Winner
Updated October 2026
Data from the official Google and Nabu Casa sites.
2026 verdict
Google Home Speaker has the better all-around case than Home Assistant Voice in 2026, starting with rating, connectivity, and integrations.
It separates itself most clearly on rating, connectivity, and integrations, while still looking better on hub and alerts. Home Assistant Voice can still be the right pick, but only if its specific feature mix outweighs the wider strengths of Google Home Speaker. That is why the final call still favors Google Home Speaker.
Works with
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4/5 GHz
- Thread border router
- Matter bridge or controller
- Bluetooth
vs
Works with
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz
- Bluetooth
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| Feature | Google Home Speaker | Home Assistant Voice | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2 | 3.8 | Google Home Speaker |
| Connectivity | 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth | Google Home Speaker |
| Integrations | Google Home, Home Assistant | Home Assistant | Google Home Speaker |
| Hub | Thread Border Router, Matter Bridge | None | Google Home Speaker |
| Alerts | Glass breaking, Smoke/CO alarm | None | Google Home Speaker |
| Voice Match | YES | NO | Google Home Speaker |
| Screen | NO | NO | Tie |
Winner
$99.99
- + Rating: 4.2
- + Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
- + Integrations: Google Home, Home Assistant
- - Rating: 3.8 vs 4.2
- - Connectivity: 2.4 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth vs 2.4 GHz WiFi, 5 GHz WiFi, Bluetooth
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better overall: Google Home Speaker or Home Assistant Voice?
Google Home Speaker has the stronger overall profile in this comparison, especially for rating, connectivity, and integrations.
What is the biggest difference between Google Home Speaker and Home Assistant Voice?
Rating is one of the clearest differences: Google Home Speaker lists 4.2, while Home Assistant Voice lists 3.8.
Who should buy Google Home Speaker?
Choose Google Home Speaker if your priority is rating and connectivity and that matters more than the competing advantages.
Who should buy Home Assistant Voice?
Choose Home Assistant Voice if your priority is its specific strengths and that matters more than rating.
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