Alexa or Siri - which voice assistant is better?

You hear a lot from language assistants in everyday life. You often wonder which is the better, Alexa or Siri. In this practical tip we will show you which is the better language assistant,

Siri: voice assistant

1. Siri is a voice assistant that can only be used on Apple's mobile devices. It has been installed in Apple devices since 2011.
2. Siri is available in multiple languages ​​and voices.
3. Siri helps with everyday problems with answers and advice. She also has some funny answers ready.
4. Start Siri by holding the home button.
5. By dictating questions, software is updated which then analyzes this phrase. You will then receive a suitable answer.
6. Siri can enter dates in the calendar, call up contacts, write emails or even predict the weather and display the navigation.
7. For some features, however, you need a working internet connection through mobile data or wifi.

Alexa: voice assistant

1. Alexa is Amazon Echo's audio interface.
2. You can use Alexa with iOS and Android. You always need a working WiFi connection to use it.
3. The black box keeps track of any conversation in the room. If the activation word "Alexa" falls, it is ready to respond to questions.
4. With the built-in voice control, Echo becomes a daily assistant, be it as a loudspeaker or as a timer, etc.
5. Alexa is continuously connected to the cloud, which is located in America.
6. When Alexa is connected to Amazon Echo, you also control the light and music in your home.

Alexa or Siri - which voice assistant is better?

1. When it comes to the connection, Siri is clearly ahead. Since the connection from Alexa to the cloud works and it is located in America, there are often time delays.
2. In addition, Alexa does not yet know that you are in Germany. So functions - like the weather - are not yet usable. Before the weather query you have to name the place.
3. The functions of Alexa are more for home use, and they only work with WiFi. With the voice function, it dims the light or turns on the music. Siri, on the other hand, can be used worldwide, provides quick help and makes contact with friends. Siri also automatically detects where you are. As already mentioned, Siri can be used with mobile data as well as with WLAN.
4. You can take Siri with you wherever you go on the iPhone. With Alexa you need the black speech recognition box. For Apple users, Siri is clearly in the first place, since the function is already integrated.
5. In contrast to Siri, Alexa learns about the owner. The device adjusts itself to the pronunciation. It also has no problems with guests or dialects. You don't even have to speak clearly.
6. In general, it can be said that the two language assistants overlap with the tasks and complement each other very well. Siri takes care of the job on the go and is a companion. In contrast, Alexa waits at home.

In the video: Alexa at CES 2017.

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