#5 in Smart Speakers
Amazon
Amazon Echo Show 8 (newest model), Vibrant HD 8.7" display with spatial audio, Designed for Alexa+, Graphite
$139.99
50
Pros
- +Compatible with alexa+
Amazon Echo Show 8 (newest model), Vibrant HD 8.7" display with spatial audio, Designed for Alexa+, Graphite vs Home Assistant HA70 Starter Kit - Pre-Installed HA OS, RK3528 4GB RAM 32GB eMMC, Zigbee Dongle ZBT-1 (EFR32MG21) + Door Sensor + Temp & Humidity Sensor
Reddit prefers Home Assistant HA70 Starter Kit - Pre-Installed HA OS, RK3528 4GB RAM 32GB eMMC, Zigbee Dongle ZBT-1 (EFR32MG21) + Door Sensor + Temp & Humidity Sensor — higher sentiment (100% vs 50% positive).
#4 in Smart SpeakersReddit favorite
Home Assistant
Home Assistant HA70 Starter Kit - Pre-Installed HA OS, RK3528 4GB RAM 32GB eMMC, Zigbee Dongle ZBT-1 (EFR32MG21) + Door Sensor + Temp & Humidity Sensor
$129.99
100
Pros
- +Do a great job for basic functions
- +Good for announcements
- +Good for alarms
Cons
- −Learning curve to get working
“Home Assistant makes their own pucks. There's a learning curve to get working but they do a great job for basic functions.”