 місяці тому

@@mikedropstech do u think that this can be used at the bathroom while I’m at 🛀 relaxing or this may it will be bad because of the humidity?

@jayantbhatt007 Рік тому

Hi just curious which one is better google nest ( 2gen ) or echo show 5 (2nd gen)?

@mikedropstech Рік тому

You know Jayant, I swapped out my entire house from Echo devices to go all in on Google as I use workspace for my coworking business and we all use gmail personally. It’s been a real let down for me and even after one full year, we miss Alexa so much I’m probably going to buy a bunch of the new ones launching next week and switch back over. It just works better, connects to other apps better and you can actually call from on device to another by dropping in instead of everyone needing to use the awful Google Duo 😱

@jayantbhatt007 Рік тому

@@mikedropstech thanks 🙏

@sayemak99 9 місяців тому

Google’s software and UX looks way neater

@mikedropstech 9 місяців тому

It does I agree. But I find I don’t use my google devices as much as I used to use my echo!

@smelo6505 Рік тому

This might sound silly, I having a gaming station, I was looking for the Google hub just for a clock and have the function to change face and stuff. I really don’t need it for anything else. Unless I’ll see myself using it for something else lol: still doing my homework cause I sorta want it lol I feel it’ll give my desk a touch

@mikedropstech Рік тому

You’re right. I have one as a nightstand clock and nothing else.

@PaintcorrectionLos 3 місяці тому

Literally the only reason i was looking to buy one for a clock now i feel like im underestimating all the features

@lkamore317 4 місяці тому

Which one is the best? Im confused

@egghead2048 Рік тому

if only alexa was as smart as replying to questions as google, then it would be the best. thats "her" weakpoint imo. she sometimes cant answer questions.

@mikedropstech Рік тому

You know, I get it, but my Google hubs have been so hit and Miss I’m lost for words sometime 😳

@tedharvick9010 2 роки тому

Can other speakers be bluetoothed to the Google Home? My wife has an Echo Dot gen 4. It will only bluetooth to other dots. I have a Sonos Gen2, that can do Google(which I prefer) and Alexa. The only thing I like about hers, is the Announce. I go to work earlier than she gets up, so I can tell her Good Morning. My Sonos has way better sound though.

@mikedropstech 2 роки тому

I’ve been trying to figure this out and yes! It looks like you can connect an external Bluetooth speaker or headphones to the nest hub!!

@kazutokirigaya4633 2 роки тому

but in various reviews i have seen the screen on the nest hub looks laggy and choppy if so is this here on the echo show 8

@mikedropstech 2 роки тому

So far I haven’t noticed that and it seems at lease equal to the Echo show. Bear in mind it is a less expensive device so it is possible that price plays a part in performance due to lower cost parts.

@iordaniskaravasilis 6 місяців тому

I own the second generation hub and on Sundays. I have UKposts TV, so I'll have the football game on the nest hub.

@markcottierkw950 Рік тому

I have to ask, where are you from mate? I'm hearing American, Australian and English accents in your voice 😃👍👍🇦🇺🇬🇧🇺🇲

@mikedropstech Рік тому

Dude! So I grew up in England. A Manchester lad for sure (go Man Utd!) but moved to Texas almost 20 years ago so I’m a blend of the 2 accents at this point. Strangely, since I’ve been doing this channel my ‘britishness’ has come back stronger for some reason. Not sure why 😱

@craigbeas6111 Рік тому

My Google says there's no apps on it I have to use my phone with it all the time??

@mikedropstech Рік тому

Try resetting it. There should be some default system apps on there like weather etc.

@craigbeas6111 Рік тому

@@mikedropstech seems very limited indeed over here in the UK

@mikedropstech Рік тому

🙄

@deerenzo 9 місяців тому

I take a look at your review because my Google Nest Hub isn't that great. I often hear sentences like:"Sorry. I didn't get that." even if the answer isn't hard to find. And the software is slow. Also the music controls are weird because you can't skip the music on the Hub what you can do with the Google Home App.

@mikedropstech 9 місяців тому

I hear ya, it’s time for an update I think from Google!

@deerenzo 9 місяців тому

@mikedropstech Yes. And the app drawer isn't available like you showed in the video. So it's basically just as smart as Siri. Just ask simple questions like "How is the weather?" and you get the answer. But ask where the sun shines today, and Google won't understand the question.

@osunamex 5 місяців тому

He show 2nd generation

@loneranger2966 2 роки тому

Do Google Maps work with the Nest Hub 2?

@mikedropstech 2 роки тому

Sure does! Just tried it to make sure and it shows the map perfectly!

@loneranger2966 2 роки тому

@@mikedropstech Wow, thanks a bunch for the effort. Hope the navigation works just the way it does on the phone

@rishabhsingh-gw3gf 10 місяців тому

which one has best speaker for music Echo show 8 or google Nest hub 2nd gen??

@mikedropstech 10 місяців тому

I think the echo sounds a touch fuller for music!

@oobenoob Рік тому

I use my google hub exclusively for viewing my cameras.

@mikedropstech Рік тому

That makes sense. I think it’s a little faster than an echo with the ring cameras too!

@Zephyrnix 2 роки тому

Hey,, Just an FYI, your information is a bit off. You said you can't do video calls with Google Nest. .. Yes, you can. via Google Duo, or Google Meet which are also on your phones and or your PCs.

@mikedropstech 2 роки тому

Thanks for sharing but are you sure? The small ones don’t have cameras so I’m guessing you mean audio only calls? The larger 10” does have a camera and the calls are pretty clear.

@Zephyrnix 2 роки тому

@@mikedropstech pretty sure. Admittedly, I don't have one, but I saw it on another video. Besides, that'd be pretty dumb of google to NOT do that lolol

@mikedropstech 2 роки тому

As far as I can tell it’s video coming in but not going out!

@Max86421 2 роки тому

Try this command, OK Google turn off the light in 10 minutes 🏡

@mikedropstech 2 роки тому

I’m so trying this tonight!!

@felix_five Рік тому

You probably should have compared the Alexa device with Google home max for a fairer comparison. Otherwise great video

@mikedropstech Рік тому

Yeah but they make a bigger Alexa that would compare to that. They’re both around the 10” size and way pricier 😱.

@Slitthroat1776 2 роки тому

Great video. If google had the drop in feature that would be awesome! But I'm not getting Alexa just for that cause google is better in my opinion. Plus Amazon well I HATE CORPORATE GREED, and that is all Amazon is, CORPORATE greed at its finest!

@mikedropstech 2 роки тому

With you on the drop in. Nice to have but not a key feature for most folks.

@kilsnacks 16 днів тому

I am just so pissed off at Alexa cause every time I ask her to play music or do something she says I need a subscription it didn't use to be like that and I have started cursing her out. Also 50 % of the time asking her questions is useless as she tells me something completely unrelated.

@mikedropstech 12 днів тому

That's interesting about the subscriptions. I guess they need to make more money from her!

@colag1966 2 роки тому

ECHO 8 HANDS DOWN. I WILL TAKE VIDEO CALL OVER KEEPINH TRACK OF MY SLEEP AND CALENDAR, ANYDAY.. SERIOUS DUDE

@mikedropstech 2 роки тому

Thanks for sharing your feedback. Everyone is different and although I agree, video calling is super useful, I rarely if ever used it whereas I used the calendar etc. all the time. That’s the beauty of all these choices though, we can choose whichever makes the most sense for each persons needs. They’re both great devices overall!