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The best smart speaker for you will depend on how you intend ... and they're a lot more affordable too. Not everyone uses Alexa, so if you're shopping for a Google Assistant speaker we recommend ...

The best smart speakers make controlling your smart home devices a piece of cake, with simple voice commands putting you in charge. These speakers are for far more than music, with many including ...

Tired of talking to yourself? Quit grumbling and put your words to work: connected to your Wi-Fi network, the best smart speaker options will listen, learn and lend a helping hand. Or at least tell ...

We think the new design is a little less décor-friendly than the old one, but that's made up for by all its new improvements – it's the best Alexa speaker overall, as our full Amazon Echo (4th ...

comes with built-in Amazon Alexa. The best Bluetooth speakers range in cost, based on factors like size, design and features. I found the best Bluetooth speakers currently run from around $60 (for ...

so that you're getting the most out of your purchase. You can find out more about our testing process or else keep scrolling to see our pick of the smart speakers we think are the best around.

Smart speakers do more than enough to justify choosing them over the best Bluetooth speakers ... Apple HomeKit, and Amazon Alexa-enabled devices. If you don't yet have a smart home, you have ...

Best big wireless speaker The Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin (buy now) is a big speaker with an even bigger sound. It delivers a deeply impressive and enjoyable sound. Best Alexa wireless speaker The ...

Smart speakers tell you the weather ... I told my son, Ian, to ask Alexa, “Who’s the best mom in the world?” Alexa now replies, “I would say Mother Theresa, but, in looking at ...

Make sure you know these commands to get help in an emergency by heart. Let’s start with the most popular Amazon’s Echo line of smart speakers and voice assistant Alexa cannot call 911 for you. They ...