Smart Speakers for Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant Users

Shirley Green
5 min readNov 10, 2020

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Smart speakers are now more than just an interesting gadget that sits in the corner of a room, today they’ve become the hardest working object in the modern home.

Technology is continually changing, evolving, and improving the way we live our lives and smart speakers are a big part of that. They have gone from being a system dedicated to only being able to play music from physical records or CDs, to interactive objects we can communicate with, to today where you get a smart wearable neck speaker with Google assistant features. This technology can now embody human traits and characteristics, replying in recognizable voices and cadences to a person’s unique speaking manner. Nowadays we speak to a smart bluetooth speaker with Alexa or Google Assistant as we would another person, humanizing them.

The best smart speakers are more than just a music playing device or a way to know the weather forecast; they are there to help enhance the way you handle everyday tasks. As more people make wireless smart speakers a part of their daily life, you need to find one that matches your specific needs. With many companies now prioritizing creating a smart bluetooth speaker with Alexa or Google Assistant, finding the best available at a reasonable price has an added importance. Here are some of our favorites on the market today.

Bose Home Speaker 500

The Bose Home Speaker 500 gives you the chance to play music in multiple rooms at the same time. With a wide soundstage that can fill any room, this smart speaker lets you control whatever you’re listening to simply and effectively. Once you’ve downloaded the accompanying app, you can browse through your music and jump to whatever you want immediately. While the price may be a little steep for some, this smart Bluetooth speaker with Alexa and Google Assistant, can do it all.

Cleer Audio Space

Take the concept of all-encompassing sound to the next level with the Cleer Audio Space. Experience 360-degree sound and room filling acoustics from the Space’s innovative 7-channel 360-degree speaker which has been performance tuned for optimal performance. Due to these 7 full-range drivers with passive bass radiator and powerful digital amplification, this smart Bluetooth speaker with Alexa can produce an articulate, textured sound capable of handling deep bass and the highest notes with ease. The Space also supports Wi-Fi meaning that at no point does it need to be tethered to a phone to work effectively.

With 360-degree listening capabilities, any room can be filled evenly and completely, eliminating any potential dead or weak spots which can ruin the overall listening experience. The Space also has an intelligent, always-on voice control powered by Alexa while the four, built-in far-field microphones can detect and interpret your voice wherever you are.

Cleer Audio STAGE

It’s not just the Space that Cleer Audio have created, their STAGE is also a top of the line smart speaker with voice recognition. The STAGE features premium wireless performance because of its Bluetooth 4.2 with NFC, while the durable casing ensures it is a water resistant smart speaker with Alexa built-in, meaning it can be used regularly without constantly worrying about dropping it or getting it wet. However, it’s not just durable, it has a battery life that can last for up to 15 hours, while the 48mm dual neodymium drivers and passive radiators provide that quality sound everyone loves. Distortion-free, durable, affordable, and one of the only Bluetooth enabled Alexa smart speakers out there, the STAGE has everything you could possibly need, all for under $100.

Echo Dot

The Echo Dot is a do-it-all smart Bluetooth speaker with Alexa. Use it in the kitchen to set timers, in the bedroom to set an alarm, or in any room to control the lights, heating or any other house features with just your voice. It’s a device that learns and gets better the more you interact with it as the Echo dot can adapt to your speech patterns, vocabulary, and personal vocabulary. This smart Bluetooth speaker with Alexa is updated automatically and when connected to the Alexa app you can easily set up and manage your Echo Dot.

Cleer Audio Halo

For something completely different, the Cleer Audio Halo might just be for you. With a new, innovative design, the Cleer Audio Halo is a smart wearable neck speaker with Google Assistant, which allows you simple, hands-free use and the ability to take it with you wherever you’re going. These smart wearable speakers have up to 12 hours of audio playback and the personal Beamforming sound gives you the option to take calls on the go. With an unmatched listening experience, customizable acoustics, and flexible ergonomic fit, the Halo might just be the future of smart speakers.

Final Thoughts

A smart Bluetooth speaker with Alexa or Google Assistant built in are now a key part of any modern home. They can answer any question you have, play those songs you love, and even entertain the kids when you need to be on an important work call! A smart speaker can help you easily control your smart home by setting alarms, monitoring heating, turning lights on or off, as well as many other menial house tasks. And now you can even get your hands on a smart wearable neck speaker with Google assistant built-in for increased ease and comfort. Add one to your home and start enjoying the benefits that modern technology can offer you.

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Shirley Green
Shirley Green

Written by Shirley Green

Shirley is a contributing writer and specializes in reviewing smart audio products, and is fond of headphones, speakers, and recording gears.

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