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There are many AI tools that act as a home assistant to help you around the house. They can control all your smart home devices by using your voice or be a central hub for routines or a quick way to tap the screen to turn a light on or off and even update the temperature on a smart thermostat. Google Gemini and Alexa+ are two popular choices, but one may be the better choice overall.

Google Gemini can be used to chat with an AI, control your home devices, answer questions, and store data in the cloud. It's a free service available on smartphones, a web browser, and other smart devices, but includes paid plans as well for more features. Alexa+ — owned by Amazon — works similarly as a generative AI assistant. It's available through Amazon and costs $19.99 per month, but may actually be worth paying for . It's free for Amazon Prime subscribers.…