Google Home is a shorter, squatter device that looks more like home decor than its taller counterpart. The Amazon Echo is a tall, cylindrical tube with built-in 360º omni-directional speakers and seven microphones touting 'far-field voice recognition' that allow the device to hear you no matter where you are in the room.
So which one's right for you? Read on to find out! A brief introductionĪmazon Echo and Google Home are both always-on smart speakers, devices that play media and feature intelligent assistants that respond to voice commands. Suddenly it hits you: You're ready to take the next step in connected home living! What you need is an always-on, voice-controlled assistant to keep you and your home company.Īlthough we may soon see a voice-controlled home hub from Apple, it's still only a rumor for now and that means you're left with two viable options, Google Home or Amazon Echo. Lately, however, you've noticed a hole in your life your home … it's too quiet, too disconnected, too lonely. You've got a home full of Apple products: an iPhone in your pocket, a Mac on your desk, an Apple Watch on your wrist, and an iPad in your backpack.
