How to choose a smart home platform correctly

Smart home...be doing?

If you don't intend to do it, but you have a lineup of "What? Is it necessary to put together?" Is the three major platforms of Amazon Alexa, Google Assistant (Google Home), and Apple Homekit!

The aim is to centrally manage various manufacturers' equipment.But anyway, I want to connect with my smartphone, tablet, and smart home appliances ...

SAMSUNG's SmartThings is also a solid platform, but the audio command is a request for the three families.It is the same for Sony's Manoma, and I rely on Alexa.In the case of Sony, you may attack from the services of cleaning and housework to give you a Japanese style.

The best choices are individual differences between market and hand -held terminals, so here I compared them to the simple questions, "Where is it different!"

Amazon Alexa: Best satisfaction

The introduction is very easy.If you buy Amazon Echo and insert the power plug, you can use the app immediately to connect to the compatible device.Echo Plus is more coordinated (built -in zigbee hub, so Zigbee -compatible devices can be directly linked), but if you choose an Echo terminal, you can choose any of the basics, and the operation of the smart home is the same.

Here is what you can do with Alexa.Click here for Alexa compatible smart home appliances.If you think it's just a TV and Philips Hue light bulb, it's a big mistake!There are remote remote controls that can operate home appliances with a smartphone from the go, and smart plugs that can operate a terminal without remote controls from TP-Link, Linkjapan, Nature Remo, and Ratok System.Amazon himself has manufactured and sold even the microwave oven.I noticed now, but in Japan, Amazon's genuine selling RING ($ 99) is only parallel imports (23,700 yen)!Panasonic doorbell (11,329 yen) is the bestseller.Hey.

If you choose depending on the type and number of compatible products, you can choose Alexa.It can be imported to the NEST of competitors, and this cooperation seems to be inherited by the Works with Nest program.

The ease of use and functions are also high score.Not everything can be done with the official app provided by the smart home device from Alexa.But you can use the Android or iOS Alexa app or the voice command directly to the Echo speaker.Check the video of the surveillance camera on a large screen (Echo Show screen, TV screen that inserts Fire TV sticks, etc.), adjust the color and brightness of smart bulbs, and separate manufacturers in the room.The terminal is centrally managed on one screen.You can also register your routine every day, so if you say "Alexa, good night", it is possible to turn off all the lights in the house.

However, there are some functions that cannot be operated unless it is a genuine product of the product.For example, the image above is the setting screen of the light bulb of Philips Hue on the Alexa app, but as you can see, the timer set of ON / OFF is not possible, so that is necessary to set it in the Hue genuine app.Security system NEST motion alerts cannot be caught on Alexa apps and Echo terminals.So, after cooperation, it doesn't feel like you can delete all the apps on the corresponding product side.Hue bridge etc. will be required unless you use Echo Plus.

It is hard to wear, but it is satisfactory when it comes to the product of the Echo line and the corresponding home appliances..1 is Alexa.

Google Assistant (Google Home): Best wisdom

The Google Assistant is almost the same as Alexa, and all smart home appliances can be organized here and operated with Android, iOS Google Home apps and voice commands.

So, to use it as a smart home platform, put a Google Home app on your smartphone, prepare Google Home speakers, and link the compatible products.Click here for what you can do with Google Assistant, and here is the compatible smart appliance.It's like Alexa!

Like Alexa, the connection of the compatible product is finished in several taps.After linking, a product corresponding to the Google Home screen will be displayed, so even from here, even from the apps of the compatible product, it will be possible to operate the lights, color change, lock, etc.

The only difference is the voice command, and in the case of Google, you don't have to directly say the speaker.It is OK to tell your smartphone or a google assistant on the Chromebook, and Google is one step ahead of this part.

Compatible products can be operated in bulk by room and category, and it is possible to register a routine that summarizes multiple operations, and everything is the same as Alexa.As if you were studying for the test side by side.

You can also use Amazon Ring with Google Assistant so that nest can be used with Alexa.However, in the case of Alexa, you can see NEST's surveillance camera video in real time, but you cannot check the amazon Ring surveillance camera video in real time with Google Assist (other status confirmation, motion alert ON / OFF).You can do basic operations such as).I wonder if it's a privacy relationship ...

Well, but I can only think of that much, so it's almost like a difference in Alexa and Google Assistant.Which is the smart spider or Smadis?At the moment, it is Google in AI performance, but both are smarter every day, and the fields are steadily spreading.

Apple Homekit: Best potential

Apple Homekit, which devours sleep with the first race between Amazon Alexa and Google Assistant.The aim of Apple is a little different, and although it supports Siri's audio command, it is an image of connecting smart home appliances behind the scenes.

Under that strategy, automation and control are more available than Alexa and Google Assistants.Of course, you need a hub (iPad, HomePod or Apple TV) to master it, and if you don't buy it, you can only switch or turn off home appliances with your iPhone tap.

Click here for smart home appliances that Apple Homekit supports.It looks a lot because it contains "Appearance soon", but compared to Google and Amazon, it is clearly ska (for example, doorbell), and Siri's voice command is not compatible, but the need for smart home is the needs.You can cover everything.This year, Apple has finally released a movement to open Homekit and AirPlay other than Apple products, and Apple TV, which is not an Apple TV, has appeared.Even if it was trapped in a genuine shell, he noticed that it was impossible to won home appliances.I'm looking forward to it.

Homekit pairing is normal, but it is unique compared to Alexa or Google Assistant.Since you have to scan code or bring your iPhone closer, Alexa and Google Assistant, which can be linked via WiFi, can be said to be equal to everyone.The UI is a bit difficult to understand, and it is intuitive as a competition.

However, Homekit's strength is not only Wifi but also Bluetooth, so it can be connected to a hub without an internet connection environment.Considering that, the degree of perfection is high.However, those who do not have a lot of Apple products have high barriers to entry.So, the best potential was halfway.

Although it is such a HOMEKIT, the automation is working hard on its own route, and the automatic control can be registered even in the current position of the iPhone, so when you leave the house, you can turn off all rooms.Without moving one finger.In that respect, one Alexa and Google Assistant!Yes, yes.

Homekit is a very attractive choice if you have an iPad, HomePod or Apple TV.If you choose ease of use and audio commands, Amazon and Google are now dominant, especially those who do not have Apple products.