Apple homepod vs amazon echo.
Apple device similar to alexa.
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.
When alexa is listening this is signified through the illuminating blue ring around the top.
Check the apple shop for homekit accessories and supported devices.
And last but not least apple s siri is the digital assistant on the new homepod.
The sonos one on the other hand comes with alexa built in so you can just use it as a standalone alexa smart speaker as well.
By contrast the amazon echo looks a little more striking.
Similar to apple s option you also control the speaker from the top where there are volume buttons a microphone off button and an action button.
Alexa may soon have some new competition.
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.
The same is true for the amazon echo which houses alexa amazon s assistant.
Many will support both alexa and google assistant but it s clear that apple s homekit doesn t have the same level of compatibility.