After Alexa is turned on, tapping the microphone will automatically cue up the voice assistant, and you can begin speaking a command. If you don’t issue a command within a second or so, Alexa will timeout. The Google Home app sets up and manages Chromecast, Google Home, and other smart devices co...

In either case, both HomePods must be in the same room to pair them. The person who creates the party controls the music, but other users can send song requests using the app’s chat feature. The host can also turn on the Guest as DJ feature which lets other participants add songs to the queue. […...