Top 3 home assistants to upgrade your space

From watches to phones, our everyday essentials are getting smarter – and it is only natural that our homes follow suit.

Smart speakers are the best place to start when it comes to adding a smart device to manage your space. From organising lists to even automating your home, home assistants can do it all.

We have shortlisted the top three smart speakers that will make everyday life easier. 

Amazon Echo Dot 5th gen smart speaker

Amazon's 5th generation Echo Dot redefines the smart speaker experience with its best-ever sound – offering crisper vocals, richer bass, and vibrant room-filling audio.

The smart speaker can also help with just about anything, from weather updates to setting timers or even snoozing your morning alarm.

Additionally, with its built-in motion and temperature sensors, it can automate your space. As long as it is connected to a compatible device or system, it can turn on lights or start a fan when the room gets warm.

For those prioritising privacy, the Echo Dot includes a mic-off button to ensure peace of mind.

With the Echo Dot's revamped speaker quality, you can pair it with other Echo devices and your Fire TV in your home to create a theatre-like experience.

Price: Tk8,290

Where to buy: Gadget Breeze

Google Nest Hub Max

The Google Nest Hub Max brings together the functions of a home assistant with the convenience of a 10-inch HD display.

The Nest Hub Max features a built-in camera that enables you to monitor your space in real-time and receive motion and sound alerts.

While the smart assistant is idle, you can use it to display your best moments through Google Photos, turning your home into a living gallery.

The Face Match feature can recognise different users instantly, delivering personalised updates, calendar reminders, and video messages at a glance.

Powered by Google Assistant, it helps with everything from cooking questions to smart home control.

Price: Tk24,950

Where to buy: Gadget Breeze

Apple HomePod Mini

The HomePod mini packs powerful, intelligent sound into a handy 3.3-inch design. Compact yet dynamic, it produces deep, balanced bass and crisp highs that fill the room, making every song feel immersive. 

The speaker is wrapped in a mesh fabric that allows music to flow seamlessly, while also making it an aesthetic addition to your home. 

It also pairs with Apple devices smoothly, letting you answer calls, enjoy shows, or control your smart home with Siri's far-field voice recognition. 

Adding multiple speakers in your home can help you create immersive stereo or multiroom sound, while SharePlay invites guests to join in. With voice recognition for up to six users, HomePod mini makes every interaction personal and effective.

Price: Tk17,000

Where to buy: Apple Gadgets