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From a cost, look and home automation standpoint, there is little difference but a more in-depth look shows a disparity in philosophy and growth.
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What Do They Do?
Is There a Price Difference?
So, What ARE the Differences Between the Two?
Google Home relies on its comprehensive knowledge to get you to where you want to go. For the Google Home, think about your search terms on google.com. We are so used to the intuitive nature of Google responding to a wide variety of search terms that even a vague search will get you the information you seek. Google Home searches its vast database, in the same way to give you the answers or knowledge you seek. Whereas Echo has “skills,” Home performs “actions” that do not need to be installed and are ready to go right out of the box. For instance, if you have a compatible TV say “Hey Google” or “OK Google, turn on Living Room TV.”
Starting Your Smart Home
Is There Much of a Difference in Sound Quality?
How Do They Look?
With its odd shape, the 5.62-inch Google Home brings a Star Trek look to your table (or counter). In the original sci-fi movies of the ’50s, a trick used to make objects appear futuristic was to tweak the form so they looked like something never seen before. I think Google Home pulls this off with its rounded base and slanted top. It comes in attractive Brown, Black, Coral, and Gray colors.
A Bilingual Twist
One interesting tidbit that could affect individual homes is that Google Home can react to a bilingual household. If people are speaking both languages at once, it will be able to comprehend.
Here is a cheat sheet of commands for your Google Home.
