WHY GOOGLE?

HUGE HARDWARE SUPPORT

Google’s range of compatible devices is second only to Alexa’s. That means lots of security cameras, thermostats and all kinds of other tech, all controllable from your phone, Google hub or smart speaker. The range includes the high-end Nest home protection products.

SUPERB VOICE SEARCH

Google knows a thing or two about searching and its voice search is the best in the business: the voice recognition, honed with the help of lots of Android phone users, is fast and accurate, and doesn’t suffer from the mishearing or not-hearing that plagues Siri and Alexa.

EXCELLENT APP INTEGRATION

Because Google Assistant knows you through the other Google services you use, it can do all kinds of useful things – such as checking in for flights or booking hotel rooms using only your voice. You can also use Interpreter Mode to get real-time translations.

SMART TV INTEGRATION

Google has partnered with a number of TV firms, most notably Sony, LG and Panasonic, to include Google Assistant on their smart TVS. This means you can operate your telly and other devices with the remote control’s mic or a compatible smart speaker.