If you want something with more remote capability and broader smart home integration, look elsewhere. (cnet.com)
The biggest improvements, arguably, are around smart home integration. (slashgear.com)
Speaker quality is ok but Siri's intelligence and lack of smart home integration with my google calendar, SiriusXM, Logitech harmony and Nest are showstoppers whereas my 2 yr Amazon echo supports all these devices. (macrumors.com)