{"id":3980886,"date":"2024-03-11T15:44:34","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T15:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/?p=3980886"},"modified":"2024-03-11T15:45:01","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T15:45:01","slug":"best-smart-speakers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.trustedreviews.com\/best\/best-smart-speakers-3980886","title":{"rendered":"Best Smart Speakers 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Smart speakers are now more popular than ever, but with so many options available it can be tricky to know which ones are worth your cash.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

While Amazon initially paved the way for the smart speaker revolution with the humble Amazon Echo, released way back in 2014, the company has since seen some stiff competition from the likes of Google and Apple, and that\u2019s without mentioning third-party speakers that utilise Amazon\u2019s Alexa voice assistant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What this means is that there\u2019s now an abundance of choice when it comes to adding a new smart speaker to your smart home ecosystem. For instance, if you use an iPhone 14<\/a> or utilise Apple\u2019s HomeKit ecosystem then you might be better paired with an Apple HomePod.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Alternatively, those who are planted firmly in camp Google with a Pixel 7<\/a> or Pixel 7 Pro<\/a>, you\u2019ll likely feel right at home with one of Google\u2019s many Nest speakers. Still, even though there are some obvious pairings across different pieces of tech, there are still several intricacies to be aware of that might sway your decision completely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For instance, the \u2018smart\u2019 aspect of these speakers is only one facet, as the sound quality and design vary greatly from one speaker to another. There isn\u2019t really a one-size-fits-all option, and there\u2019s sure to be something on this list that speaks to you more than any other.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re intrigued to know what other devices are available in the world of audio, you can also check out our round-ups for the best Bluetooth speakers<\/a>, best outdoor speakers<\/a> and best multi-room speakers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

At a glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n