BradfordLass72, I am working at the moment so I will have to keep this short, but we do own a Google assistant speaker which I assume you are referring to.
The Google speakers are much the same as an Amazon Alexa but in my humble opinion much better at giving you information on news, sport, shopping bargains or anything that you would typically "Google" on your laptop, tablet or phone. In that, all you have to do is say "Hey Google" followed by the question.
Owning both Google and Alexa, I have to say that we find Alexa much better in operating wifi lighting, wifi door locks, switches or any other wifi gadgets you may have on your system.
The Google speakers are however superb in running with Google play music and the recently launched YouTube music when linked to a television.
There is much more I could state BradfordLass72 but we are extremely busy here in the office due to Brexit, but I will try to post again later this evening if you would wish for further information.