Amazon has launched Echo Auto,
the company’s latest Alexa product designed for in-car usage with 8 microphones
and far-field technology to hear you even in noisy traffic conditions. It is
powered by the car’s 12V charging socket or USB port and connects to your car
stereo system for audio playback using a 3.5 mm auxiliary cable or Bluetooth
connection.
It connects to Alexa through
the Alexa app on your smartphone and uses your existing data plan to stream
music, make a call or send messages to your phone contacts, and more. With
Alexa, you can hear your morning news, listen to an Audible book on your
commute, ask for the nearest coffee shops, petrol pumps and more.
- Add Alexa to your car — Echo Auto is powered by your car’s 12V charging socket or USB port and connects to your stereo system through a 3.5 mm auxiliary cable or Bluetooth connection
- Designed exclusively for in-car usage — With 8 microphones and far-field technology, Echo Auto can hear you over music, A/C, and road noise.
- Voice control your music — Voice control Echo Auto through the Alexa app to stream from Amazon Prime Music, Apple Music, JioSaavn, and Gaana – just ask for a song, artist, or genre.
- Just ask — Use your voice to play music, make calls, add to your to do-list, check the news, and more.
- Designed for your privacy — You can press the microphone off button to electronically disconnect the microphones.
The Amazon Echo Auto is priced
at Rs. 4,999, available for pre-order on Amazon India website and select retail
outlets and will start shipping from January 15.
