Smart speakers: A beginner's guide to smart home tech

If you want to know what a smart speaker is, then our beginners' guide explains everything you need to know. Tech expert Verity Burns explains how smart speakers work and why you might want one in your life.

Investing in the best smart speaker is essential if you're interested in incorporating smart home tech into your home. Why? Because a smart speaker will house your smart assistant – you've likely heard of them referred to as Alexa, Google Assistant and Siri – which is essential for controlling smart plugs, lighting, thermostats and the like. Plus, many smart speakers function as impressive sound systems in their own right.

The first foray for many of us into the world of smart home tech, it's important that you choose the right model to suit your requirements. If you're new to smart devices, we'd recommend reading our tips on how to choose the best smart speaker at the bottom of this feature before having a scroll through our full product reviews below.

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