my house is blissfully low-tech otherwise — so I couldn’t test this for myself. SEE ALSO: Should you get an Echo or Echo Dot? We compare the two. Since I already had Spotify connected to Alexa ...

Both the HomePod and Echo have their pros and cons, but if we had to pick one everyday smart home speaker to use, the answer is pretty clear.

Plus, if you have your whole house equipped with smart tech, it can turn on the lights or adjust the thermostat temperature. All Amazon Echo products can be used on their own. While the Echo Dot ...