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Published on May 20th, 2020 | by Adrian Gunning

Amazon Australia adds Alexa to your car with Echo Auto

The first Echo device designed for use on the road, Echo Auto lets you have Alexa as your driving companion, whether in your car, van or truck, for your daily commute or your weekend drive to visit family and friends. With the average age of vehicles being 10+ years in Australia (2019 data)*, the Echo Auto offers an inexpensive way to upgrade your car and benefit from a more modern experience with the power of voice.

Echo Auto gives Aussies the ability to take Alexa on the road with the following uses:

  • Listen to an audiobook via Audible while you venture out to grab a coffee.
  • Ask Alexa to play Today’s Hits.
  • Ask Alexa to read you the news.
  • Ask Alexa to read your grocery list to you or manage your calendar.
  • Control your compatible smart home devices, using Alexa to announce to the family you’re nearly home, or turn off the lights if you’ve forgotten.

And here are the techy bits:

  • A custom-designed eight-microphone array which has been designed to account for challenging in-car acoustics, enabling Alexa to hear utterances over music, aircon, and road noise.
  • Powered by your car’s 12V power outlet or integrated USB port, Echo Auto connects to your radio system through a 3.5 mm audio jack or Bluetooth.
  • Echo Auto connects to Alexa through the Alexa app on your smartphone and uses your mobile data to access a range of Alexa features.

Echo Auto is available for pre-order from May 20 on www.amazon.com.au/echoauto for RRP $79. Echo Auto will ship to customers from June 10 and will be available online and from leading retailers.  For more information, customers can visit www.amazon.com.au/echoauto.


About the Author

agun@impulsegamer.com'

Adrian lives in Melbourne Australia and has a huge passion for gaming, technology and pop culture. He recently finished his a Bachelor of Journalism and is currently focusing on games journalism. When not writing and playing video games, Adrian can be found in Comics 'R' Us debating the pros of the DC Universe and cons of the Marvel Universe.


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