Siri vs Google Assistant vs Alexa - Which is right for you?

[@kdkd693]

I’m beginning to find your channel extremely useful - no unnecessary fluff talk, very factual with a logical analysis and no discernible bias, you enunciate clearly, and your videos are a palatable length. Bang for buck. Keep up the great work Matt, don’t change! 👍🏽

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks!

[@richschneider5488]

Ken Dibble I agree.

[@Technobitsarchive]

I personally think that Google assistant is better for most people but Alex is better for the ecosystem

[@robertmotion]

The Technical Panda I agree. It's for this reason I'm torn between getting two echo studios or two Google home Max for my home system. /Bklyn👑

[@daniel_s]

@@robertmotion I got a google home mini for free and I absolutely hate it. I already had Alexa before but routines on Alexa are so much better and the one thing that gets me so freaking angry is if one light is called "light" for example and you say light off it turns off every light connected to google. ugh

[@TomSramekJr]

Jamaica Hospital in New York is the correct, but overly specific answer.

[@krellblue1]

I was an Alexa household for the past year but since watching your HomePod review, started using Siri more and more. Anything I add to my home automation I want to work with both Alexa and Siri, and I have actually found myself starting to use Siri more. The strict command structure of Alexa throws me sometimes, and I set the whole thing up! Forget about usability for the rest of the household. After watching this video, and seeing the delay with the Google device, I think I will stick to a two assistant system for the foreseeable future. Great video as always!!

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks! I’ve found the Google Home to be slightly faster in response to the Google Home Mini for some reason ... still lags behind Alexa and Siri speed-wise.. But in day to day use I’ve drifted much more towards Google and Siri because they’re easier to talk to without needing specific command structures.

[@MsSandhu9]

My Google Home (not Mini) is much faster... as fast as Siri and Alexa. I have noticed it also depends on the internet speed. If I am downloading something on my laptop and/or using my VOIP phone, which all use the same bandwidth, Google Home response time increases somewhat.

[@michaelwhitaker1972]

Not sure why your Google home mini is so damn slow, all of our Google home speakers are very snappy and spot on.

[@UndecidedMF]

I’m not sure either. My Home Hub is faster than my Mini.

[@rodrigojds1684]

maybe it comes with a slower processor compared to the others?

[@xavierlt9991]

this some how helped but also made it harder to decide at the same time.

[@Sunbreaker7]

I thought you were swearing a shit ton at the start when you beep the sound. I think there was a better way to go about it.

[@najverjetnejsa]

I thought it was really funny

[@cruisergear9601]

Very thorough and feels unbiased. Thank you for the comparison!

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks for watching!

[@dfrost666]

I actually watched this video because I am currently making the transition from Google home devices to Alexa. I am doing this for two reasons... 1) I am an Apple user and Alexa supports Apple Music and 2) Alexa’s integration with smart home products is second to none. Example... try finding smart blinds that work with Google assistant. I am sure they exist but I certainly had a hard time finding them. So why not Apple? Well I personally feel like Apple is lagging behind in integration with smart home products which you yourself said in the video but you did also say they are working on it. Fair enough, but my number one reason is Apple does not currently have a smart display. I don’t know how important that is to everyone else but it is extremely important to me.

[@angelc8742]

Thanks

[@Midnight-jk9zn]

The respond time for Google Home kill me XD

[@Hentjim]

Google prob didnt have a good connection with his wifi

[@El_Matin]

RIP. Condolence to your family

[@grahamscoffield4283]

I’m a long time Apple user and I love the sound of my two home pods that are set up as a stereo pair. I use a single Amazon Echo Dot in the bedroom. The one thing that frustrates me about the HomePod is that Siri doesn’t always hear me or respond to me. Alexa hears me every time!!!

[@JadedDark]

Late to the show... but you had me with that intro. Liked and subbed.

[@DevinSmith]

Great content, Matt. Thank for doing these!

[@jamesj427]

It's an ongoing learning process but I chose Alexa because of versatility, price, easy of use with third party stuff, it works with my Roku TV and my TiVo.

[@thegrimmperspective]

As mush as we are an Apple family, we've been Alexa users as soon as the first version became available. From there we've been controlling lights, switches, thermostat, etc.

[@UndecidedMF]

Same here. I’ve been Alexa from the beginning too, but that’s slowly switching to Google ... and now Siri is nipping at their heels. Those are both better at natural language. Alexa is a little more touchy with command structure, but it’s rock solid.

[@thegrimmperspective]

@@UndecidedMF , no interest in switching to Google here. As much as I enjoyed setting up our smart home devices, I wouldn't want to start over. Plus, Google has the least representation in the home. The security advantages of Apple is appealing but with Alexa devices in ear shot of every room in the house, we won't be making that switch.

[@UndecidedMF]

Totally get that.

[@IamvalM]

I’m in the market for one. This video was extremely helpful! Thank you.

[@Knislinge]

Thanks for a great test, one of the best I have seen. I don´t have a voice assistant yet and thats why I looked att your video.

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks for watching!

[@queenlyrica9452]

Very helpful. I’m in the market to install a smart home system that can control lights, cameras, etc. so I’m glad I got to see all 3 contenders side by side. Thanks so much. 3 Big thumbs up!!

[@BobbieTheTechGuy]

I would normally say Google Home mini, but because I want, not only a way to swap between voice assistance, but also both Google Home cast and Apple AirPlay, I will go with the flow and say Sonos One series Gen 2.

[@HangryDwarf]

It's Pickle Riiiiick!

[@UndecidedMF]

Wubba lubba dub dub

[@apaisaad]

Thanks for making the video that excites me all the way till the end, full of pieces of information!

[@DIYtechie]

Great channel. A major difference that should be mentioned is reliance on the cloud. Apple HomeKit works locally, which means its faster and that it will continue to work as long as the hardware works. If you buy a cheap product that works with Google Home or Alexa through a skill, it requires the company that made the product to continue offering this cloud integration. Google has promised local integration, but does still not enable local devices such as a motion sensor to turn on a light. HomeKit devices are generally more expensive though and Homebridge is a great workaround. Apple must still be difficult to work with since Homebridge supports almost everything while less than 5 % of smart home products support HomeKit natively and many Kickstarter products (like Flic) have a hard time living up to promises of HomeKit support.

[@JacobAndJamal]

I love my Alexa echo spot, as it responds and answers correctly to most task . I do like okay google for in depth information, like doing homework “what’s the definition..” task. SIRI is a disappointment, other than play music and make appointments it never seems to get task correct for me... I can’t wait for a future where we can naturally have full conversations with our digital devices. The impact on humanity at that point will be huge

[@nsylvia101]

You got my follow just for bleeping out the trigger words! You are a goat!!

[@kimberlycurtsinger72]

What r trigger words

[@milinshandilya]

This is awesome. It really helps me to make a decision based on what I am looking for. Thank you. Now you have a new follower...

[@Dee0426]

I'm just waiting on my Sonos One to get assistant 😕🙄

[@UndecidedMF]

Someday soon I hope (I’m looking forward to getting that on mine).

[@manuelferran6486]

Waiting is over...

[@ProdByClockwerk]

Regardless of which assistant you think is best, does anyone else feel like the female Siri voice is the one of the most pleasant voices of all time?

[@harikishangullapalli]

Very Professional video! Liked that aspect

[@angelsrosena]

I have two HomePods because I listen to music a lot, however Alexa gives you more freedom if you’re those tech-voice-lover.

[@youthflyer]

I’m an Apple Music subscriber but don’t own a HomePod because of the recent integration of Apple Music with Alexa. My plan is to upgrade my home audio system to a higher end setup that integrates Alexa so that I can play Apple Music through the best speakers in my house (perhaps a Sonos 5.1 setup). I also have a Google Home in my living room that I use to answer more complex questions; and a HomeHub in the bedroom. For me there is no perfect option. I find that Google is best for answering complex questions and Alexa is good for home automation requests since it just makes a slight noise when triggering a request as opposed to Google Assistant who has to tell you that they are carrying out your request which I find a tad annoying.

[@UndecidedMF]

That’s a good call out on how they respond. Google tends to be way too chatty when she responds. A simple bong is enough.

[@youthflyer]

Have you tried out KZbin TV at all?

[@UndecidedMF]

Not yet, but it looks like one of the better internet TV services out there. I’ve tried SlingTV, PlayStation TV, and DirectTV Now. Of those PlayStation was the best option, but one of the more expensive.

[@richschneider5488]

Excellent review and great recommendations.

[@vinhennessy3730]

I used both Amazon and Google voice assistance. In a couple instances in my home they both control the same lights and switches.

[@najverjetnejsa]

Good point about the privacy info

[@horacio1464]

Google assistant ❤

[@kold_hearted6056]

Horacio1464 google mini all the way 😂

[@veo_]

I picked up a Google home mini just for voice command of spotify and one-off queries, without realizing it had ANY home automation features. It gently taught me what it was capable of and before I knew it, I had all the lights in my house automated by routenes and was hooked. I now run Hubitat in my house with Google Home as the voice front end. I tried using Alexa numerous times along the way, but after cutting my teeth on the natural language of Google's Assistant, using Alexa is MADDENING. Also, Google doesn't route me to Amazon products to purchase as half of the answers.

[@tam3marie]

Thank you for the video. I have Alexa all over my home, but I am an Apple user. I started to question my choice that I made years ago. However, watching your video confirmed I was correct. I may still get a Homepod later to add to my smart home mix, but I am full smart home and would lose some functionality by switching over completely. Also, you are right... the depth and breath of Alexa just can't be beat. I basically throw Amazon my money in other avenues like Amazon.com and Kindle so I still feel good about my choice and bing a multi-platform home. :)

[@christianfontaine2946]

This should be an annual video

[@sammylmao9992]

i love how you are using a Sonos one for Alexa :)

[@jimalix6270]

Thanks for this VERY helpful video! I’m just learning about smart home options, and this info is extremely useful!

[@UndecidedMF]

Glad you found it helpful. Stay tuned because I have a home automation for beginners series of videos starting next week. If all goes to plan, it will be a weekly series that goes for 6 weeks. I’ll also be adding to it over time based on the feedback and questions.

[@Astrid_A_H]

This is what I hear when he bleeps out the names Siri: Hey Shit Google: normal command Alexa: Fuckza

[@LoganT547]

Thank you for beeping out the wake words! It's so annoying when I'm watching a video and Google Assistant goes crazy 😂

[@Adam-mi9xk]

Hahahah me too

[@robinvikstrom9763]

Nice video, although you don't even mention what different languages the VA's speak and understand. Siri supports 20 languages, Google supports 18 languages and Alexa supports only 3. What that means is that you can only really recommend Alexa for people whos primary language is English, German or Japanese.

[@UndecidedMF]

Very good call out! I should have covered that too.

[@baibe123]

Nice to know thank you

[@leroygrant7635]

I use Google through out my home. I started with Alexa 1st though. For me Google is better at retrieving info, and it has a more natural flow when it comes to communication than Alexa had. I had two Alexa minis. now they're just sitting in my closet.

[@UndecidedMF]

Both Google and Siri are a lot more natural to talk to than Alexa. I’ve been slowly making the transition from Alexa to Google too. Looking forward to when Sonos adds Google support, so I can make the final switch over.

[@leroygrant7635]

@@UndecidedMF I have a couple of guest rooms I may just put them into. Idk, Alexa tended to start talking without being addressed sometimes. Then that yellow ring that would come o. From time to time. On 2nd thought, I think I'll leave them in the closet!

[@UndecidedMF]

I get a lot of false “I’m listening” events from Alexa too ... far more than Google or Siri.

[@tedharvick9010]

Most weekends, we turn up music and straighten/ clean the house. Which one has the best/cleanest music playback? Whether it be from music on the phone or KZbin, etc. Best bass, etc ? I was hoping to hear you talk about that.

[@UndecidedMF]

The Homepod sounds the best hands down and works flawlessly with Apple Music. Second to that would be the Sonos. It’s pretty damn good with music playback support too with a lot of service options.

[@speakadreamagency7518]

Great content, very well edited. Great job! thank you!

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks!

[@OolongSnakeArt]

I don't have one, but was thinking about getting one. I don't have a lot of home automations however, is it worth it?

[@ninakuru]

Great video! Still don't know which one to buy though! I own a Mac, Sonos Beam and an Android phone, so basically it's pretty split between the three. I started using Assistant on my phone for some things though and I like it so far. So maybe I'll wait for Sonos to include Assistant someday soon. Keep it up!

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks! I’d probably recommend Google Assistant and Sonos devices for you too. Sonos is kind of the sweet spot for people who have their feet in both Apple and Google platforms. Airplay 2 support, plus Google Assistant incoming.

[@ChungoMonko]

It sounds like he is cursing when he bleeps their names lol.

[@JosephMainusch]

Why did you mark the answers to the question about where Donald Trump is from as being wrong when Siri and Google said "Jamaica Hospital." That's absolutely true. You marked Alexa as correct when it said "New York, NY," which is also true, though less precise.

[@UndecidedMF]

I should have clarified in the video, but I was rating based on how I’d expect a human to answer. If I asked someone where they’re from or where they’re born, they almost always answer with the city, state or country. Something specific like a hospital is technically correct, but not a natural or expected response.

[@ppppppporing]

Just in case no one caught this for the conversational questions, Jamaica Hospital is in Queens, New York. All 3 AI were right on this one, google and siri were just more specific.

[@JoeBob79569]

"And Apple, well Apple supports Apple music" This pretty much sums up why I hate Apple. Apple are like that one kid who owns the football, and always takes it home with him when he's leaving in the middle of a game.

[@clarkgourguejr]

Awesome video Matt! I came across your channel a couple months ago and your reviews have eerily precisely answered many questions I've had with smart devices and other tech. But what got me was when you asked for the weather and the assistants said Framingham which is where I also live! What are the chances. I do have a bunch of questions for you about the solar panels, Model 3 and others! -Clark "DJ Voyage"

[@UndecidedMF]

Living in the ‘ham! Glad you like the videos and stay tuned because I have a video on my solar setup coming in a couple of weeks. I’m actually working on editing that today. Feel free to hit me up on Twitter or Instagram. I also have a contact form on my website.

[@1donjuego]

Would you please consider updating this video for the present time? 2.5 years is a loooong time in this market.

[@raphaeldavison4744]

Matt - very good video! It’s obvious you do your homework before filming. I’m keeping my eye out for a second HomePod. I think a stereo pair will sound amazing.

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks for watching ... and yeah, I try to cross my t’s and dot my i’s before filming. I want to make sure I’m presenting accurate information to help people make decisions that are right for them. I just picked up a second refurbished Homepod for $230. The stereo pair sounds absolutely amazing.

[@raphaeldavison4744]

Undecided with Matt Ferrell FYI - BestBuy has new ones for $279. I just picked up one. You may want to go to three 😉

[@UndecidedMF]

I actually thought about it when I saw that sale spring up!

[@ahinckles]

The google AI reminds me of Postmates. At my work today I talked to one that seemed to correct itself and said "excuse me" after. It's so cool, but is a little creepy

[@UndecidedMF]

Google is really entering the uncanny valley right now with their AI tech.

[@ShaneCreates]

Thanks for making this video! Apple gets my vote strictly because they are the most serious about privacy. I think in the long run this will set them apart.

[@UndecidedMF]

I agree. Apple is setting themselves up as the lone champion, which is odd (you’d think others would be on board too). My video next week is on Privacy, so stay tuned!

[@ShaneCreates]

@@UndecidedMF Great, I'm looking forward to it! I'm also making some videos documenting the process of affordably setting up my homekit home. Check them out if interested.

[@UndecidedMF]

Just did and subbed! Like how you’re planning on documenting your journey into converting your home (wish I had started my channel as I did that). Also, you’ve got some great art skills! Love those illustrations you showed using Procreate (great app). Not to mention that doing that kind of puts you into dad of the year territory. In my last job I was a Creative Director at a game company, but my specialty is as UI/UX designer . Have you tried the app Graphic? It’s a fantastic vector illustration app that I’ve been using for logo design. I’m finding so much easier and quicker to iterate on ideas in there than something like Illustrator.

[@ShaneCreates]

Haha Thanks! Definitely not dad of the year, but I do my best! I'll check out the app you mentioned; don't think I've tried that one. You're videos have great production value too IMO...I guess that explains the Creative Director thing. I'm working on that and it's getting a little better each time. Looking forward to the next video, keep up the great work!

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks ... and you too. Your videos also have a great production quality. Looking forward to seeing what comes next.

[@martce]

Thanks for the comparison. Hope you design a second tier of questions to further differentiate between them. Regional and country accents, kids vs adults, trivia are just a few areas I’ve notice Alexa fails quickly and google is better. Have not used Siri beyond the iphone option and is also a miss. My greatest frustration is still proper speech recognition. We use Alexa for timers, weather and to do list, particularly to run a list of cooked meals in the fridge as a way to help with meal choices and discovery of a forgotten option to consider. I also thought the Model 3 would have had more speech commands but the hit and miss of current technology in a quiet home environment made me realize the road noise, and surroundings even coming through a quiet EV adds another audio recognition challenge to be solved for it to be flawless.

[@UndecidedMF]

Languages and regional accents can be real stumbling block for some people and are handled better on some assistants over others. Google and Apple have the lead there (far more language support than Amazon). I’m really hoping that Tesla rolls out more voice commands soon. Elon keeps hinting at it, but we haven’t seen anything added in a while. It’s really tricky, but I’ve been amazed at how far this technology has come over the past few years ... and it’s accelerating. As these companies get more people using them it’s increasing the size of the data pool for them to learn from.

[@GrippeeTV]

Alexa is my go to just because amazon is more of a third party company and not as exclusive, giving them a lot more room for growth. They’re not concerned with keeping people within their brand like Apple or Google. She’s not as smart as Google, but smarter than Siri, and a LOT more features. Amazon gets the win from me.

[@ascensionlab]

very high quality video 👌

[@UndecidedMF]

👍 Thanks so much!

[@Solosheep]

You must remember that Sonos is the only platform or speaker that will support or three assistance. So in that case choose Sonos

[@UndecidedMF]

At the moment it only supports Alexa, but Google is coming sometime this year. Siri isn’t available directly on it though ... it only supports Airplay 2. But yes, it’s the most universal smart speaker you can buy, which is great for flexibility and jumping between assistants in the future. I’ve been slowly moving away from Alexa and more towards Google and Siri (easier to talk to), so switching will be simple with all my Sonos Ones in the house.

[@Solosheep]

Undecided with Matt Ferrell Siri is coming in “July” old article but the target is there. www.google.co.uk/amp/s/9to5mac.com/2018/06/06/sonos-airplay-2-support-siri-control-july/amp/

[@UndecidedMF]

Yep, but that’s a little bit of a misleading headline. Siri isn’t going to be available directly on the Sonos (at least Apple/Sonos haven’t announced that part). You can use Siri on your iPhone or iPad to control audio playing through the Sonos One, but not voice/Siri on the One itself. For what it is, it actually works pretty well.

[@cathix0032]

do we have the technology for annoying robocalls?

[@UndecidedMF]

I wish.

[@RenishaStJohn]

I use the Google assistant as well as SIRI on my handheld devices and Alexa on my home devices e.g. TV.

[@aadi8568]

Google for me. I own a home mini, and I use it on my android phone (Redmi K20)

[@jfbaro2]

I find they are too slow to respond to voice commands (for home automation)... It feels rather unnatural. Thanks for your videos... They are amazing!

[@SultanAusKuwait]

Great Review!. Informative Und Clear Und Well Organized. Big Thanks From Kuwait :-) Who gave this a thumbs down? Losers!

[@UndecidedMF]

Wow ... Kuwait! That’s awesome ... thanks for watching. I got my first thumbs down within the first hour of the video being released. I’d love to know why, but I don’t lose sleep over it. 😜

[@damonvo456]

great stuff!

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks!

[@gabrielnilo6101]

Didnt Know that *Beeeeeeeep* was so *Beeeeeeeep*. Great Vi...*Beeeeeeeeeep*

[@UndecidedMF]

Lol.

[@shaneharvey1946]

You didn't add techalters video in the description

[@toogie9330]

She didn't know the answer so she will crack a bad joke 2😂😂😂😂😂

[@jairofarinas2217]

Nice subtle Trump/russia dialogue lol

[@UndecidedMF]

Ha! I couldn’t resist.

[@estimatedprophethawk]

Nice catch!

[@SanathanDharm]

Google is way ahead of the pack in voice, Amazon is best for integrations, Siri is best for quality of audio.

[@Eriil]

Idk why but when you beep that make me laugh idk why

[@DavidStahlOLDHAPPyMACs]

Great job

[@ahale1987]

Matt, great video as always! From a Home Automation perspective, do you see any value in having all three, or do you have all three by chance / for the sake of comparison? Even though Siri isn't the greatest between the two, as a Homekit user with devices that are compatible with all three, I don't like the idea of having Alexa or Google Asst. at home, only to rely on Siri when I'm out and about. Even worse, I imagine, would be having one of the AIs in one room (say for smart appliences), while the rest of your home is on a different platform and relies on voice control using a different AI assistant.

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks for watching! I don’t recommend using multiple like I’m doing. There are two main reasons why I’m doing it: for comparison, and because I’m a little nutty. I think 99% should stick to one assistant for simplicity and ease of use (same commands no matter where you are), but that they should try to buy smart home devices (lights, switches, etc.) that support multiple assistants. It’s always good to leave the door open to switching if you find yourself unhappy with the one you’re using. This is definitely one of those “don’t do as I do” scenarios ;-). It sounds like you’re an Apple/Siri household, which is a good platform that’s getting better every day. Keep an eye out for next weeks video ... I’ve going to be diving into privacy issues when it comes to tech in general and these types of devices. A little hint: Apple’s doing the best right now on the privacy front.

[@ahale1987]

@@UndecidedMF I'm subbed so I'll definitely see it. The security component was actually a large factor in going Homekit over a platform with more available accessories like Smartthings or Alexa.

[@UndecidedMF]

The deeper into smart home tech I go, some companies and business tactics are giving me pause. No tinfoil hat here yet though. The two companies that I think have the best tract record so far are Google and Apple. Apple’s been making moves to distance themselves as much as they can from our personal data, which is something I admire. Not to mention HomeKit having much better security requirements than some random off the shelf WiFi smart device.

[@goauld88]

I didn't know Trump was Jamaican!

[@thefrench6667]

goauld88 they mean Jamaica New York Long Island

[@DaleSteadman]

Thanks!

[@ryanmac4554]

Bleeps put the commands but says it himself and sets off his

[@truman5838]

I'm happy with correct answers to my question. And the ability to find music and videos.

[@nobenchjawad]

I do like everything about HomePod but its just too expensive comparing it to alexa or google

[@iheartsleepy]

Cortana in the back like:😯😶

[@seansollars70]

I don't have one but heard about Amazon Sidewalk and was saying NO

[@snowgirl926]

You remind me how important our data privacy is. Imagine a hacker got my voice recorded and some other personal data. The hacker can use those information anywhere, like calling financial customer services, per tending to be me to cheat my friends and family for money, and so on. Thank you very much for your video and thoughts.

[@williss9995]

Siri was right. Jamaica hospital is in Jamaica New York off the Van Wyck Expressway. Jamaica is one of the 5 boroughs of NY. It borders Queens NY which may be more familiar?

[@UndecidedMF]

Yep, it’s technically correct, but it’s now how a human would answer that question. If someone asks you where you were born, you’d answer with the city, state, or country. Not the hospital.

[@thelining4078]

Which one’s right for you... or rather: who’d you like to spy on you 24/7 ? :-)

[@UndecidedMF]

There is a little truth to that. Stay tuned for my video coming out next week.

[@CarlosAyala1]

If you have a modern phone, your comment is irrelevant.

[@CarlosAyala1]

If you have a modern phone, your comment is irrelevant.

[@UndecidedMF]

Again ... true. There’s a “big brother” aspect to all of this tech and we need to make sure we’re comfortable with how our data and privacy is getting affected.

[@estimatedprophethawk]

It's very important that people understand what they may be gaining, or giving up (personal stuff) with all tech these days. People tend to overreact to it tho. Apple just had a situation with people being able to listen to unsuspecting contacts using FaceTime. Considering that apple had knowledge of this in December, it seems rather egregious. Google and Amazon have had their well documented run-ins as well, but the whole "privacy issue" is overblown. Google doesn't sell their information and only gives it to the government under court order. The reason for the info they gather is to benefit YOU, not them. Amazon is the same. This is something i-heads love to throw out blindly as an awful thing. And it's certainly scary to think about what could happen if your info got into the wrong people's hands. But the payoff for the consumer is huge and these tech companies could lose everything if they dont have their ducks in a row with personal security.

[@KrisTC]

I recently got an echo dot and a free google nest. I am mostly Apple and so am selling (or gifting) the nest s it is useless to me. I would prefer the Apple device but it is two expensive. I now have 3 echo dots and an echo show 5. Plays my Apple Music and works with my smart devices.

[@lions_roar0716]

The Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is in New York New York

[@UndecidedMF]

Yes, it’s technically correct, but how often do you respond with the name of the hospital you were born in if someone asked you where you were born? People respond with the city, state, or country. Not the hospital.

[@rachnamayank2244]

I used to have just one echo dot and connected it to my home audio system via the headphone jack But I just bought a Google home mini and it can connect to bluetooth speakers Team google

[@VincenzoSims]

I love HomeBridge!

[@HackZ2k10]

I also have Homebridge installed on a dedicated RaspPi. So I can use devices, that do not have homekit support, with my HomePod. "Hey Siri, please hoover the kitchen"... And the robot starts cleaning.

[@MulleDK19]

My bet is on Google. They're the most likely to innovate the most, the fastest in this field.

[@sgoon-cjohnson5834]

Alexa works better on echos, the Sonos one messes things up sometimes

[@brentmcknight5344]

My family atm is all Apple. I like the simplicity of Apple devices I do hate how they control their ecosystem. I prefer Spotify over Apple Music, and I hate how Apple handicaps the user experience (like auto playing when my phone connects to my cars stereo, it will only play Spotify if that was the last media app I was using prior to getting into my car) to make it appear like Apple Music is a superior experience. I think it’s time to jump ship. I just need to figure out a way to convince the wife...

[@tangohassan3930]

This gunna be good!

[@thegadgetzone]

Siri would be the best but Apple wants to maintain their users Privacy so they don’t have many of the features of others.

[@madman3891]

I prefer google but hate saying ok google

[@MsSandhu9]

True.. they should let us customize the names... Let customers choose a name for the assistant.

[@MsSandhu9]

My Google Home responds much quickly. What's the matter with yours?

[@UndecidedMF]

I’m not sure. My Google Home Hub is faster than that little guy.

[@dronexfun8469]

I am a complete moron but even I managed to setup Alexa so all my stuff is voice controlled. I love that you can communicate between Alexa devices and even from your phone. If you call home and someone is on the phone just use Alexa.

[@valentinedpg]

fyi, google assistant has been around since 2011 i think..

[@UndecidedMF]

Google Assistant as we know it today was announced in 2016: en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Google_Assistant There were voice features before that, but not the AI assistant features. Apple had something similar before they rolled out Siri too.

[@estimatedprophethawk]

Google Assistant has been around the longest. It was introduced with the Nexus One in 2009. Just like the siri, Google home also allows for the addition of apps. And what's the deal with using the top of the line Homepod and Sonos speakers vs a little $30 POS sounding Home Mini? Idk. This was the first video of yours I've watched, but you for some things wrong and those skewed against Google

[@UndecidedMF]

Thanks for watching! Google Assistant (the AI combined with voice control) wasn’t introduced until 2016. Before that it was just simplified voice commands. The video wasn’t meant to be a comparison of sound quality of the speakers, but of the voice assistants themselves. My personal preference for which one I like to use the most is Google by far right now. Siri came out with a flash in the beginning, but I quickly gave up on her because of how frustrating her responses were. Since iOS 12 she’s regained a lot of respect from me. So much more capable now and, just like Google, easier to talk to. Alexa was where I starting to put all of my home automation chips when I was building out my smart home setup, but she’s also frustrating with how specific you have to structure commands. And Amazon has had some major security stumbles that make me question how seriously they’re taking my privacy. I’ve got a Google Home Hub in my kitchen, you should check out my review of that, and absolutely love that thing. It’s one of my favorite pieces of tech from 2018.

[@sgodsellify]

"Just like the Siri, Google Home also allows for the addition of apps." Apple developers still cannot make apps for the HomePod. Unlike Google Home, or Google Assistant, those developers can create apps, even for those $30 mini smart speakers.

[@merulshah5086]

Another good video by you, Matt. Remember me?

[@UndecidedMF]

Of course I do! We talked about the Roadster.

[@merulshah5086]

Undecided with Matt Ferrell you did perfection in this video by beeping some trigger words.

[@UndecidedMF]

I’m learning!

[@snowglider400]

What AM I supposed to do if I don't like the video. I mean hate it not just dislike it.