Amazon introduces Echo Auto in India: Customers can now use Alexa while driving

Amazon has introduced Echo Auto, a smart speaker that is designed specifically for in-car usage, in India. The Echo Auto uses eight microphones and far-field technology to hear users even in noisy traffic conditions.

To use the Echo Auto, a small router-like gadget needs to be connected to the vehicle’s 12-V charging socket or USB port, and connected to the car’s music system. An Amazon account and the Alexa app will be needed.

Once installed, users can ask Alexa to play music, make calls and send messages to phone contacts, set reminders, read out Kindle books or audiobooks, get sports or news updates etc. The Echo Auto device will be available for ₹4,999.