Top-rated products in the Smart speakers category
Here's a ranking of the top rated products in this category. To give you a quick overview, we've also added some key information about the products.
1. Apple HomePod mini
HomePod mini is an intelligent speaker that adapts to your location and delivers omnidirectional sound everywhere. Together with Apple Music (requires subscription) and Siri, it creates a whole new way to discover music. But thanks to the perfect integration of the intelligent assistant Siri and compatibility with Apple HomeKit accessories, the HomePod is by far not just a playback device for music, but an extremely versatile everyday helper in a wide variety of situations. In its compact format, the speaker can be placed anywhere inconspicuously.
HomePod can play Apple music, your iTunes tracks, iCloud music library, Beats 1 live or Apple podcasts and connect to other devices with AirPlay and AirPlay2. If you have an Apple Music subscription, you have full access to 45 million songs. Siri's artificial intelligence learns what you like and helps you discover more.
A helping hand is just a "Hey Siri" away. Just name the desired artist, song or album or genre. Ask for background information, such as when the song was released. Or use Siri with all the features you already know from your iPhone: Dictate her a text message to send to a friend or manage your calendar events. Integrate her into your HomeKit system and control your smart home from now on simply with your voice.
2. Google Nest Mini
Google Nest Mini is a smart speaker that you control via voice control. Just ask a question and the Google Nest Mini answers, turns on the music, plays videos or automatically lights the light. Answer questions, organize tasks, plan your day, control your home, entertain - Google Nest can help you in all these areas. To a voice command like: "Ok Google, tell me about my day" Google Nest replies with the current time, a summary of your upcoming appointments and information about the weather - including hints if you should take a rain cover with you or if you should pack the sun cream. The voice command: "What can you do?" gives you a list of the supported functions. By integrating the Google search function, Google Nest gives you information about sports events, translates foreign words and much more. Google Nest is always at your disposal. Thanks to the built-in "Far-Field Microphones", Google Nest understands your voice input even when you speak across the room. Advances in machine learning have enabled Google to reliably separate the human voice from background noise and music, and even keep voices apart - eliminating confusion when multiple people are speaking simultaneously. Whenever you want Google Nest to stop listening to you, just press a button and the microphone turns off. The integrated speaker ensures crystal-clear highs and full bass. By connecting several Google Nest devices, you can enjoy the same song in every single room of your home and access the most important functions such as volume and title playback directly on the device via the touch interface.
3. Google Nest Mini Gen 2
Google Nest Mini is a smart speaker that you control via voice control. Just ask a question and the Google Nest Mini answers, turns on the music, plays videos or automatically lights the light. Answer questions, organize tasks, plan your day, control your home, entertain - Google Nest can help you in all these areas. To a voice command like: "Ok Google, tell me about my day" Google Nest replies with the current time, a summary of your upcoming appointments and information about the weather - including hints if you should take a rain cover with you or if you should pack the sun cream. The voice command: "What can you do?" gives you a list of the supported functions. By integrating the Google search function, Google Nest gives you information about sports events, translates foreign words and much more. Google Nest is always at your disposal. Thanks to the built-in "Far-Field Microphones", Google Nest understands your voice input even when you speak across the room. Advances in machine learning have enabled Google to reliably separate the human voice from background noise and music, and even keep voices apart - eliminating confusion when multiple people are speaking simultaneously. Whenever you want Google Nest to stop listening to you, just press a button and the microphone turns off. The integrated speaker ensures crystal-clear highs and full bass. By connecting several Google Nest devices, you can enjoy the same song in every single room of your home and access the most important functions such as volume and title playback directly on the device via the touch interface.
Google Nest Mini Gen 2
Google Assistant, IFTTT
4. Google Nest Hub (2 Gen.)
With the Google Nest Hub smart speaker, you have full control over your smart home. Thousands of compatible devices such as lamps, cameras or TVs can be controlled from a single dashboard via voice command. Enjoy your music or watch helpful videos on YouTube. Go through your day well organized with useful information and tips for every life situation.
5. Apple HomePod 1st Gen.
The HomePod is a powerful speaker that sounds fantastic and adapts to its surroundings. He's an absolute music expert and combines Apple Music with Siri to learn what music you like. And it's an intelligent home assistant that can do everyday tasks and control your smart home. The HomePod takes your listening experience to a new level. And this is just the beginning. The HomePod combines Apple-developed audio technologies and advanced software so you can experience the best hi-fi sound anywhere in the room. This compact speaker with its elegant design really rocks the house. Apple has equipped the High-Excursion woofer with a custom amplifier for a wide range of deep, rich bass. A powerful drive moves the membrane a full 20 mm - that's pretty impressive for a speaker of this size. At the same time, the HomePod uses an advanced algorithm that continuously analyzes the music and dynamically adjusts the low frequencies to create a harmonious, rich sound. The HomePod features a unique ring of seven beamforming tweeters, each with its own amplifier and sound generator. And each has a specially designed precision funnel that focuses the sound and provides excellent directional control. This creates an all-embracing feeling of space and consistent Hi-Fi sound throughout the room. Apple's A8 chip enables extremely complex audio innovations in the HomePod. For example, modelling the bass driver mechanics in real time. Buffering that is even faster than real-time. Upmixing of direct and ambient audio. Beamforming, so the microphones can hear you while the music is playing. And advanced echo cancellation. So you have fantastic sound without even thinking about it. The HomePod is enclosed in a seamless mesh fabric that has both an aesthetic and an acoustic effect. Available in white and space grey, it looks good from any angle and is almost completely permeable to music. And because the HomePod is less than 18 cm high, it fits anywhere in your home. Setting up the HomePod is quick and easy. Just plug it in and your iOS device will find it. With its room detection, the HomePod automatically adjusts for optimal sound wherever it is placed. He even hears your requests throughout the room when loud music is playing. All you have to do is enjoy the song. The HomePod is great for listening to music. He can also tell you the latest news, traffic information, sports news and the weather. Or set reminders and tasks. Send messages. Transfer phone calls. Plus, the HomePod is a hub that lets you control your Smart Home accessories, from a single lamp to the whole house - just with your voice.
6. Google Nest Hub
See all your Google Photos or see the most beautiful and newest photos of your loved ones - just a voice command. Thousands of compatible devices such as lamps, cameras or televisions can be controlled via a single voice command dashboard.
Need help cooking, want to know more about a nearby company or how your favorite team played? Just ask Google Assistant and get all the answers to Nest Hub. Some things are easier to show than explain. Just say "Ok Google, how do I cut a pineapple?" and you can watch a tutorial video. The speakers let you experience songs and videos from YouTube Music with crystal-clear sound. Or listen to music about Spotify, Deezer and TuneIn. And it's all free.
Thanks to Voice Match you can start the day comfortably. Just say "Ok Google, good morning" - and you have everything you need in view: your appointments, the way to work or memories. With Nest Hub you can even create your own processes.
You can see at a glance what's next or how to get to work fastest. But that's not all: you can play recommended YouTube videos, watch recipes or set the timer - no problem at all. Discover how Google Assistant can help you.
Just say "Ok Google, good night" to turn off the lights or set the alarm.2 Thanks to Ambient EQ, Nest Hub adapts to the lighting conditions in your room.
Google Nest Hub
Google Assistant
7. Google Nest Audio
Nest Audio's woofer, tweeter and sound tuning software let you hear crystal-clear sound with rich bass in any room. Nest Audio is 75% louder than the first Google Home model and has 50% more bass. Nest Audio even adapts to the acoustics of your environment and the genre of your music - so your favourite songs sound even better. Even news, radio stations, podcasts and audiobooks sound crystal clear. Easily play music, playlists, podcasts, and radio stations from popular streaming services from Google Assistant.
With voice commands like "Ok Google, set the timer to 5 minutes" you get support whenever you need it. Just ask Google Assistant for the weather or the news. Nest Audio protects your data. Voice commands let you easily delete all or part of your Google Assistant history for the last seven days. Just say "Hey Google, delete what I just said". The microphone switch on the back panel allows you to turn off the microphone completely - just set it to orange.
Switch on the light - with just one voice command. You can use Nest Audio with your other compatible smart home devices. You can also easily set up Nest Audio in the Google Home App. With its colors and sleek yet stylish design, Nest Audio blends perfectly into your home. Nest Audio has been designed with sustainability in mind. The housing is made of 70% recycled plastic.
8. Amazon Echo Dot (4th gen.)
Complete any room with Alexa. The most popular smart speaker has a straightforward, compact design, making it ideal for small rooms. With its clear sound and balanced bass response, it delivers rich sound that you can enjoy anywhere in your home.
Ask Alexa for a song, an artist or a style of music on Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, Deezer and many more. With multiple compatible echo devices in different rooms, multiroom music lets you fill the entire house with music. Listen to Audible, radio stations, podcasts and more.
Make your life at home easier. Use your voice to set timers, update lists, ask questions or create calendar entries and reminders. Listen to the news, weather forecast or traffic information and use tens of thousands of Alexa skills, such as TV DIGITAL or Fitbit.
Connect directly via drop in to compatible echo devices in other rooms in your home. Make an announcement when dinner is ready or remind children that it is bedtime. Stay in touch with friends and family by making calls using your voice alone. Learn more.
9. Amazon Echo Dot with Clock (5th gen.)
Small but mighty. Our most popular smart speaker boasts a sleek design and an enhanced LED display that shows the time, weather, song titles and more. Enjoy an enhanced audio experience, for rich sound anywhere in your home. Alexa also helps you stay in the know and control compatible smart home devices. Echo Dot has never sounded so good Echo Dot now has an even better speaker, for clearer voices, deeper bass and powerful, rich sound. Simply ask Alexa to play music, podcasts or audiobooks and enjoy a dynamic audio experience anywhere in your home. More about Alexa likes to help you Make your life at home easier. Alexa is happy to help you throughout the day with updates on the weather, news, timers and reminders that you can easily set with voice commands. She can also answer questions and even tell jokes. For continued comfort in your home voice control.
10. Google Home Mini
Google Home Mini is a smart speaker that you control via voice control. Just ask a question and the Google Home Mini answers, turns on the music, plays videos or automatically lights the lights. Answer questions, organize tasks, plan your day, control your home, entertain - Google Home can help you in all these areas. Google Home responds to a voice command like: "Ok Google, tell me about my day" with the current time, a summary of your upcoming appointments and information about the weather - including hints as to whether you should take a raincoat with you, for example, or rather pack your sunscreen. The voice command: "What can you do?" gives you a list of the supported functions. By integrating the Google search function, Google Home gives you information about sports events, translates foreign words and much more. Google Home is always at your disposal. Thanks to the built-in "Far-Field Microphones", Google Home understands your voice input even when you speak across the room. Advances in machine learning have enabled Google to reliably separate the human voice from background noise and music, and even keep voices apart - eliminating confusion when multiple people are speaking simultaneously. Whenever you want Google Home to stop listening to you, just press a button and the microphone turns off. The integrated speaker ensures crystal-clear highs and full bass. By connecting several Google Home devices, you can enjoy the same song in every single room of your home and access the most important functions such as volume and title playback directly on the device via the touch interface.