

In addition to all this, you can continue to use your Echo Auto for actions like music playback, getting directions to a nearby point of interest, and more. This feature sounds more useful than anything else, but we'll have to see how it works in real life. Instead of making you pay for a subscription model, Amazon wants you to pay for the required service such as a quick gas fill-up, a flat tire change, and more. How does the Echo Auto work The Echo Auto connects to Alexa through your smartphones Alexa. Amazon says it has improved the algorithm to detect voice commands better, so we'll have to take their word for it.Īlso new to Echo Auto is the roadside assistance service that will let you call for help if you need it on the road. The Echo Auto has been specifically developed for use in cars. The new Echo Auto, however, only has five microphones instead of eight on the older ones. The power is still supplied by your car's USB port, so no differences there. You can then use it with your car's audio system by pairing it over Bluetooth or a 3.5mm audio cable. Echo Auto (2nd Gen): Specs Price: 54.99 (62.98 with vent mount) Size: 2.05 x 0.91 x 0.6 (Mic), 2.24 x 1.38 x 0.55 (Speaker) Weight: 2.15 oz (61 grams) Microphones: 5 Output: 3.5mm, Bluetooth.

The Echo Auto, in case you're wondering, pairs to your smartphone over Bluetooth.
