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Purchase options and add-ons

  • Hands-free Alexa accessory - Slim design that's easy to place in your car and 5-mic built-in so Alexa can hear you over music, A/C, or road noise. Includes a fast car charger to charge your phone on the go.
  • Listen to your favorite 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. Pre-select the messages and notifications you want to hear using VIP Filter in the Alexa app.
  • Get your favorite 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 set the thermostat, turn off the lights, check if your front door is locked, and more while you're away from home.
  • Designed to protect your privacy - Amazon is not in the business of selling your personal information to others. Built with multiple layers of privacy controls, including a mic off button.

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. Carrier charges may apply.

Car and Phone compatibility - Check if your car is compatible and check if your phone is 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, A/C, 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 favorite music and podcasts from Amazon Music, Apple Music, Spotify, SiriusXM, and Pandora, or listen live to radio stations, including Amazon Amp. Just ask Alexa to play music, a new podcast, the news, or a best-selling Audible book.

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Alexa is happy to help

Ask Alexa to make calls and read pre-selected text messages and notifications using VIP Filter in the Alexa app. 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.

Alexa, resume my podcast
Alexa playing Road trip playlist

Control your smart home
from the road

Echo Auto works with compatible smart home devices, so Alexa can help set the thermostat, turn off lights, and more while you're away from home.

Alexa, turn off the thermostat
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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.

Plug USB cable into your car's power outlet

Step 1

Plug the USB cable into your car's power outlet using the included adapter, or directly into the USB port.

Set up with Alexa app

Step 2

Use the Alexa app to begin set up. Make sure to download the latest version of the Alexa app.

Select Bluetooth on your phone

Step 3

Before every drive, make sure your phone's volume is turned up and the audio input (Bluetooth or auxiliary) is selected.

Ask Alexa for music and more

Step 4

Just ask Alexa for music, news, directions, and more.

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Technical Details

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Size

Mic: 2.05 in x 0.91 in x 0.6 in (52mm x 23.2 mm x 15.3mm) Speaker: 2.24 in x 1.38 in x 0.55 in (57mm x 35mm x 14mm)

Weight

2.15 oz (61 grams) Actual size and weight may vary slightly by manufacturing process.

Smart phone plan usage and compatibility

Echo Auto uses your existing smartphone plan and the Alexa app for connectivity and other features. Carrier 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 adapter.

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

Learn more about Alexa accessibility.

Warranty and Service

1-year limited warranty and service included. Optional 1-year, 2-year, and 3-year extended warranties will be available for U.S. customers and sold separately. 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 fast car charger.

Privacy Features

Wake word technology, streaming indicators, microphone off button, 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, 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.

Sustainability features

Sustainability features

This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.

Carbon impact

Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.

As certified by
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4,097 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the size and ease of installation of the digital device. However, some find the annoyance and connectivity issues frustrating. They mention that it drops connections often and that it doesn't connect right away. Customers also disagree on voice recognition, responsiveness, sound quality, and performance.

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101 customers mention "Ease of installation"77 positive24 negative

Customers find the installation of the digital device to be easy. They mention that it pairs easily, and physically installing the Echo Auto was quick. They also appreciate the seamless integration with Alexa, which allows for hands-free control of music and navigation.

"...It walks you through setup as most their devices do, and it was easy...." Read more

"...It has not yet slipped or fell since I installed it. Connecting device is very easy though the Alexa app on your phone...." Read more

"...So simple to install it's laughable😉..." Read more

"...I also had a heck of a time getting it set up in the first place...." Read more

56 customers mention "Size"48 positive8 negative

Customers like the size of the digital device. They say it is compact and sleek, and does not take up much space. Some appreciate the smaller footprint for the microphone and slim profile.

"...more compact and has a much more modern design because of the much more compact design, I was able to have many more mounting options as you can see..." Read more

"...Its very small which is convenient, but that is countered by how far it sticks out in its magnetic adhesive base...." Read more

"...Things I like:-The form factor (it's small, unlike the Gen 1 device, which I also had)..." Read more

"...Its compact size allows for discreet placement on the dashboard, while the upgraded voice recognition technology ensures Alexa can hear you clearly,..." Read more

295 customers mention "Performance"155 positive140 negative

Customers are mixed about the performance of the digital device. Some mention that it works quite well, is easy to hook up and works good for vacation. However, others say that it does not always work easily, does not do what they need, and is buggy.

"...It works perfectly. Don't know why they didn't think of this. Once you get around this, I think you will really like the device...." Read more

"...On the other hand, this device is very unreliable...." Read more

"...CPC-200 TBox that has its own T-Mobile SIM card and it just runs flawlessly...." Read more

"...This device is buggy...." Read more

125 customers mention "Sound quality"62 positive63 negative

Customers are mixed about the sound quality of the digital device. Some mention that it picks up their voice seamlessly, the voice recognition is impressive, and the sound is quite good. However, others say that this model doesn't hear as well as the previous version, the volume will be very low, and that the audio briefly glitches or cuts out.

"...Navigation is perfect, phone calls are perfect, Text messaging does work with whatever messaging app you use, however it also adds your voice to the..." Read more

"...when I asked Alexa something, the blue ring would light, but no sound whatsoever. So, to save someone else the headache, here's how I fixed it...." Read more

"...Even though I’ve placed in on my center console it picks up my voice without any issues. It’s a positive upgrade from the first version" Read more

"...like every second or third time I get in the car it either doesn’t connect to bluetooth. or just starts playing directly on the phone...." Read more

60 customers mention "Voice recognition"33 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the voice recognition of the digital device. Some mention that the hands-free calling is magnificent, and the voice assisted navigation integration with Google Maps is a huge help. They also like that it's great for talking hands free, and that the microphone is good. However, others say that it sometimes doesn't recognize their voice, and cuts them off when they're talking. They say that the connection many times and sometimes doesn’t pick up voice. They mention that voice commands fail to go through, and outside the United States you cannot call a phone with the voice.

"...Navigation is perfect, phone calls are perfect, Text messaging does work with whatever messaging app you use, however it also adds your voice to the..." Read more

"...Otherwise, it might be stuttery or unresponsive. And if I'm going to be messing with my phone, I might as well just be launching the app...." Read more

"...I recently used a rental for a week that had Android Auto. I loved the voice commands. I felt far less distracted...." Read more

"...I bought it because I have Amazon music, but CarPlay will not allow voice commands with this app as it does with Apple Music or Spotify...." Read more

36 customers mention "Responsiveness"21 positive15 negative

Customers are mixed about the responsiveness of the digital device. Some mention that it's faster with its responsiveness, and can hear them say "Alexa" even when they say it loudly. However, others say that it does not respond half the time, and the performance has gotten worse over time.

"...Alexa heard me with my stereo at almost max volume she was very responsive. I have yet to test it with convertible down. I will update you when I do...." Read more

"...idea and when it works it’s great but the intermittent function makes it too frustrating to use and trying to do resets while driving negates the..." Read more

"...after having the air conditioner on for a minute or 2 it comes back to life pretty quickly and is ready to go...." Read more

"...It's not responsive like the in home versions. It's a little on the slow side, if I ask directions, it will just open maps on my phone and that's..." Read more

182 customers mention "Connectivity"30 positive152 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the connectivity of the digital device. They mention that it drops connections often, has problems with connections between aux and Bluetooth, and disconnects or resets randomly. Some say that the constant cut out of the Bluetooth while they're playing music killed it for them. They also mention that the cable connection to power and that the Gen 2 always seems to skip during music playback like the connection is interrupted.

"...attempts and working with tech support, it turns out that the Alexa App must be open for the device to connect to your phone. What a let down...." Read more

"...On the other hand, this device is very unreliable. It drops connections often, will turn red and not connect at all until I reset it and reconnect it..." Read more

"...regularly, then music or podcasts on the echo will regularly have brief pauses during playback...." Read more

"...Ill admit the first 2 weeks or so the connectivity was a little iffy but after that I havent had a single connectivity issue unless I am in an area..." Read more

32 customers mention "Annoyance"0 positive32 negative

Customers find the digital device frustrating to use. They say it's not worth the frustration, and it'll cause more trouble than it'd be worth. Some customers also say that the device is too buggy.

"...Its annoying and intrusive. Bad bad design flaw." Read more

"Bought this because my old one quit working. It is very glitchy. Sometimes, I have to unplug it to reset it. Sometimes the volume will be very low...." Read more

"...disconnects, unresponsiveness, and not actually doing what is says it's doing...." Read more

"...it also needs to be connected with the cellphone Bluetooth, it always gets confused when we both are in the car." Read more

Works like a charm
4 out of 5 stars
Works like a charm
I was replacing from the first edition, which was accidentally thrown away by wifey after we purchased new car. The review and car compatibility guide stated that it will not work with 2016 Chevy Malibu LS. I am here to tell you that it does. I just configured through Android Auto and not the regular bluetooth car settings. I can disable android auto and it still works with no problem.
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Reviewed in the United States on December 17, 2022
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Just heard from tech support. I was advised that the engineers worked on the app and now the Alexa App does not have to be open for the device to connect. Well, I checked it out and sure enough, the app was upgraded and now the app does not have to be open. Kudos to Amazon for listening to their customers. I am giving this device 5 stars because it works perfectly in every aspect. Thank you Amazon.

After many attempts and working with tech support, it turns out that the Alexa App must be open for the device to connect to your phone. What a let down. The tech support suggested that before I get into my car I should open the app. Who wants a device like that. Now I'm sure the engineers that designed this probably do not use it. If they did, they will fix this ridiculous function. Once it connects, it works great. Oh by the way, if you forget to open the app and you drive away and then realize you didn't open the app, you will not be able to open it without answering the question, are you a passenger.....what were they thinking. Hopefully someone in the tech department will read this and pass it on to the engineers that designed this. I am now using an If This Than That App which will automatically turn the Alexa App on when the bluetooth automatically connects to my car head unit and turn it off when I leave the car. It works perfectly. Don't know why they didn't think of this. Once you get around this, I think you will really like the device. Navigation is perfect, phone calls are perfect, Text messaging does work with whatever messaging app you use, however it also adds your voice to the message so your recipient can not only read your message, but can also hear you speak it. The music options are perfect ei: pandora, sirius xm radio, spotify, whatever you use on your phone. You can also give commands like your home alexa devices, ei: turn on lights, open the garage door, etc. If they fix the automatic connection, this device deserves 5 stars.
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Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2024
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*** if you are attempting to connect with a newer phone, see my update below***

I recently used a rental for a week that had Android Auto. I loved the voice commands. I felt far less distracted. Alas, I can't afford a new car, and, well, frankly love mine. I drive a 2015 Honda Pilot. I was curious if there were after market ways to add the voice commands and stumbled across the Echo Auto.
We have been big Alexa and Amazon devices for a long, long time (we're talking owners of the 1st gen Kindle). I remembered my husband had participated in the Echo Auto when it first released. He wasn't sure where he'd placed it - his truck has Android Auto, so he doesn't use the Echo Auto. He suggested I try the 2nd gen because it had a lot of upgrades.
Now, first of all, I should note I wanted voice commands for my music. I'm pretty protective about my music, and want it to play smoothly. I mostly use Spotify, but also use Amazon Music. I also figured it'd be handy to have texts read to me, and maybe to answer them, as my family with newer cars forget I don't have Android Auto. My car does have Bluetooth and does handle hands-free calls.
I found the Echo Auto easy to install. I'm not sure why the instructions have you mount it first before setup, but I ignored that and set it up first. It walks you through setup as most their devices do, and it was easy. I particularly liked that I had the option to not have it handle phone calls, but could have it handle text messages. It has you select your default apps for music and entertainment, as well as maps. You can also opt out of having the Echo Auto control these.
As for day to day use, it controls my music just as well as any of the devices in my house. There is occasionally some confusion as I have Spotify set as my default music app, so if I want a Playlist on Amazon Music, I have to specify Amazon Music. It reads texts messages well. My only complaint is you can't specify a contact to read the text from, so you have to allow it to read all unread texts in order they were received. It's been inconsistent on sending texts. Sometimes it works like a charm, sometimes not. It doesn't bother me as I'd rather be focused on the road and my music. Having it read the text so I can find out if it is urgent is enough. I haven't used it to navigate, but it opened Maps fine when I tested it.

***UPDATE - I upgraded my phone from Samsung Galaxy S21+ to Samsung Galaxy S24+. I had to reset the Echo Auto. After many attempts, and resets and other tweaks, I finally got it to work. It would go through the setup process fine, but when I asked Alexa something, the blue ring would light, but no sound whatsoever. So, to save someone else the headache, here's how I fixed it. I un-installed the Alexa app from my phone, rebooted my phone (mostly cause that's what I do) and reinstalled the Alexa app. Setup was seamless after and I haven't had any issues.
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Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2023
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This is a tough review to write. On the one hand, this device has solved a huge issue for me since my 2016 Audi with nav does not play well with my iPhone. Specifically, my car does not allow me to use my voice for texting and this device does.

On the other hand, this device is very unreliable. It drops connections often, will turn red and not connect at all until I reset it and reconnect it, and, most annoyingly, often will not do the one thing I bought it for, voice texting. About 20% of the time I am met with a "please open the alexa app and set up voice messaging", which, of course, I have done like a million times.

When it works, it is great. I just wish it held connections and was consistent.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2024
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I have it paired to my Carlinkit CPC-200 TBox that has its own T-Mobile SIM card and it just runs flawlessly. I use it mainly to open my default map for locations and to play music from Spotify. The microphone is quite sensitive. Even though I’ve placed in on my center console it picks up my voice without any issues. It’s a positive upgrade from the first version
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