In today’s Double Tap, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece are joined by co-host of RNIB Tech Talk on RNIB Connect Radio, Callum Stoneman, to explore the world of Google smart homes and whether Google Assistant is better than Lady A (Amazon Alexa) at smart home tasks. Callum shares his unconventional smart home setup, featuring Google Nest devices without Google speakers, running everything through Sonos instead.
We dive into the Nest vs. Ring debate, discussing why more users are moving away from Amazon’s Ring ecosystem and into Google’s Nest cameras and doorbells. Plus, we explore the Google Home app’s accessibility, the challenges of smart home integration, and why Sonos’ accessibility debacle left many blind users frustrated.
🔥 In This Episode:
✔️ Google Smart Homes – Why Callum switched from Amazon’s Ring to Google Nest
✔️ Sonos vs. Smart Speakers – Does Google Assistant work well on Sonos?
✔️ Google Home App Accessibility – Is it better than Alexa’s app?
✔️ Nest vs. Ring Cameras – Which one actually works?
✔️ Tech Redundancy Fear – What happens if Google kills off smart home support?
✔️ Amazon’s Upcoming Event – Will Lady A finally get a real AI boost?
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Chapter Markers:
00:00 Intro
02:45 Exploring Google Home and Its Features
06:09 Comparing Google Home with Other Smart Devices
09:00 Navigating the Google Home App
11:49 Integration of Google Assistant with Other Devices
20:52 Sonos Experience and Accessibility Issues
27:58 Sonos Controversy and Trust Issues
36:10 The Role of Smart Speakers in Daily Life
40:27 Navigating Smart Home Ecosystems
44:49 The Confusion of Smart Device Compatibility

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