Amazon Eco Auto in India

[RajG]

I came across a device called Amazon Eco Auto.source

 

Features :

1. Connects to Alexa using your phone, is ready in seconds, and plays through your car speakers. Includes Echo Auto Dash Mount.
2. With eight microphones and far-field technology, Echo Auto can hear you over music, A/C, and road noise.
3. Use your voice to play music, check the news, open the garage door, find the nearest gas station, and more.
4. Play Audible books, stream podcasts, or listen to Amazon Music, Apple Music (coming soon), Spotify, Pandora, SiriusXM, or NPR.
5. Make calls, set reminders, add items to your shopping and to-do lists, or manage your calendar.
6. With over 50,000 skills and counting, Alexa is always getting smarter. Skills are like apps and let you do more with Alexa.
7. Set location-based routines—automated actions Alexa can start when you leave the office or get home.
8. Ask for directions and Alexa connects to supported apps like Google Maps, Apple Maps, or Waze on your phone.

 

Simple setup details 

 

Specs

 

It is an interesting device, 
You can register for early bird offer. 

I thought of installing my Eco Dot in the car,

But after looking at this device, I will wait and decide. 

 

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With over 50,000 skills and counting, Alexa is always getting smarter. Skills are like apps and let you do more with Alexa.

 

This is the best part,
You can write your own skill set.

 

This is very good opportunity for IT developers who love cars. 

[SK01]

Just saw a video about this in our WhatsApp group... A funny one

 

[Gowtham]

On 12/3/2018 at 11:32 AM, RajG said:

This is the best part,
You can write your own skill set.

 

I have registered for the device.
I started working on the skills. 

 

On 12/3/2018 at 11:32 AM, RajG said:

I thought of installing my Eco Dot in the car,

 

EcoDot in car doesn't make sense. 

It may not handle the road noise etc.

On other hand EcoAuto has 8 micro phones and it can handle noise very well.

 

My car is almost 8 years old.

I'm getting bored of it.
Small devices like this make the car interesting again.

 

On 12/3/2018 at 11:41 AM, Krish said:

Just saw a video about this in our WhatsApp group

 

EcoDot is not meant for car.

[RajG]

12 minutes ago, Ranger said:

I started working on the skills. 

 

Would love to be part of it.
I will PM you the details. 

May be we can work on it together. 

 

13 minutes ago, Ranger said:

EcoDot is not meant for car.

 

You can find many car DIY guys installed Eco dot in their cars. 

It is fine, but may not be an ideal device. 

[karthik]

 

More details in this video. 

Added advantage for cars with only Aux support (no usb and bluetooth)

A device from Google will be much more user friendly.
I am using Eco dot, it is just average. No where close to Google. 

[Naveen1]

Amazon launched Echo Input.
 

I am planning to consider it for my car.

Any one used it?
Can we use it in car?

 

I also need an Echo input for my home theatre system.

 

If this doesn't work out in my car. I will use it at my home. 

[uday]

Still it is not able to buy.
Any idea on Indian launch? 

 

On 2/1/2019 at 12:34 PM, driveking said:

Amazon launched Echo Input.

 

Not a good device for cars.

Wait for Echo Auto. 

[Gowtham]

Looks like launch is taking forever.