A:Answer Hi Jake! The TU7000 works with Voice Assistants. However, you will need to have a standalone Google/Alexa device to perform limited commands such as changing channels, swapping input selections and launching partner apps. You can activate these commands handsfree; you will need a separate Smart Hub for this feature to work. When stepping up to the TU8000, you will gain built-in voice assistants (Amazon Alexa, Bixby, Google Assistant) and a dedicated voice assistant button on your remote for a much wider list of commands such as weather, music, and getting questions answered with your voice. With the TU8000, you will not need a standalone Voice Assistant device, nor will you need a Smart Hub, but you will need to press the the dedicated voice assistant button to activate the commands. ^Gina
