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If you are looking for an alternative to Amazon Echo, there are numerous other providers that also work with voice control and are similar to Alexa. We present the best ones to you.
1. Amazon Echo alternative: Google Assistant with Google Home speaker
Google Home is a smart speaker that is connected to Google Assistant. You can control both with the same commands.
- Operation: Turn on the Google Home speaker and ask a question using the corresponding app, for example, “What time is it?” The assistant understands German.
- Price: Google Home is currently available for around $150. A mini version is available for around $70.
2. Amazon Echo alternative: HomePod
The HomePod is a smart speaker from Apple. It impresses with its minimalist design and excellent sound quality.
- Features: The HomePod can connect Apple Music to Siri and learn your musical preferences to select music tailored to your tastes. It can also control your smart home and adjust the sound to suit your surroundings.
- Handling: To use the HomePod, you need an iCloud account and a subscription to Apple Music. Once set up via iPhone, Siri recognizes your voice commands.
- Price: At around 349 euros, the price is well above that of its competitors. However, there is also a mini version available from €90.
3. Amazon Echo alternative: Lenovo Smart Assistant
Lenovo offers a real alternative to Amazon Echo with its Smart Assistant.
- Features: Lenovo uses the same software as its competitor Amazon and even offers a special bass-heavy version of the Assistant for music lovers.
- Handling: Once you have started the Smart Assistant, you can get started right away and ask a question. Of course, you can ask the question in German.
- Price: The Lenovo Smart Assistant currently costs around 100 euros.
Overview of other alternatives
Smart speakers differ not only in design and sound, but above all in their ecosystem, data protection, and how they integrate into your smart home.
- Sonos One (Gen 2): The Sonos One combines outstanding sound with the freedom to choose between Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant. Alternatively, the speaker can also be used without a voice assistant – ideal for anyone who values privacy.
- Bose Home Speaker 500: This premium speaker offers excellent stereo sound and supports both Alexa and Google Assistant. It is also compatible with Apple AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect. Music information and station logos can be displayed on the small color display.
- Denon Home 150: Denon combines excellent sound with HEOS technology, which enables multi-room audio, in this compact model. Alexa, Google Assistant, and Siri are supported, depending on the desired ecosystem.
