[SC-CSTD] Access both Alexa and Google Assistant on the same device. First of its kind.

[David Andrews]

No, it is specific hardware, a JBL smart speaker.

Dave

At 08:43 PM 8/30/2023, Mohammad Fazil via SC-CSTD wrote:
>Can it be installed on iPhone?
>Thanks!
>
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>MSPoweruser - Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at 1:29 PM Access both 
>Alexa and Google Assistant on the same device. First of its kind.
>Access both Alexa and Google Assistant on the same device. First of its kind.
>August 30, 2023
>Access both Alexa and Google Assistant on the same device. First of its kind.
>Alexa and Google Assistant on the same device will be possible with 
>the new JBL Authentics 200, 300, and 500 speakers, coming on 
>September 17. The devices are the first smart speakers that offer 
>access to both Google Assistant and Alexa at any time, according to 
>Google. And you can easily switch between them as well, at any time 
>by saying the corresponding wake words ("Hey Google" and "Alexa").
>This new, multi-assistant capability gives you the option to switch 
>between them for different activities. Simply use the wake word to 
>activate your chosen voice assistant, and whatever you need is just 
>a voice command away.
>You can even ask Google Assistant or Alexa to stop certain tasks - 
>like timers, reminders and alarms - no matter which one started the request.
>Because both Alexa and Google Assistant will be present on these 
>speakers, you'll also get access to their respective multimedia 
>platforms, such as information from Search, shopping results from 
>Amazon, and songs from YouTube Music or Amazon Music.
>You'll be able to set up both Alexa and Google Assistant by 
>downloading the JBL One app on your phone and following the steps to 
>install them.
>https://mspoweruser.com/alexa-and-google-assistant-on-the-same-device/