Google Assistant Comparisons

Users compare a new voice assistant feature (likely Siri or similar) to Google Assistant's existing capabilities, frequently noting that Google already offers similar or better functionality like voice commands and smart home control.

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ThatHNGuy • Apr 19, 2018 • View on HN

what about Google Assistant / Google Now?

Rebelgecko • Jan 11, 2024 • View on HN

https://support.google.com/assistant/answer/13971691

thedjpetersen • Oct 12, 2011 • View on HN

How is this better than google voice commands?

thedjpetersen • Oct 12, 2011 • View on HN

How is this better than google voice commands?

ikari_pl • Feb 1, 2024 • View on HN

wow, the Google Assistant spirit continues!

kelvinjps10 • Apr 3, 2025 • View on HN

But this feature was already implemented in normal google assistant

Pxtl • Aug 20, 2023 • View on HN

Iirc Google Assistant has similar.

celeritascelery • Jun 5, 2018 • View on HN

But google assistant is on device, so it is not hampered by these sort of limitations.

dcchambers • Jan 13, 2024 • View on HN

Actually bummed about this...I use Google assistant triggered via the Google search bar mic button on my phone all the time to manage smart home things.

unclenoriega • Nov 19, 2022 • View on HN

I thank Google Assistant sometimes