Like some of the other inventions in recent times, such as smartwatches and tablets, home assistants is a category of products that often sees mixed reviews. Those who like them swear by them and can’t imagine not having one in their life anymore. Others feel they don’t need one and can just get by fine without it.
The category came into existence when Amazon launched the Echo series of products back 2014 and then Google followed last year with the Google Home. After a while of absence, both these products are now available in India, with Amazon launching the Echo series last year in…