Building on its success, convincing the public to equip their homes and offices with various Alexa-enabled Echo devices, Amazon introduced the first Echo Auto in 2018. More than one million pre-orders and four years later, Echo Auto Amazon announced Wednesday at its Devices and Services 2022 event.
The new device will be thinner than its predecessor and will include a stronger adhesive mounting plate than the previous version – so make sure you really like its placement before removing the back film. . The device still uses five separate microphones to take commands on road noise, so you’ll still have a good degree of flexibility where you can place it. Once installed, it does what every Alexa does: respond to voice commands. It handles the standard fare of playing music – including a “follow me” function that lets you transfer audio from your home stereo to your car as you get in – as well as navigation and hands-free calling.
Heather Zorn, Amazon’s vice president of Alexa, said during the event: “Environmental technology always thrives best in environments where people are focused on other tasks and nowhere is more important than in the car. . “Voice can reduce distractions and help you keep an eye on the road so you can focus on the fun of driving.”
Furthermore, with help from Amazon’s cloud, $55 Echo Auto will also be able to alert drivers when their pre-ordered Whole Foods grocery order is ready for pickup. Also will summon a tractor if you run out of gas. Just say, “Alexa, call Roadside Assistance.”
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