Since its launch in 2022, the capabilities of Sonos Voice Control have expanded to include setting timers and checking the ...

With users' consent, researchers believe popular virtual assistants could also help diagnose people with Parkinson's disease.

The Amazon smart speakers use Alexa voice assistant, while Google uses its own smart assistant, and Apple uses Siri. Besides these three, other companies also make smart speakers that use one of ...

Three new JBL Authentics smart speakers announced at IFA 2023 this week are the first to offer simultaneous voice control from Alexa and Google Assistant in one device.

Using a compact, affordable smart speaker with Home Assistant made it easy to manage smart devices with voice control.

Google has acknowledged mounting frustration from customers with some of the best Google Home speakers and promised "major ...

Home Assistant is super versatile but not all smart devices work with the open-source smart home platform. I've spent the past few weeks trying Amazon, Google, and Apple smart speakers with Home ...

Why you should buy the Google Nest Audio smart speaker The Google Nest Audio is featured in our list of the best smart speakers as the top option for Google Assistant, which isn’t a surprise. It ...

Similarly, you need a Google ID (Gmail address) to use a Google Assistant-powered smart speaker, and an Apple ID and iPhone/iPad to set up and use a HomePod speaker.

Other companies, like Sonos and JBL, make smart speakers that now come with at least one of these voice assistants baked in. A few even come with Microsoft's own virtual assistant Cortana.