Have now been using Echo Auto for over a 2 years. Took some time to get to work well, but like it now. Now how can companies further extend the voice control to commercial interactions? The display will be criticized because it could be distracting, despite the fact that the system already tries to confirm driver attention. And a phone is already required in-car for assistant operation. Note it also works with an App on Android. Brought to my attention by Walter Riker.
Amazon’s Alexa app will soon work as an in-car display for the Echo Auto Complete with shortcuts to navigation, media playback, and calling features By Jon Porter@JonPorty
Auto Mode is a new feature coming to Amazon’s Alexa app that turns your phone into a “driver-friendly display” when used with Alexa auto accessories like the Echo Auto, the company says. As well as offering access to Alexa’s typical voice commands, it includes large touchscreen icons that provide access to features like directions, music playback, and making calls. Amazon says the mode will be available in the Alexa app on iOS and Android in the coming weeks “when paired to an Echo Auto or other supported Alexa Auto accessories.” ... '
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