When it comes to home audio and gadgets, you can't beat smart speakers and the convenience they offer. These voice-activated devices are the do-it-all home assistants that let you do everything from controlling your appliances to streaming music and so much more.
Smart speakers for your home
We've got plenty of voice-activated smart speakers to choose from. If you’re fully integrated into Apple’s ecosystem, the HomePod brings you the best of Siri to your home in a neat and sleek package. Whether it’s controlling your Apple TV or streaming your favourite playlists from your Apple Music library, it can do it all. If you want to experience the convenience of the Internet of Things, Google Home and Amazon’s Echo are compatible with most smart home appliances, making them a great choice for home automation. Set up schedules and voice commands for activating your lights or turn on your air conditioner or TV with your voice. With smart speakers, the possibilities are endless.
If you’re going to be using your voice command speaker occasionally or just want a voice assistant for talking to your appliances, the Echo Dot or the HomePod Mini gives decent sound quality. And if you want something for your bedside, the Echo Spot which has a small display that makes it double as a smart alarm clock. And if you want a screen on your voice-activated speaker, the Echo Show and Google’s Nest Hub feature a vibrant screen that can display more information and live updates.
For most users, the Echo and HomePod provide a good balance of audio quality and hands-free control but for the audiophiles. The Echo Studio features a large woofer for truly rich audio. This AI-powered powerhouse has a deep bass that’ll make your heart pump. Most voice speakers are capable of multi-room audio, meaning you can get multiple, connect them to your Wi-Fi and stream music on all of them at the same time to fill your home with music. And if you’d rather not rely on streaming apps, all smart speakers feature Bluetooth connectivity and allowing you to play audio from your phone.
