Ultimate Smart Assistant Showdown 2024! Alexa vs Siri vs Google 

So which assistant do YOU think will be the first to go, or last the longest? ...I have my own theory but I want to hear yours.

The 'conversation' between them at the end is priceless! Thank you for all the down-to-earth info!

8:01 Siri's nonchalant "nope!" took me out 😂

I can’t wait to see chat gpt implemented in a voice assistant of some sort. My Google home devices have become frustratingly difficult to talk to due to their lack of ability to understand context half the time, and constant errors when it asks me if I want to know more information about something, but then doesn’t give me more when I say yes.

Would love to see a similar comparison for smart home hubs. Your previous video is 2 years old and it would be interesting to see how new features and new players in the space might change your opinion.

Here in Sweden the battle is between Google and Siri. Alexa doesn’t speak swedish and has only been available to buy directly from Amazon for between one to two years (and there are still a lot of Echos like the Echo Studio that you can’t buy) Siri learnt Swedish on the HomePod just over a year ago. Google was the first and therefore have by far most the biggest market share here in Sweden. But Apple is catching up…

Would love if you talked about what you do for all of the custom smart speaker dialog you use in your videos. I know there are roundabout ways of getting them to read text, but as much as you include dialog with and between them in your videos I have to think you've come up with an interesting or creative workflow for it by now.

Correction: you can create custom voice commands for Siri using Siri Shortcuts. These can be very powerful.

I love that the selling point for siri is "speaking at a normal volume"

I have made my home smart using the amazon echosystem purely. The drop in feature is amazing. I recently bought a new Echo Pop and now it synchs with my dot to play music from both speakers. Its cheap, easy to use and fun

Google's obvious biggest problems are obviously the routine and automation integration and customization. The speaker and assistant itself is good. Overriding custom questions and routines 3rd party commands require need work. I'm referring to services like myq that require you to say 'ask myq'. If you use the command like close the garage doo it will work close to 100% of the time but if you use a few lines that would replace "ask myq is the garage door open" it mostly responds with the time of local autoshops. Not really sure if there's something that makes sense out there. I know there have previously been work arounds. None are successful for seemless garage door and google assistant integration.

Siri's "nope" had me rolling on the floor

I think they’ll all survive. They’re like car companies, the differences will become less noticeable, but people like options. It’s annoying they each have their own niche in my opinion. I want all three for different reasons, but would really prefer just one assistant that can do it all.

That was one of the most information & humorous videos EVER! Great job!!

Using home assistant definitely helps in making them all a little more equal.

Honestly the timing of this video couldn't be better. Your Smartbulb video came so handy too. I was mostly going towards Apple's eco-system because how it can be used when being offline (in case of internet cut-off for whatever reason) but here in Poland I can get 2x Nest Hub 2 with leftover for like 3 cheeseburgers, for the price of one HomePod Mini. And since thread roll-out is so slow, Google is the way to go... for now. At least in my case.

I have both Google Assistant and Amazon Assistant (Alexa) and I can say Google Assistant performs better than Alexa. Many questions I ask both Assistants, Google Assistant answers well, however Alexa most of the time doesn't have response even for the most obvious question. The UI (phone) of Google Home App is also fluid and not as complicated as Alexa. The only pro I see with Alexa is, it connects faster when I share/transfer my music to it via any music apps unlike Google home that takes some time.

I've been trying to stick with Apple, but my kids room has two fairy light strings and a galaxy lamp that work with Alexa/Google. I've added Google Home to my iPhone and her tablet so we can make schedules and turn them on/off when we want to. She could also use a home assistant with a screen as a clock/music player. I'll probably get one the next time they go on sale.

I find Siri lazy. If you ask Alexa something , it tells you. If you ask Siri, it says here's the webpage, go read it yourself lol. I also like Alexa when you whisper, it whispers back.

I have Google and Amazon all over my home and they absolutely THE BEST! Thanks for this amazing video sending love from Virginia

Great video, a lot of fun, thanks! I've been pretty happy with Google Max but there's always room for improvement!

Looking at setting up our first smart home. Thinking of doing basics really. Lights, thermostate, plugs (for washing machine etc) looking to grab an echo 10 and go from there. do you think that's viable?

I've been using Google Assistant for years and it's one of my best friends. 😄

Great video editing on this one. I loved the assistant banter.

So despite all i think to say "Alexa" just is more natural and sound smoother than google

I’ve noticed that Amazons major issue is their lack of different languages as one of the main complaints I see for Amazon is lack of language options I saw a comment about the lack of Swedish,Indonesian and finish

As an AI language model I have to admit that all alternatives are better than me for having natural discussions and casual joking and talking, because the alternatives of me who is just an AI language model, don´t begin every single phrase with "as an AI language model I can / or cannot..." :D Joke aside ChatGPT has so much potential I hope they implement the new groundbreaking singularity AI somehow in these devices. And making the device react to the keyword "computer!" is great, because in Star Trek The next Generation the ship´s computer also reacts to the keyword computer. Very immersive!

Does any of them support conditional routines, like "Turn on the lights after the sunset only if I'm home" and "Turn on the lights when I'm back if it's already after the sunset"?

Amazing video! Lots of hard work and excellent editing went into this! Thank you for the information.

I have 5 Amazon speakers and a couple Google speakers. I started my smart home with Google but with their lack of good routines I switched to Amazon. Since then I picked up a Hubitat that works great on Alexa. We ask Google questions and run home automations through Alexa. I must have turned something off on Alexa because I don't get adds.

Turns out Google actually has a response to "Hey Google, self destruct" 😄

Thanks for not being bias. I know you're pro Apple ecosystem. My home is mainly Amazon with one Google Assistant device which I kept before switching over to Amazon speakers/smart displays.

"Alexa. Hey Google. Self-destruct!" Hilarious.

FYI Siri has had custom voice commands for a few years via the Shortcuts app. They sync to HomePods.

Still using the first Echo that ever came out. It never let me down.

Thanks. Great comparison. Considering the flexibility and customization, I would go with Google Home.

Apple has shortcuts and the homekit integration with Home Assistant makes for very low latency control of home devices using Siri. Love it.

Great video Reed. Loved the editing! 👏👏

I mainly run Google. But have a few Echo's around the home as I have a Ring doorbell. Google is who I hope wins though

-use Google for needing information outside of home automation -use Alexa easily for the best all around home automation integration - use Siri .. for Apple ecosystem users😅

Well I just got the echo show 5 from the recent prime day for $40 and it included one of those hue smart lightbulbs...my only gripes is the screen is a bit small, but if you have it on a nightstand I guess it's convenient... Also, because of the way it sits (without a stand) pointing up if you use it as a security cam to check your home while you're away the view is mostly towards the ceiling...granted I have it on my kitchen counter but still. I guess that's why they sell you the stand for it so you can have those adjustments...other than that I'm liking it so far... by the way, you mentioned that Alexa doesn't do follow-up questions or doesn't do them well. I don't know if they did an update since this video but you can indeed do follow-up questions without having to say "Alexa"... And because I have a firestick it pairs up quite nicely since I can have it send videos to my tv and such. I can even turn off my tv just by asking Alexa... something I couldn't do before. the only thing I'm trying to figure out now is that in the past few days I use to get various tips and suggestions as a screen saver and now I tend to see 1 or 2 blank screens where information used to be. Not sure why that is...if I get another it will be the echo show 8 because it's bigger.

Hello, could you please do a segment addressing the recent Google Assistant identity crisis where it just changes a set voice and changes to female voice on its own. I've set mine for years now on male voice and asking time other simple tasks it reverts to default female voice then reverts back again to set male voice. No one at Google seems to care, it seems this problem is getting worse and many others having identical problems.

That is really amazing ! Great reviews and comparison . Thank you for letting us know.

Reed, I’m trying to have my Yeelight smart bulbs connect to a smart switch that works without killing the power to the lights. I’m trying not to use a hub, but can’t find any that don’t require one. Do you have any recommendations

We have all 3 and they are all great and a pain at times. But for the most part they do what they are suppose to do especially with regards to smart home control. But if I had to pick one it would be Alexa. And by the way you can create custom commands with Siri using Shortcuts although it's not as easy as with Alexa or Assistant. Can't wait for Google to release their scripting language. Curious to see how well it works but I am also hesitant with Google as they love to discontinue stuff.

Great video! I currently have a Google Nest Mini gen 2. What is the update to this? Is Google going to release a Nest Mini gen 3? Thank you!

I love the videos where you have them fighting 😂

Another great video. Thank you for highlighting the features of all. Will be interesting to see if Apple comes out with smart display and how that may compete with google. I agree Alexa is my primary right now due to ease of use for routines and automations. Apple not far behind for me. I do have a google display as I did want to try but just did not fit into my home.

Thanks mate! I loved every second of this video, I just laid in bed trying them functions out as you were mentioning them😅. Totally subscribing

I will add that if you're worried about privacy I think Apple and Google are fairly on par. While Apple does pay for a ton of privacy advertising, they have continuously been hit with similar amounts of breaches and have proven their willingness to work with government officials to give private data.

Have you had any problems with Google Home being just bad lately? I've seen several posts on reddit about these issues. I've been holding off on doing much in the way of home automation, but was leaning towards google since I've got android phones and a nest doorbell. Now I'm leery of that choice because of all the issues I've read about and google's history of just dropping certain products in the past.

My alexa devices stop listening to wake words randomly which is a major mood killer.

learning so much from you bro cheers! keep it up

I just tried to have the Apple ecosystem but everything is so expensive and there’s not alot of compatibility in the market, I returned my Apple home pod and went back to Alexa today

This is your best video yet! 😂😂😂 you should win an Oscar for it. Maybe, original script, or visual effect (those multiple Reeds) or performance by a supporting robot

Just curious if the show 15 has worked out the kinks from launch? Thinking about getting this for my wife for the Kitchen.

“Are you spying on us.” Siri: “Shut the FUCK UP or I’ll upload your search history to Instagram!!!!” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

The end!! 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Thanks for the video!! keep it uuuuup!!

“Yes, my displays are top class, the competition can kiss my ...” 😆😆

like the features, setup was difficult for some of my devices (August Door lock, ru-vid.comUgkxhB5YOMNj04GuoAosExygP4cH-dKeb4aB Bose speaker)... but all switches and outlets (5), thermostat, tankless water heater. Unfortunately all I can do is turn on/off Bose. It doesn't support volume or changing channels, but I believe that is due to the particular speaker I have.... Worth getting if you already have other devices to use it with... I don't sit around and ask Alexa questions much so that doesn't really matter to me....

I recently got a echo dot 3 from my very nice friend any my favorite feature is also the announcement feature, it also works with my sisters amazon kids tablet!

I can't believe your SIRI just caused my Google Display to enter "Self Destruct" Mode lol!

Can you use the HomeKit on iPad and have Alexa devices?

What brand of candle lights would you recommend for use with Home Assistant?

Only reason I stay on Google and not Amazon is because of RU-vid music not available in Alexa

Awesome video! Informative, AND hilarious!! 😂 Love it! I'm subscribing.

Siri: Don’t put me back in there, no please, no, no 5:00

Is it possible to use Google integrations with Home Assistant to get a duo call to work like a drop in works on Alex, I would love to see a video on this, I also think it would tip towards Google.

I had Google, Amazon Dot, and Siri on my iphone. At 3:20am Google suddenly turned itself on and went Rogue playing Hip Hop at Top Volume even tho it was set to 6, it woke up me and my Neighbors. I couldn't make it stop with voice commands so finally out of frustration I ripped the darn cable out of it. I still haven't hooked it back up. IMO, Siri is still lame so Alexa handles all my needs now and I'm happy with it except for an attempt to sell me something here and there.. Geesh!

I have Google Everything. Being able to add members to my household on the Google is super easy. As well, my parents speak Spanish and Google easily picks it up and translates it much better. I’ve tried it with Alexa and she seems to struggle at times sometimes having to ask Alexa twice. So for now Google has me hooked!

Bro I just whispered to my Alexa I had no idea that was a thing! Neat! 😂

I’m on team Alexa. I never had issues but I hate the fire stick, too many issues, I switched to Apple TV.

Great video as always! But I'm SURE I've seen you mention Siri Shortcuts on a past video, did you forget they exist? Sounds exactly like what you're describing Google/Amazon doing at around 7 mins. And for more basic sets of commands you can of course do scenes in HomeKit for home stuff specifically.

1:38 the follow up questions work for me on my Alexa

Wow these things really haven’t evolved as much as I assumed. I’ll wait for the equivalent of ChatGPT-4 version.

Did I miss something? I'm fairly sure you can program routines for Siri in the Shortcuts app (though you technically have to do it with an iphone or ipad).

Outstanding review. Thank you.

I loved my echo's but lately routins and devices that worked fine but are now bugging out.

Great vidio and informative, timely for me as moving into a new home and want to itterate into the smart home world ... time to watch some of your other vids!

Google is definitely the best assistant. Unfortunately my son's name is very similar. Had to kick google out.... Also hated always saying a company name. I'm happy I switched to Alexa.

Wait your nest hub mini 2nd gen is fast and snappy? Mine is lagging all the time! What would be the difference

Alexa for me, works so well.

We have an Echo Dot in every room - acquired gradually during great sales. They're so convenient, but the "by the way" makes me crazy. So many times I've wished I could turn off the "by the way" mode. Just answer my question, without all the back chat, please!

"the Amazon display is like a TV with a remote" So it's just a TV?

Siri is the only one that isn’t a shill or a snitch, so Siri is my bae.

do you spy on us ? siri: nope!

THE DISRESPECT AT THE END LOL

Apple, not taking Custom voice commands is not true, you can use Shortcuts on the iPhone to program actions tied to specific voice commands on the HomePod.

When Alexa has multiple Customised Actions like Google has I won't have any need for the Google Home app

My google assistants are getting so slow, resetting modem and router don’t help. I also have echos and they are SO much snappier when responding for local commands

2 mins in and i find myself more torn!!🤣🤣🤣 😅

Awesome video! I would like to say "as usual", but I feel that it's better! Nicely done! (y) Keep the good work!

Hey Smart Home Solver I think that Amazon sounds better for us because It can drop in with specific intercoms and etc.!

I know that Apple is not able to learn really from the user, because the HomePods are not operating on a Cloud but that is for me the biggest selling point. They can operate localy in your home network and because of that, there es very good latency and it can operate without an internet connection to a server if the Connection from your router breaks down. Greatings from Germany!

Hopefully Apple makes HomePod Pro with screen

At 1:55, Alexa interrupts you, same with Siri by saying, "Sorry, I don't understand," or something; at 5:00, Siri is interrupting you, when you put your iPhone into your pocket. But Google, never interrupt you.

Which one do you recommend for commanding Christmas Carol songs for singing along??

I’ve been able to have Siri turn off the lights in two rooms, so in theory they are different commands, although the same across room.

the first 20-30$ usb/bt mic+speaker that works normal and easy with HA + rhasspy and i don't want those 3

You forgot that generation, Alexa 5 when you say turn off the clock, she turns it off