Smart speakers have become a staple of nearly every home. Being able to give a quick voice command to control lights or the thermostat is all too convenient. They also make for handy gadgets to answer trivia questions or to stream music without fussing with your phone.
They have evolved over the years, and instead of coming in basic designs and one size, there's now a wide offering of speakers that interact with Amazon's Alexa, Google Assistant, or Apple's Siri. Honestly, if you're looking to buy one, it can quickly get confusing trying to figure out which is the best for you.
So, to help you properly outfit your office with premium sound and voice control, ZDNet has rounded up five smart speakers that satisfy a range of wants and needs. Instead of getting off into the weeds of third-party designs, we tried to stick with devices straight from Apple, Google, and Amazon themselves. That doesn't mean we don't like third-party designs -- in fact, we included one below -- but buying first-party ensures long-term support, software updates, and compatibility.
