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from £50 / stuff.tv/Dot
It can’t match a full-size smart speaker for audio and is clearly not as good as its big brother above; but as a radio and Alexa assistant for the bedside or kitchen, this cutey gets the job done. It’s way better than its predecessor Dots, which always had fairly weak speakers – this latest model is capable of everything you can implore Alexa to throw at it. It’s worth paying £10 more for the ‘with Clock’ version, which adds some basic visual cues beyond telling the time.
Stuff says ★★★★★
With the optional clock, this is our favourite bedside wondergadget
£49 / stuff.tv/NestMini
If you live in Google’s world (and let’s face it, most of us do) then the Nest Mini is the best, cheapest way to get into the smart home game. Just like the latest Echo Dot, this latest version features upgraded speakers and mics compared to older models. It’s a slightly better bet than the Echo Dot with Clock if you want close integration with your Google
