Alexa may soon have some new competition.
Apple device similar to alexa.
And last but not least apple s siri is the digital assistant on the new homepod.
Check the apple shop for homekit accessories and supported devices.
Apple is reportedly developing its own device similar to the amazon echo which is said to have left the research and development lab and is now being.
Its sharp cylinder shape cuts a more imposing figure and it s taller.
It s worth noting that sonos older speakers like the sonos play 1 supported alexa but they needed an echo speaker to be able to use alexa.
Apple says the material on the outside is a sort of acoustic mesh.
The same is true for the amazon echo which houses alexa amazon s assistant.
By contrast the amazon echo looks a little more striking.
When alexa is listening this is signified through the illuminating blue ring around the top.
Apple homepod vs amazon echo.
Many will support both alexa and google assistant but it s clear that apple s homekit doesn t have the same level of compatibility.