Apple HomePod (2nd gen) vs Google Nest Audio

Comparing both Voice Assistants feature by feature

Apple HomePod (2nd gen)

Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth

Integrations: Apple HomeKit, Home Assistant

Hub: Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge

Speech to Text: Local

Conversation agent: Local, Cloud

Text to Speech: Local

Sensors: Temperature, Humidity

Features: Physical Volume Controls, Physical Play/Pause Controls, Voice Match

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Google Nest Audio

Connectivity: 2.4 GHz Wifi, 5 GHz Wifi, Bluetooth

Integrations: Google Home, Home Assistant

Hub: Matter Bridge

Speech to Text: Cloud

Conversation agent: Local, Cloud

Text to Speech: Cloud

Alerts: Glass breaking (Subscription required), Smoke/CO alarm (Subscription required)

Features: Physical Volume Controls, Mic Off Switch, Physical Play/Pause Controls, Voice Match

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Voice Assistants

Compare voice assistants by connectivity, display, audio, integrations, sensors, privacy controls, automations, and smart home hub capabilities.

  1. Echo Pop

    Amazon

    Echo Pop

  2. Echo Dot (5th Gen)

    Amazon

    Echo Dot (5th Gen)

  3. Echo (4th Gen)

    Amazon

    Echo (4th Gen)

  4. Echo Spot

    Amazon

    Echo Spot

  5. Nest Hub Max

    Google

    Nest Hub Max

  6. Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen)

    Amazon

    Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen)

  7. Echo Studio

    Amazon

    Echo Studio

  8. Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

    Amazon

    Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)

  9. Echo Show 15

    Amazon

    Echo Show 15

  10. Echo Show 21

    Amazon

    Echo Show 21

  11. Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

    Amazon

    Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)

  12. Nest Audio

    Google

    Nest Audio

  13. Nest Mini (2nd gen)

    Google

    Nest Mini (2nd gen)

  14. Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

    Google

    Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

  15. Echo Hub

    Amazon

    Echo Hub

  16. HomePod (2nd gen)

    Apple

    HomePod (2nd gen)

  17. HomePod mini

    Apple

    HomePod mini

  18. Home Assistant Voice

    Nabu Casa

    Home Assistant Voice

Compare Voice Assistants
All Apple products
  1. Mac Mini (M4 Pro 40GB + 1TB)

    Apple

    Mac Mini (M4 Pro 40GB + 1TB)

  2. HomePod (2nd gen)

    Apple

    HomePod (2nd gen)

  3. HomePod mini

    Apple

    HomePod mini

  4. HomePod (2nd gen)

    Apple

    HomePod (2nd gen)

  5. HomePod mini

    Apple

    HomePod mini

All Google products
  1. Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)

    Google

    Nest Cam (outdoor or indoor, battery)

  2. Nest Cam Floodlight

    Google

    Nest Cam Floodlight

  3. Nest Cam (indoor, wired)

    Google

    Nest Cam (indoor, wired)

  4. Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

    Google

    Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

  5. Nest Hub Max

    Google

    Nest Hub Max

  6. Nest Doorbell (battery)

    Google

    Nest Doorbell (battery)

  7. Nest Doorbell (wired)

    Google

    Nest Doorbell (wired)

  8. Nest x Yale Lock

    Google

    Nest x Yale Lock

  9. Nest Protect (Battery)

    Google

    Nest Protect (Battery)

  10. Nest Protect (Wired)

    Google

    Nest Protect (Wired)

  11. Nest Audio

    Google

    Nest Audio

  12. Nest Mini (2nd gen)

    Google

    Nest Mini (2nd gen)

  13. Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen)

    Google

    Nest Temperature Sensor (2nd gen)

  14. Nest Temperature Sensor

    Google

    Nest Temperature Sensor

  15. Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)

    Google

    Nest Learning Thermostat (4th gen)

  16. Nest Learning Thermostat

    Google

    Nest Learning Thermostat

  17. Nest Thermostat

    Google

    Nest Thermostat

  18. Nest Audio

    Google

    Nest Audio

  19. Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

    Google

    Nest Hub (2nd Gen)

  20. Nest Hub Max

    Google

    Nest Hub Max

  21. Nest Mini (2nd gen)

    Google

    Nest Mini (2nd gen)

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