Echo Auto (2nd Gen) | Add Alexa to your car
Purchase options and add-ons
- HANDS-FREE ALEXA ACCESSORY - Slim design that's easy to place in your car with 5-mics built-in so Alexa can hear you over music, air con, or road noise. Includes a fast car charger to charge your phone on the go.
- LISTEN TO YOUR FAVOURITE MUSIC - Ask Alexa to stream playlists from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify and more, or listen live to radio stations. Use Follow Me Music to resume media playback.
- CALL AND MESSAGE WITH YOUR VOICE - Use your voice to make calls, reply to text messages, drop in on Alexa-enabled devices in your home or broadcast announcements.
- GET YOUR FAVOURITE ENTERTAINMENT HANDS-FREE - Binge a hot new podcast, catch up on the news, or listen to best-selling Audible books.
- CONTROL YOUR SMART HOME FROM THE ROAD - Ask Alexa to turn up the air con, turn off the lights, check if your front door is locked, and more while you're away from home.
- DESIGNED TO PROTECT YOUR PRIVACY - Built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a mic-off button and light indicator.
We want you to know:
Echo Auto is designed to enable Alexa hands-free features, such as play music, make calls, answer text messages and more for cars that don't have a voice assistant built-in. Echo Auto connects to the Alexa app on your phone using your existing data plan and plays through your car’s speakers via Bluetooth connection or Aux input. Service provider charges may apply.
Car and Phone compatibility - Check if your car and phone are compatible. Note: Echo Auto is compatible with most cars with Bluetooth or Aux input.
Fast car charger - This product is Quick Charge 3.0 certified for fast charging.
Mounting your Echo Auto - The included adhesive car mount should not be placed on soft plastic, leather, or fabric surfaces. Choose a hard, durable surface away from the airflow.
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Take Alexa on the road
Echo Auto is a hands-free Alexa car accessory that helps you make the most of your drive. Just ask Alexa to play music, make calls, set reminders, and more. Featuring a slim design that's easy to place in your car, 5-mics that can hear you over music, air con, or road noise, and a phone fast car charger to charge your phone on the go.
Enjoy the soundtrack of your drive
Driving is more fun with Alexa as your copilot. Stream your favourite music and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, and Spotify, or listen live to radio stations. Just ask Alexa to play music, a new podcast, the news, or a best-selling Audible book.
Alexa is happy to help
Ask Alexa to make calls. Use your voice to update to-do lists, set reminders, check calendars, share your ETA or drop in to Alexa-enabled devices at home to say that you’re on your way.
Control your smart home
from the road
Echo Auto works with compatible smart home devices, so Alexa can help control the air con, turn off lights, and more while you're away from home.
“Alexa, turn off the living room lights.”
Designed to protect your privacy
Alexa and Echo devices are built with multiple layers of privacy protection. For example, Echo Auto has a Microphone Off button that electronically disconnects the microphones. You also have control over your voice recordings. You can view, hear or delete them at any time. Learn more about privacy.
Easy to set up and use
Echo Auto connects to Alexa through your phone's Alexa app and plays through your car's speakers via auxiliary input or your smartphone's Bluetooth connection.
Step 1
Plug the USB cable into your car's electrical socket using the included adaptor or directly into the USB port.
Step 2
Use the Alexa app to begin setup. Make sure to download the latest version of the Alexa app.
Step 3
Before every drive, make sure your phone's volume is turned up and the audio input (Bluetooth or auxiliary) is selected.
Step 4
Just ask Alexa for music, news, directions and more.
Every day is an Earth day
You don’t have to be an environmental scientist to make sustainable choices. We considered sustainability in the design of this device. Here’s how:
Device Packaging
99% of this device’s packaging is made of wood fibre-based materials from responsibly managed forests or recycled sources.
Technical details
Echo Auto (2nd generation)
Size |
Mic: 52 x 23.2 x 15.3 mm |
Weight |
61 g. Actual size and weight may vary slightly by manufacturing process. |
Smartphone plan usage and compatibility |
Echo Auto uses your existing smartphone plan and the Alexa app for connectivity and other features. Mobile service provider charges may apply. Please consult your carrier for information on any fees and limitations that apply to your plan. Echo Auto supports Android 8.0 and iOS 14 or greater. However, please note that the following smartphones are not compatible with Echo Auto. |
Connectivity |
Echo Auto connects to most cars that support Bluetooth to play music or that have an auxiliary input. If using Bluetooth, some vehicles do not work well with Echo Auto. Check if your car is compatible. If you can't connect devices to your car to play music via Bluetooth or auxiliary cable, then you may be able to connect Echo Auto with an additional accessory like an FM transmitter or cassette tape adaptor. |
Bluetooth |
Hands-Free Profile (HFP) support for calling, Advanced Audio Distribution Profile (A2DP) support for audio streaming, Audio/Video Remote Control Profile (AVRCP) for voice control of media sessions, Serial Port Profile for Bluetooth connectivity to Android phones and iPod Accessory Protocol for Bluetooth connectivity to iPhones. |
Audio |
5 microphone array. Supports Auxiliary audio output. |
Processor |
Mediatek MT7697H, Intel SueCreek DSP |
Accessibility features |
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Warranty and service |
Echo Auto is sold with a limited warranty of one year provided by the manufacturer. This Limited Warranty does not restrict or alter any non-excludable statutory consumer protections or rights you may have, including under the Australian Consumer Law. Use of Echo Auto is subject to the terms found here. |
Included in the box |
Echo Auto (2nd Gen) with attached mic and speaker modules, cable wrap, adhesive car mount, spare adhesive, cleaning pad, 3.5mm auxiliary cable, and dual USB fast car charger. |
Privacy features |
Wake word technology, streaming indicator, mute button in the Alexa app, the ability to view and delete your voice recordings, and more. Visit the Alexa Privacy Hub to explore how Alexa and Echo devices are designed to protect your privacy. |
Software security updates |
This device receives guaranteed software security updates until at least four years after the device is last available for purchase as a new unit on our websites. Learn more about these software security updates. If you already own an Amazon Echo device, visit Manage Your Content and Devices for information specific to your device. |
Fast car charger |
This product is Quick Charge 3.0 certified for fast charging. Fast charging speeds may also be available on devices that support USB PD, but this product has not been certified by USB-IF for USB PD. Fast charging is not available at input voltages below 11.5V. Charger automatically shuts off when car engine is off (below 11.5V on a standard 12V battery) to prevent car battery drainage. |
Adhesive car mount |
The included adhesive car mount features a high-quality adhesive sticker that should not be placed on soft plastic, leather, or fabric surfaces. Mount your Echo Auto on a hard, durable surface away from the airflow. |
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Customers like the performance and versatility of the digital device. For example, they mention it works well and is useful for older cars. That said, opinions are mixed on ease of use.
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Customers are happy with the performance of the digital device. They mention that it works well, is very useful, and is extremely happy with its performance.
"...Audio quality through aux not lossless but works very well. My old 2010 car didn't have bluetooth so this is the perfect device for my car" Read more
"This unit works OK and I may be able to use it better if there was a half decent user manual that explained how to link it to contacts specific..." Read more
"...Not even closeSo overall pretty disappointing performance." Read more
"Very useful. I love it" Read more
Customers find the digital device useful for their car and older cars. They also say it helps them while driving.
"Love it, useful for my car .. but, just sometimes doesn't connect to bluetooth, you have to reboot it...." Read more
"Helps me while driving my car" Read more
"Fantastic great for older cars without voice assistance older cars...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the ease of use of the digital device. Some mention that the setup was just as usual and fairly easy, and the calls are clear. However, others say that it doesn't even connect to their phone, Siri is better, and it doesn’t automatically connect. It also has trouble making and receiving calls.
"Works perfect. Auto connect once my car is started. Audio quality through aux not lossless but works very well...." Read more
"...this does solve the problem, the only caveat being it sometimes doesn't connect to Alexa, or looses its connecton...." Read more
"...An absolute breeze to set up. Responds very quickly exactly like the alexa devices I have in my house. Highly recommended." Read more
"...Not good enough.Last bit not least, making phone calls is painful. "Call Estee" will always lead to "calling Drew S". Not even close..." Read more
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Reviewed in Australia on 9 July 2024
Reviewed in Australia on 7 June 2023