Private vs. Cloud Voice Assistants (Home Assistant Voice, Satellite 1, Amazon Echo)
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Comparing the Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition, Satellite 1 Developer Kit, and Amazon Echo Dot, including their features and test results. Thanks to ThirdReality for sponsoring this video. ThirdReality Smart Mechanical Keyboard MK1: https://shrsl.com/4ti0i 🍿 WATCH NEXT https://youtu.be/s1rHPcTNpGw ⭐ FEATURED TECH Home Assistant Voice Preview Edition: https://www.home-assistant.io/voice-pe/ Satellite 1 Developer Kit: https://futureproofhomes.net/products/satellite1-pcb-dev-kit Amazon Echo Dot: https://amzn.to/4bJj3GR Beelink S12 Pro Mini PC: https://amzn.to/49WrA9U 🔗 LINKS Video article: https://www.michaelsleen.com/voice-pe-sat1-echo/ Tech I use: https://www.michaelsleen.com/tech/ Merch and downloads: https://shop.michaelsleen.com/ 👏 BECOME A MEMBER YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPW1UJ2F7Ch7XHfzhYqyX-A/join Fourthwall (*merch discounts*): https://shop.michaelsleen.com/supporters/sign_in 🎬 FILMING GEAR Camera (Talking Head) - Sony Alpha 6700: https://amzn.to/4iFfJRy Camera (Top Down) - Sony Alpha ZVE-10: https://amzn.to/4gsnNn6 Camera (B-Roll) - iPhone 15 Pro Max: https://amzn.to/4gJQrQw Mic (Wired) - Rode VideoMic GO II: https://amzn.to/3vnpgc1 Mic (Wireless) - Hollyland Lark M2: https://amzn.to/3wlbmYF Teleprompter - Elgato Prompter: https://amzn.to/41PDssa Light (Key) - RALENO LED Soft Light: https://amzn.to/48v3Ho6 Light (Fill) - VIJIM VL120: https://amzn.to/3P3KNwF Tripod - Peak Design Travel Tripod (Carbon Fiber): https://amzn.to/3vExGfi Mobile Tripod - Peak Design Mobile Tripod: https://amzn.to/48zoIOI Gimbal - Hohem iSteady M6 Gimbal for Smartphone - https://amzn.to/3Wqi0r6 Gimbal - Hohem AI Tracking Sensor - https://amzn.to/3y85bYv Field Monitor - Osee T5+ 5.5-Inch: https://amzn.to/4iA2Qbw 👤 ABOUT ME Hi, I'm Michael Leen, a digital content creator. I have worked in big tech and smart home, and am a lifelong tech enthusiast. I produce YouTube content weekly showing how tech can make you more productive – saving you time and money, and making your home more comfortable and secure. 🎵 MUSIC CREDIT Song: Endless Lights Music by: CreatorMix.com 📘 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:02 Feature Comparison 07:32 ThirdReality (Sponsor) 09:06 Test Overview 11:21 Testing 16:24 Test Results 19:48 Final Thoughts 22:01 Outtakes ℹ️ AFFILIATE LINKS When you make a purchase using the links I provide, I may earn a small commission at no additional cost to you.
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