What Yandex column can do

Recently, columns from Yandex stations began to appear on the market. These are special assistive devices that understand human speech. They are able to carry out some commands and just keep up the conversation. Columns have many advantages, but there are also disadvantages. To understand, let's look at how they work.

Advantages of Yandex columns

Yandex columns have the following advantages:

1. Unique design from a domestic manufacturer. It does not look like an Apple device.
2. Small size of the back wall (5 cm).
3. There is a rag casing on the case. It is easily removable. This is convenient if you need to see what's inside the device.
4. Simple operation (only 2 buttons).
5. The ability to adjust the volume.
6. The presence of an LED ring.
7. It is considered the most modern and smartest device that can speak Russian. Opportunities for analogues are much less.

But there are also disadvantages:

1. Sharp edges.
2. There are small seams on the body.
3. Only the front and back sides. Surround sound does not work.
4. Strong heating of the back wall.
5. Microphones are not very sensitive. You need to raise your voice to command the device.

What can a smart Yandex column do?

The column is able to interact with Yandex services. This allows you to do the following:

1. Find out the name of the song that is currently playing.
2. Find out the time when the timer ends.
3. Include a selection of songs.
4. Make a reminder for a specific time.
5. Convert currency.
6. Use a translator.
7. Launch a video through YouTube.
8. Listen to current news.
9. Find out the time you spend to get to the desired place (done relative to your current location).
10. Run the game (most often, crosses or something like a city game).
11. Just chat.

Unlike analogues

The differences are as follows:

1. Yandex speakers have fairly large power supplies. This is considered a disadvantage because they take up a lot of space.
2. Also, the column itself weighs much more than analogues.
3. Similar designs work through the touch screen. And such a design through a special button.

Such devices are in great demand. This is due to the functionality of the smart speaker.