For all of the efforts that Google and Amazon are putting into smart assistants to help with smart homes, there is still a ways to go.
We`ve seen smart homes in movies and TV shows for decades now, but in those instances, we`re led to believe that all of that tech is harmonious and works together seamlessly. However, in reality, it is a very different story, and, for the most part, the question you have to ask is this: is Google or Amazon better for my smart home?
Sure, there are other ecosystems you can choose, like Samsung SmartThings , which can integrate several different brands into a single app for you to manage those devices. But if you want to truly have a smart home, you`re going to want to have voice control — and then it`s back to the Google or Amazon decision. Choice is a great thing to have in almost every situation, but when there are only really two options here, and when neither has really solved the equation, it can be a bit of a letdown.
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