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well you might not need a Google home or Alexa in every room of your home once you test-drive a smart speak or two you'll quickly learn how useful they could be all around the house but where should you have smart speakers what rooms really deserve them here are the four rooms in your home that definitely need a smart speaker whether it's for listening to music or controlling the lights their first smart speaker in your home should go in a place where everyone can enjoy it a living room it's a natural common area where it will likely get the most use there you can use Google home and at chromecast to show the weather or play YouTube or Netflix on the TV you can set the temperature on the thermostat or use it to play trivia on family game night if you opt for a second smart speaker the kitchen is the next best location not only is it also centrally located and highly trafficked but the kitchen is a room where you'll find a smart speaker extra useful both Alexa and Google home can help you build a grocery list and when you're running low on supplies you can order things like dish soap or more coffee filters with your voice and that's just the beginning in the kitchen you're smart speaker can help suggest different recipes to try help you cook dinner for the family set timers for different recipes fire up the toaster oven or even play your favorite podcast while you straighten up if there are dozen good reasons to have a smart speaker in your living room or your kitchen there are a dozen more to have one in your bedroom a smart speaker won't just replace your old alarm clock it will double as a noise machine podcast and music streamer audiobook player and news source it can help with your morning routine just as much as it can keep you from distractions at night didn't turn down the AC before going to bed forget going to the thermostat and changing it or even reaching for your phone just tell your smart speaker to do it and the same goes for turning out the lights or locking the doors the bathroom seems like an odd place to have a smart speaker it's a sacred place where privacy would normally be non-negotiable but listening to the news or your favorite podcast while showering will almost definitely change your mind never mind reordering shampoo as soon as you run out or starting the coffee as soon as you step out of the shower for more smart home how to's and other tips and tricks be sure to check out cnet.com forward slash smart living