If you are -- or perhaps will be-- in the market for a home smart speaker, which should you choose -- Amazon's Echo or Apple's HomePod? This article may help you decide. Although we are Apple fans, we have Amazon's Echo at home, and I must say it is a very convenient and helpful device. The article is helpful in comparing the two choices, and Zee made the right choice in going with the Echo -- broader in its coverage whereas the HomePod is somewhat locked into the Apple ecosystem.
As one example of the use of a smart speaker, this device almost does away for the need of a radio or timer or alarm clock. “Alexa, play jazz music for me” -- and she does. Or classical or Celtic, or whatever. “Alexa, set the timer for ten minutes”, and she does. “Alexa, how much time is left on the timer”. She answers -- two minutes, or whatever. ”Alexa, what time is it?” Etc.
I hadn't thought about using Alexa to make a phone call, but after reading the article I plan to give it a try and see what happens. To reiterate -- Alexa is mighty handy to have around the house, and I'm pleased that we have several scattered around.
Jim Hamm