Has been more concerned about smart speakers this category, the current smart speaker has been fully integrated into my life. Recent smart speaker new bursts, small degree at home, Leopard AI speakers, Tencent listen almost the same time released. The field of smart speakers can be described as a giant gathering, BAT Jingdong millet Lenovo Cheetah, etc. are all plugged in. Today's introduction is that Tencent, which has just been listed, listens to smart speakers. As a new entrant to the smart speaker category, how has the giant Tencent performed?
Out of the box"Tencent listens to the sound box" is relatively new in packaging, directly following the shape of the product, made a cylindrical package.
This LOGO I guess is a variant of Ting, but the official does not seem to explain.
"Tencent listen to speakers" speaker uses a quite alternative wake-up words - "9420", which means "I love you." It is said that Ma Huateng also praised this awakening, but to be honest I really don't think this awakening is good. If he calls "9527", it might be better to remember something. Every time I call 9420, I must first think about the meaning of the awakening word, and then convert it into a number, and then call it out. I always feel that I am more tired than adding “å®å’šå®å’šâ€ or “Little Loveâ€.
Inside the package, there are two floors under the mountain. The top is a speaker and the lower mezzanine is the adapter and power cord.
The whole machine is still a common cylindrical shape of a smart speaker, and it is a pure cylinder that is a bit tired.
There is a bevel on the top of the cylinder and four function buttons above.
I think the overall shape is a bit too "tribute" Amazon echo, regardless of appearance, key layout, light strip position and so on are extremely similar.
There is a power indicator on the front of the speaker. Because there is a built-in battery inside the “Tencent Listening Speakerâ€, there are three grids of power remaining above the power indicator.
Speaker back there is power and Bluetooth input mode switch, long press the switch, short press to switch Bluetooth mode.
The lower part of the speaker is wrapped in fabric, and the position is light brown, which makes it feel more home.
There is a micro-USB power adapter connector and an audio output connector below the speaker.
Power Supply 5V 2.1A
Speaker bottom anti-slip silicone pad
The configuration process is quite satisfactory, and the whole process is very fast. Basically, from the installation of the APP to the configuration of the line, one minute can handle it.
After the device goes online, the boot feels a bit weak
The main interface of the APP is divided into three tabs: “Myâ€, “Discoveryâ€, and “Dialogueâ€. The function on the APP is still relatively small compared to other competing products, but since Tencent has just entered the smart speaker category, it is estimated that It will gradually be enriched.
The “discovery†page is mainly the aggregation of content. The level of this page belongs to the first-class level. Based on the support of QQ music, the content of this page is quite rich.
Another very important selling point is that "Tencent listens to speakers" can be directly connected to WeChat. At first, I imagined this is a very competitive feature. With Tencent's own WeChat platform, it will allow Tencent to listen to the speakers with a “one-touch†skill. However, in actual use, I found that my idea was too naive. At present, the WeChat function of “Tencent Listening Speakers†is very tasteless and very difficult to use. . .
The binding aspect is rather easy. You enter Tencent to listen to the public number through the APP and bind the device.
Family members can then be managed. This process is basically a process of WeChat group building. By generating and sharing two-dimensional codes, we can allow users who do not use WeChat to join this group. Afterwards, everyone who scans the code will create a WeChat chat group.
However, it is very important that a "Tencent listening speaker" can only set up one group at a time. In other words, all voice messages sent by Tencent's listening speakers can only be sent to this group. All other people in the group received messages through the WeChat account and saw messages between them.
And want to leave a message can only be achieved by pressing and holding the message function key on the speaker, and can not voice wake up to leave a message. If you have to do it, it's better to press the phone directly.
This level is not as good as the micro-channel function of the “car radish†on-board equipment that I have used before. The device can also directly wake up the voice. As long as you say a wake-up word and say “send a WeChat to a certain personâ€, you can send it to the corresponding person. To send a WeChat speech, I think at least it must be up to that level to pass. At present, the WeChat function of “Tencent listens to the speaker†is failing, and then it is said that Tencent’s own function is garbage.
All messages are relayed by the public number, that is, during the entire chat process, they can only see themselves and Tencent listen to the public number in the dialogue, and other members of the group’s message content will also become Tencent’s The content of this public number was just preceded by a "XXX." So this method has not yet built a WeChat group comfortable, whether from the speaker side, or the mobile phone side, the entire "Tencent listen to speakers" WeChat function makes people feel very awkward.
In terms of sound quality, the official advertising campaign is comparable to a 2,000-level speaker, but I think this promotion is somewhat exaggerated.
After I actually listened to the sound quality of the mainstream smart speakers in the market, I think that the sound quality of "Tencent's listening speakers" can only be considered as medium, or "Tencent listens to speakers" is better in the smart speakers with batteries. , And the mainstream smart speakers with batteries in the market seems to be only Tencent listen and Ruoqi Yueshi, these two models will be better than Tencent.
However, if all products are rated horizontally, the sound quality of Tencent does not dominate. This is my personal sense of hearing and is for reference only.
"Tencent listens to the speaker" summary
advantage:
1. Complete QQ music content blessing, if you can promise not to charge will be better
2. Built-in power supply greatly improves mobile availability
3, micro - USB interface, you can use charging treasure to charge
4, with AUX audio output interface
insufficient:
1, the current function is relatively single, many mainstream smart speakers have the features it does not have
2. The function of WeChat connection made me very disappointed and even angry
3, the appearance is too conservative
Generally speaking, after the last paragraph, this evaluation should end. But in recent times, smart speakers have indeed been released. At present, almost all first-tier manufacturers have their own smart speakers, and since I have just issued a town building plan, then I will give you some dry goods.
Statement: The following evaluation contents are actual mass production products and official firmware and APP release versions. The test time is concentrated on the night of April 24th and 25th, 2018. Because each product is in the iterative process, my form does not represent the follow-up. Maybe I have a form for this, and there will be adjustments for each family.
The order of each product of this form is from left to right, which is the time sequence of each product's release. Some manufacturers start earlier and the development time is longer, indicating that the corresponding functions are more complete. Newer manufacturers entering late may not have enough time to do something. However, there are also announcements that have been released very early but have not been improved. What I am talking about is who you see by yourself. . .
In addition, the function selected in this table is only the high-frequency function that I think, but in fact, å®å’š, rokid, Tmall Genie, millet AI speakers have opened the relevant interface, have their own voice application store, so the practical application of these four The number is far above this table.
In the past when the number of smart speaker manufacturers is relatively small, I may directly give advice on which to buy, but the current smart speaker category can be selected too many products, each focus is also different, then according to different user needs, I give my suggestions.
Sound quality:
Little Leopard, Sui Dynasty, Xiao Ya
These three sounds are the sound quality of the current mainstream smart speakers, regardless of their rank. However, due to the fact that the Flea generation has already stopped production (the second generation is already castrated for guaranteeing costs), it is currently clearing stocks and is not recommended for purchase. The other two sound qualities belong to the first tier.
content:
Small degree at home, Xiaoya second, Tencent listening to the third speaker
Reasons: Although the audio quality of a child at home is not very good, it is actually a lot of content. It turned out that I was actually not quite a screen for this bird, but later it was found that there was a screen that worked well. In addition to docking a complete iQIYI video, listening to songs can be viewed in the lyrics, asking questions to see pictures, asking translations to directly display spellings, and checking the content directly with the short video of Baidu search engine. So more screens, this content is indeed a lot more.
Xiaoya, as a content-making Himalayan product, is rich in content, too.
Tencent listen to speakers with a complete QQ music support, and a very rich resource aggregation in the top three have a place.
Smart Home:
Ruo Qi Yueshi first, Xiaomi AI speaker second, Leopard third
Reasons: If QI's smart home performance is the first, I think there is no doubt that my family's current smart home control center is Juki Moonstone. No matter from the device access or scenario settings, it is very perfect.
The main reason for Leopard's selection was the ability to control the use of the millet line to increase its usability. If the user experience and the scene are done well, then Leopard has the potential to rise to second place. (Because the love can only control the millet system, and Leopard can also control other smart home products)
APP richness
The first degree of smallness at home, Lynx second, third
Reasons: The reason for this choice is because Xiaodu integrates family circles, family albums, and audio/video interactions at home.
The Lynx Wizard has just increased the ability of the Tmall Elf's fire eye to increase its playability.
The reason for this selection is because there are so many devices that the APP can control. There are 5 cymbals and 7 cymbals.
Technological sense and eye-catching degree:Small degree at home, rokid moonstone second, Xiaoya third
Reasons: This personal preference is heavy and not much to explain
Cost-effectiveness:Millet AI speakers (original purchase) First, the second at home, the third Leopard
Reasons: The overall strength of the Xiaomi AI speaker is indeed good, regardless of content, skills, smart home and other aspects are worth noting, but can not buy the original price is a problem.
599 with a small screen home is said to be subsidized by Baidu, indeed bring a screen with many new features introduced, such as video calls, photo/album, video playback, and more content display, so the price of 599 can indeed.
Leopard 499, “The sound quality of today’s smart speakers†is also a fact. Two years of QQ music members have been given, and music content is guaranteed. There is also potential for smart homes, so the price/performance ranking is third.
In summary, how smart speakers are currently selected depends on your preferences.
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