But a few years later, another device called the Amazon Echo strolled onto the scene. At first the smart speaker couldn't do much, other than house the digital assistant Alexa.

That’s why I’m committing to one assistant for purchasing any of the best smart home devices, setting up routines and enabling hands-free controls. And that assistant is Alexa.

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As a smart home reviewer, I am often asked which is the best platform to use. Is it Apple Home, Google Home, Amazon Alexa, Samsung SmartThings, or something else?

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Google might have a great idea for smart home automation—if it sticks to it We can all use help finding connections between gear.