Review of the Apple Homepod and Homepod Mini
Apple is famous for their iPhone, iPad, Macbook series or their Apple watches. However, in 2018 Apple entered the smart speaker market with their ‘Apple Homepod’. Is the company that leads the smartphone market ready to enter the smart speaker market? Apple’s Smart Speakers in a Nutshell Features Homepod (1st Generation) Homepod (2nd Generation) Homepod […]
Review of the Amazon Echo Studio
The most popular smart speakers from Amazon are the Amazon Echo and the Amazon Echo Dot. However, these voice assistants fall short in premium audio quality. Therefore, Amazon released the Amazon Echo Studio to counter the critiques and competitors such as Sonos or Apple. The Echo Studio received an average rating of 4.6 out of […]
Comparing the Amazon Echo Dot Generations
Amazon Echo Dot The Amazon Echo Dot adopted a spherical shape for the 4th Generation. This is highly similar to the Amazon Echo. The table below shows a comparison of the Amazon Echo Dot 4th and 5th Generations. Similarities and differences will be discussed to compare if it is mandatory to purchase the new generation. […]
Is the Amazon Echo (4th Gen) really that Good?
Amazon Echo Unsurprisingly, Amazon was one of the first companies to release a voice assistant that had significant success in the market. The first voice assistant that was released was ‘Alexa‘ in 2014. Since then, Amazon has continuously improved their Alexa devices and the most recent Amazon Echo from 2020 is the 4th Generation. We all have heard […]
Is a Smart Speaker Good for your Child?
What is a Smart Speaker? A smart speaker is a voice command device with an integrated virtual assistant. Smart speakers perform a variety of tasks, such as playing music or answering questions. Additionally you can control other smart devices through your home automation system via smart speakers. Amazon Echo, Google Nest Audio or Apple Homepod, […]
How Good is the Google Nest Audio really?
Google Nest Audio Google rebranded their voice assistant device from ‘Google Home’ to ‘Google Nest Audio’ in 2020. Google’s new voice assistant ‘Nest Audio’ shows significant improvements to the old ‘Google Assistant’. This review focuses on the Google Nest Audio (2020 version) and reviews its performance. The blog evaluates sound quality, design and smart home […]
How to Control your Kitchen with a Voice Assistant
Who knew a voice assistant could be so valuable in your kitchen? They offer a range of capabilities from providing recipes to controlling various appliances. With the power of a smart assistant at your disposal you can enhance your cooking and dining experience like never before. As smart home technology becomes more and more prevalent, […]