Amazon has recently launched Echo Auto in India. If you have a car, then it can prove to be excellent for you. Amazon Echo Auto has been priced at Rs 4,999 in India. You can buy it from Amazon's kiosk, including the website of Amazon India.
We have used Amazon Echo Auto and will tell you how it is and is it necessary for your car?
Look and Feel
The Amazon Echo Auto is a small device that you can insert into the AC vent of the car. It is easy to install in the car and for this you will not need to go to any mechanic. You can apply it within 5 minutes.
With this you will also be given cables. You can connect it to the USB port provided in the car. If the car does not have a USB port then you can connect it by putting a USB connector in the given socket.
Setup Process
Amazon Echo Auto also has the support of Aux, that is, you can directly connect it to the music system of the car. The setup of Amazon Echo Auto is quite easy. You can connect it to Add new device by downloading Alexa mobile app. Bluetooth connectivity has been provided in it.
This device has LED light which turns blue as soon as you give the command and will remain red when muted. Once you connect it in your car, it will operate through your mobile internet.
Voice Commands
In order to be able to hear your given voice commands better, 8 microphones have been given in it. Even if the car window is open, it catches your voice easily. It is completely hands-free.
You can give commands to Amazon Echo Auto in the same way as commands given to Echo speakers. However, it also has some dedicated commands. For example, you can use it for navigation.
Alexa, Navigate me to home – Navigation of your home address starts when asked. The smartphone with which you have connected it will open Google Maps and navigation will start. If you do not want to see the screen of the phone, then it will navigate you by speaking.
Best Calling Feature
The calling feature given in Amazon Echo Auto is quite good. For this, you have to sync your phone contacts first. After syncing you can call anyone by speaking. Due to 8 microphones, your voice will be clear on the other side.
Music Feature
You can also use Echo Auto to listen to music. Because it connects directly with your car's music system. So you can listen to songs from Amazon Prime Music just by giving commands.
News Updates
You can listen to the news on the way by putting it in the car. To hear the news bulletin till date, you have to speak, Alexa play aaj tak news. Similarly, you can use all the skills that Alexa has from here.
Use as Audio Book
If you want, you can also use it like an audio book. If you are a kindle reader, you will be even better.
Some limitations
There are also some limitations of Amazon Echo Auto. For example, if your car has Android Auto or Apple Car Play, you will hardly need it. Because basic features are given in Android Auto and Apple Car Play. The second limitation is that to use it, you have to depend on the Internet.
Should you buy Amazon Echo Auto?
If you have a car that has a traditional music system, then you should definitely buy it. Because even if it does not have a screen, but just by installing it, you can make your car modern and advanced.
If your car already has Apple Car Play, Android Auto and voice command features, then it may not work much for you. But still, if you want to improve your car even more then you can buy it.
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