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  1. W

    HomeKit Alternatives to Sonos Amp

    Hello! I have two outdoor, weather-resistant speakers. I am looking for an amplifier to power them for music. What I want: - AirPlay 2 control / HomeKit support - Amazon Alexa control - Volume control from iOS Device (ideally integrated with AirPlay) In the average use case, I'll use the...
  2. ipedro

    HomeKit A mixed Siri + Alexa home

    I built my smart home around Apple’s ecosystem ensuring HomeKit compatibility whenever I added a new smart home device. All the lights in my home are Philips Hue with a few decorative Nanoleaf lights. I’ve got Eve power outlets turning on my kitchen greenhouse and powering off my TV at night...
  3. jlseattle

    HomePod Tried out the HomePod but ended up returning it

    Hi All! I purchased the HomePod and ended up returning it. I've owned the Sonos system and the Amazon Echo. My review is comparing the three: 1) The Sonos system sounds great! But the Alexa microphone is weak and has trouble hearing you. 2) The Amazon Echo listens perfectly and gives great...
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    HomePod Alexa vs Siri (Alexa bad understanding?)

    Hi guys, I’ve been using Siri for years. Recently I got a Sonos Beam which has Alexa built in, and I started using it for controlling my TV, my Roomba, thermostat, music, setting timers etc. etc. I always heard that Siri were miles behind Alexa and the Google assistant. I can certainly see...
  5. MrMoris

    Apple Music with Alexa

    Hey, I just received a new Amazon Echo and therefore I had to switch to Spotify. Honestly, I really miss Apple Music, because it works much better, has better music recommendation, cheaper, and includes lyrics to every song. I was wondering if you think Apple Music will ever be supported using...
  6. jeremiah256

    Home How Many Personal Assistants Do You Use/Want To Use?

    This is an interest of mine since I want to get more into the Internet of Things (IoT) and want to start off with home and personal automation. I'm no expert on any of the assistants, and hopefully, this thread will provide myself and others who are interested, a way to expand our knowledge...
  7. Z

    Lights on using the HomePod?

    Can Siri turn on the lights in my house through the HomePod?
  8. M

    Home Review: WiFi Enabled Smart Outlets

    Just wanted to share these great smart outlets that I got over the weekend. The setup is really easy and they work exactly how you would imagine. In addition to be able to remotely control these outlets from your iPhone, they also work with Alexa devices and have a timer feature, so you can set...
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    Novel Alexa Speaker with Wireless Fast Charger

    So i was interested in buying a wireless charger for my Iphone, i started searching the internet for a couple of hours and finally i found a really interesting product that really sets it apart from other normal wireless chargers, here are its specs/features : Alexa Speaker: Alexa-built-in...
  10. Spanky Deluxe

    Home Are Smart Assistants (Siri, Alexa, OK Google) a regional thing?

    I've long been baffled by the amount of people talking about smart assistants online and their uses; people genuinely talking about how they like Amazon stuff better because Alexa is better than Siri, talking about buying one product over the other based largely on the smart assistant or how...
  11. B

    Amazon Echo Alexa with iCloud Calendar - problem with invitations

    Hi - new forum member here looking to see if there's a solution to an odd problem! I have recently gone from having multiple calendars to just a single calendar - the iCloud Calendar - and so far it has proved the best way for me to be able to maintain an up to date calendar on all my devices...
  12. Norman Foster

    Microsoft/Amazon partnership

    Will the partnership between Microsoft and Amazon will be a threat to Apple's Siri and Google Assistant?
  13. dannys1

    Siri vs Alexa Smart Home (Longish read)

    I guess this is the appropriate section - just thought i'd give fellow Mac users a little write up of my experiences between the two mainly for smart home control. Alexa only came out mid October in the UK and we're still missing some features however so far i've not been overly impressed. I...
  14. lala6971

    Combine Amazon Alexa (Dot) with Homekit?

    Is it possible to combine an Amazon Dot (since they are just $50) for Alexa control and still maintain Homekit Siri control on the same devices? A Dot would be convenient for when a phone is left in my bag or the kids leave their phone upstairs or whatever. And the price point is pretty sweet...
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    Hey Siri + Bluetooth = Amazon Echo?

    Im in the process of setting up some home automation and have been weighing the pros and cons of Siri vs Alexa. Currently running Homebridge on my raspberry Pi to control my nest, kwikset lock, and wemo lights. I now see Alexa can control wemo switches so considered switching to that until I had...
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