How to run your home through your smart speaker

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How to run your home through your smart speaker

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OFFERING seamless wifi capabilities, Bluetooth, AI, and voice assist, a smart speaker can be transformative — amusing, educating, and organising our week, keeping us company through banal tasks or feet-up-on-the-couch moments. 

There are three major platforms used to control a smart speaker — Siri (Apple Homekit), Amazon Alexa, and Google Assistant. Each is distinct for its functionality. For instance, Alexa is a renowned shopper, while Siri’s word recognition is excellent. 

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