The speaker, who goes by a nickname, is testing the capabilities of various virtual assistants: Google Assistant, Bixby, and Alexa. This is a follow-up to a similar test conducted in 2017. The speaker found that Google Assistant and Bixby performed the best in tasks like answering questions, setting timers, and controlling devices. However, Siri was found to be the most well-integrated with Apple's ecosystem, particularly for HomeKit users. Alexa was found to be the least effective, particularly when not used within the Amazon ecosystem. The speaker concluded that Google Assistant is currently the most useful virtual assistant on a smartphone, with Bixby being a close second, particularly for Samsung phone users. Siri was placed in third place, and Alexa was last.
1. The speaker, a virtual assistant reviewer, is discussing the performance of various virtual assistants, including Google Assistant, Bixby, Siri, and Alexa. [Document 1]
2. The speaker has conducted a review of these virtual assistants, with the most recent review conducted in 2017. [Document 1]
3. The speaker mentions that the virtual assistants were asked the same questions about weather, timers, and facts, with weather being the most common query. [Document 1]
4. The speaker notes that Siri, Bixby, and Alexa can all perform basic tasks like changing screen brightness and opening the camera or any app on the phone with a voice command. [Document 2]
5. The speaker identifies Google Assistant and Bixby as the top performers in device control, particularly in tasks like setting an alarm or starting a selfie. [Document 2]
6. The speaker mentions that Siri, Bixby, and Alexa can all perform tasks like opening the app store or playing a specific show on Netflix. [Document 2]
7. The speaker identifies Alexa as the worst performer among the virtual assistants, particularly in device control tasks. [Document 2]
8. The speaker notes that Google Assistant is the best performer in getting pictures, particularly when asking for personal photos. [Document 3]
9. The speaker identifies Google Assistant as the most useful and fastest among the virtual assistants. [Document 3]
10. The speaker places Bixby in second place, with Siri in third. [Document 3]
11. The speaker identifies Alexa as the least useful performer among the virtual assistants. [Document 3]
12. The speaker suggests that if you're starting to use Assistance or setting up a smart home, it would be best to avoid features that are exclusive to Alexa. [Document 3]