The prevalence of IoT devices means that many gadget lovers will soon be searching for a virtual assistant for their home.<\/p>\n
Devices such as the Amazon Echo and Google Home allow users to connect various smart devices to a voice-controlled virtual assistant.<\/p>\n
While there is only one version of the Google Home, Amazon has three Alexa-powered devices on the market.<\/p>\n
Amazon\u2019s Echo Tap does not passively respond to voice commands and must be woken up by a button press.<\/p>\n
The Echo Dot is a basic version of the flagship Echo, although it is smaller and does not pack the same sound quality.<\/p>\n
The Dot also features a 3.5mm audio jack for connecting other sound devices.<\/p>\n
Both the Amazon Echo and the Google Home feature speakers and Wi-Fi connectivity, but the Echo is the only one to support Bluetooth media streaming.<\/p>\n
While both devices have numerous physical differences, the biggest factor when choosing one is the virtual assistant.<\/p>\n
The Google Home is powered by Google Assistant, while the Amazon Echo is powered by Alexa.<\/p>\n
Both virtual assistants respond to voice commands and can do everything from playing songs to buying groceries.<\/p>\n
Alexa and Google Assistant can also interact with other smart devices in your home.<\/p>\n