TORONTO, June 17, 2020 /CNW/ – Amazon today announced Echo Auto is coming to Canada. Echo Auto is the first Echo device designed for use on the road, giving you an easy and affordable way to add the power of Alexa on the go. Echo Auto is available from today on Amazon.ca and BestBuy.ca, for just CDN $69.99.
“Customers in Canada tell us they want to take Alexa with them everywhere they go, and we’re delighted to offer them an easy way to add Alexa to the car they already own” said Celine Lee, Alexa Canada Country Manager. “With Echo Auto, they can enjoy the convenience of Alexa on the road, giving them the ability to ask to play music, make calls, continue their audiobook, manage their to do list and more—all just using their voice, and keeping their hands on the wheel.”
Echo Auto features a custom-designed eight-microphone array which has been designed to account for challenging in-car acoustics, enabling Alexa to hear commands over music, air conditioning and ambient road noise. Powered by your car’s 12V power outlet or integrated USB port, Echo Auto connects to your stereo system through a 3.5 mm audio jack or Bluetooth. Echo Auto connects to Alexa through the Alexa app on your smartphone, iOS or Android, and uses your existing phone contract to access a range of Alexa features such as music, navigation, calling, and more.
With Echo Auto, just ask Alexa to hear your morning news, listen to an Audible audiobook, get the latest traffic updates, and more. You can also set a routine that turns on your lights when you pull into the driveway, set reminders to pick up your dry cleaning on your way home, control compatible smart home devices, build your shopping list or manage your calendar—all while your eyes stay on the road.
With skills already available in the Alexa Skills Store, you’ll also now be able to take advantage of skill experiences designed specifically for the car like playing road trip games, asking for directions, or check weather and road conditions nearby.
Echo Auto is available from today, June 17th, from Amazon.ca as well as BestBuy.ca. For more information please visit Amazon.ca.
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