"Alexa, play a song" in the car, "Amazon Echo Auto" 4,980 yen
On the 25th, Amazon announced the "Amazon Echo Auto" for in-vehicle use. The first in-vehicle device in the Echo series that allows you to easily experience Alexa, a voice service. The price is 4,980 yen (tax included), and reservations are accepted. Shipment is scheduled for September 30th.
"Amazon Echo Auto"Echo Auto connects to the Internet via the Alexa app on your smartphone. An in-vehicle device that allows hands-free dialogue with Alexa.
Equipped with eight microphone arrays designed with the acoustic characteristics of the car in mind, Alexa responds smoothly to the user's voice even in a car where the music from the car audio, the sound of the air conditioner, the noise while driving, etc. are noisy. To do.
"Amazon Echo Auto"
Powered from a cigar socket or a USB port. Connect to car audio with a 3.5mm audio cable or Bluetooth. Install using the attached air vent mount (attachment for air outlet).
You can make initial settings at the start of use and change settings after that from the Alexa app.
You can talk to Alexa while driving to stream music from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, listen to news, and make phone calls.
You can read books purchased from the Kindle store, check tomorrow's schedule on your way home by car, and operate your home Alexa-compatible smart home appliances from inside the car.
It also supports more than 3,500 Alexa skills developed so far. You can talk to Alexa in the car to learn English with "ALC's English Quiz" or read a story for a child to ride with "Kodansha's Disney Super Gold Picture Book". It also supports podcasts provided by Amazon Music.