Updates on Echo Auto

Have been a user of Echo Auto in the car for some time.  There were early glitches, but it is working well  now.  They are just announcing some new capabilities:

Echo Auto, Alexa in the Car

Alexa is always getting smarter, and we are excited to introduce some new features for Echo Auto to make your drive even more of a breeze.

See and do more with Auto Mode

Try Auto Mode in the Alexa App to turn your smartphone into a driver-friendly display that complements your Echo Auto. Get useful info at a glance, see what song is playing, and use easy-to-tap shortcuts to quickly access your favorite places, people, and content. To turn on Auto Mode, just press the push notification that appears after your phone connects with Echo Auto at the start of each drive. Learn more.  . 

Let Alexa help kick off your commute

Try asking, “Alexa, start my commute,” at the beginning of each drive to get the day’s weather, traffic to work, and your favorite content to keep you entertained. The first time you try it, Alexa will ask you to enable the routine. You can customize your commute in the routines section of the Alexa app to make it most useful for you.

Pay for gas with just your voice

Now you can use your Echo Auto to conveniently pay for gas at Exxon and Mobil stations nationwide. No need to swipe your card, enter your zip code, or touch the keypad the next time you fuel up your car. Secured by Amazon Pay, it's simple and safe. No additional sign-up required. Just pull up to the pump and say, "Alexa, pay for gas." Learn more.   

Things to remember for the best experience:

- Download the latest version of the Alexa app, and if using Spotify, the latest version of the Spotify app.

- Before each drive, set your car stereo input to Bluetooth or auxiliary, make sure your phone volume is turned up, and your car stereo volume is set to a comfortable level.

- Echo Auto may become temporarily unavailable when your connected smartphone transitions between your home wifi to a cellular network like when you leave your home. Echo Auto will automatically reconnect once the transition is complete.

- To use navigation, remember to give the Alexa app access to location. iOS users must turn on notifications for the Alexa app on your iPhone under Settings > Notifications > Amazon Alexa. For an optimal experience, enable Banners under Alerts and set Banner Style to Persistent. You can also change your default navigation app in the Alexa app by going to Settings > Traffic > Default Navigation App.

- For tips and troubleshooting, visit the Echo Auto help page or contact Amazon's Customer Service team.