Why Alexa is Better Than Google Home: a blog about smart home devices to counter the current google market domination.

WHY Alexa better than Google? That's a tough question because they're both similar and we find it difficult to pick between the two. Which one you decide to go with may well depend on which you personally prefer and what kind of products you're using than which is technically 'better'.

Having said that, Alexa tends to be better when it comes to support for a wider range of devices, as well as better smart home integration. So if you have a lot of smart home devices already, Alexa might be your best bet. 

However, lots of users who have put the two devices head-to-head believe Google Assistant could be the smarter of the two. And, with Google's A.I. learning experience, and wider variety of voices than Alexa, it has the biggest potential for the future. 

Features of Google Home

1. Hands-free speaker

Once you’ve set the device up using your smartphone, Google Home is a great hands-free speaker that learns and helps you in your daily life.

Using only your voice, you can control compatible devices around your home by using the command ‘OK Google, *insert command here*’. We’ve listed our top commands below so you can test it for yourself!

2. Multiple user support

Google Home supports multiple user support which is perfect for busy households. Teach your device to recognise multiple voices for a more personal experience.

Individual users can tap into their favourite music service to hear personal playlists or get personalised answers to questions such as ‘Is my flight delayed?’ or ‘what does my commute to work look like?’

Google Home can recognise up to 6 individual users. here*’. We’ve listed our top commands below so you can test it for yourself!

3. Get answers from Google

With Google Home the power of Google is on the tip of your tongue. Get real time hands free answers so you can focus on what you’re doing. Or have fun with some trivia or a game from the Google Assistant.

4. Listen to your music

Google Home isn’t just a hands-free assistant, the built-in speakers also pack a pretty powerful punch and work with your favourite streaming services (Spotify, Google Music and TuneIn).Ask Google to play your favourite playlist on Spotify, or why not control speakers around your home using Chromecast Audio devices?

5. Manage your everyday tasks

Do you lead a busy life and get frustrated when having to manually look through your calendar. Google Home will read your planned day back to you when you ask it. You can also add things to your diary.

Google Home will acknowledge requests such as ‘Add dinner with Alex tomorrow at 6pm to my calendar’ or ‘set an alarm for 7am tomorrow morning’.

6. Control your home

Google Home works seamlessly with some of the leading smart product manufacturers. Nest, Philips Hue, LIFX, TP-Link, WEMO and many others will work with the Google Home ecosystem so you can ask it to do things such as ‘set the thermostat to 21 degrees’ or ‘turn the kitchen lights on’.

7. Works with Chromecast

If you have Chromecast devices plugged into your TVs or speakers you can use Google Home to do tasks such as ‘play “Extras” from Netflix on my TV’ or ‘play the new Drake album on Spotify from my Kitchen speakers’Bottom of Form

8. Style your home

Not happy with the standard ‘Silver, Metal’ finish on your Google Home? You can now choose from a selection of different colours/ styles to match your home.

9. Translation

Learn a new language with Google Home. It’s never been easier to find out how to say a certain phrase in a different language.Trying to communicate with a foreign exchange student? Let Google Home help you out!

10. Weather

“I wonder what the weather’s going to be like tomorrow for my sons football match?” Now you don’t need to wonder as Google Home will give you the answers. ‘OK Google, what’s the weather going to be like in Liverpool tomorrow afternoon?’

Features of Amazon Alexa

• It is capable of voice interaction,
• Music playback
• Making to-do lists
• Streaming podcasts
• Playing audiobooks
• Providing weather, traffic, sports other real-time information, such as news .

Alexa can also control several smart devices using itself as a home automation system. Users are able to extend the Alexa capabilities by installing "skills" (additional functionality developed by third-party vendors, in other settings more commonly called apps) such as weather programs and audio features.

Most devices with Alexa allow users to activate the device using a wake-word (such as Alexa or Amazon); other devices (such as the Amazon mobile app on iOS or Android and Amazon Dash Wand) require the user to push a button to activate Alexa's listening mode, although, some phones also allow a user to say a command, such as "Alexa" or "Alexa wake". Currently, interaction and communication with Alexa are available only in English, German, French,Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Japanese, and Hindi.^[5] In Canada, Alexa is available in English and French.

What is the difference between Google Home and Alexa?

The most literal answer to this question is that Google Home is a smart speaker powered by Google Assistant while Alexa is the virtual smart assistant behind Amazon’s Echo smart speaker. Generally speaking, the average person is using the term “Google Home” and “Alexa” to both describe the respective smart speakers themselves.

• Google Home is a smart home hub made by Google that integrates well with other Google-powered devices like Chromecast, Nest Thermostats and Nest Cams. This hub can carry contextual conversations and give you seamless responses to multiple commands.
• Alexa is a software created by Amazon that is integrated into the hub, Amazon Echo. Alexa acts as a virtual assistant that can be taught new commands and is constantly being updated to become more “human-like”. Alexa is more compatible with a home that uses Amazon Fire Stick, Ring Cams and Doorbells or maybe the ecobee smart thermostat.

There are plenty of differences when it comes to the devices, mainly when it comes to capabilities, but essentially they are both Smart Home Hubs that connect to smart devices in your home to make living life a little bit easier.

Alexa’s name is often used interchangeably with the Amazon Echo. There are several “Echo” models to choose from with different features. Google Home also has a number of models to choose from, not all of them actually referred to as “Google Home”.

For a first time user, this can be really confusing! By the end of this article, you should be able to make an informed decision and be a bit of an expert on the topic. My personal preference is Alexa supported products because they are more supportive of third-party integrations.

What makes Alexa the better virtual assistant? Why is Alexa ahead of its competitors? Find out here.

The Google Home and Amazon Alexa are both great smart home hubs. Google's voice assistant is better at understanding what you mean without giving a really specific command, while Alexa does more.

Aesthetically, both companies put out great looking products, so you can't go wrong. The decision will probably come down to which system is easier for you to integrate with: If you're already a Prime subscriber, the Echo is a great choice. If not, you may want to go with Google. With a few more years of growth, there's a chance it could surpass Amazon as the premier smart speaker manufacturer.

The Alexa  is getting smarter and more powerful every week, with incredible features that you won't believe. Amazon has put everything into this surprise hit and have recently expanded its ecosystem . Alexa, the brains behind the machine, that powers your music, smart home, alarms/timers, and so much more.

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