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Alexa and Google Home are the top two contenders in voice assistants today. There has been much debate about which one of the two is the better pick. But what if you didn’t have to pick just one? What if you could just add your Google Home device in the Alexa app?
Both Amazon Alexa and Google Home are continually updated and developed to make your life easier. Better known just as Alexa, Amazon Alexa is software created by Amazon that has been integrated with the Amazon Echo line of devices. It is a virtual assistant that responds to all kinds of voice commands.
Meanwhile, Google Home is a smart hub integrated with other Google-powered devices like Nest cams, thermostats, and Chromecast. Google Home is also capable of providing quick access to Google searches and a plethora of other commands.
Can Google Home and Alexa Work Together?
Now we reach the ultimate question: can Google Home and Amazon Alexa work together? To answer your question, yes. You can use both Alexa and Google Home in the same household. By connecting the two devices you can control various features and a string of voice commands that will give you the optimal benefits from each device.
How to connect Google Home to Alexa?
You can use apps such as IFTTT or Yeti to connect all your devices for ease of use. You can also pair Alexa with Google Home by following these steps:
- Use “Pair Bluetooth” on both Google Home and Alexa to prepare both devices for pairing with a voice command.
- Open Devices in your Alexa app.
- Select Add Device, or the “+” button on the top-right corner of the app, to add a new device.
- Scroll down until you are able to select Other Device. Then, select Discover Devices.
- Alexa should recognize your Google Home, and you can connect via Bluetooth.
