A smart screen It could be for you if you want the convenience of a smart assistant with the bonus of having something to look at. When you put Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa on a smart speaker with a tablet-sized screen, you get a fun way to check the weather or album art, watch TV shows, follow video recipes, and even make video calls. We’ve tested most of the top displays and listed our favorites below.
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Updated June 2024: We added a new section on smart screens to bypass.
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