AMAZON has slashed the price of its Echo Auto smart speaker for Black Friday 2021.
The mega-saving on Amazon’s popular car gadget brings the price down from £49.99 to £29.99.
2
That’s a discount of £20 – or 40%.
It’s an easy way to upgrade your motor with Alexa, and probably won’t be sold at a cheaper price for a while.
According to Amazon price history, this is also the lowest price the Echo Auto has ever been sold at.
Black Friday usually marks the cheapest prices for Amazon products, so if you’re tempted then now’s the time to snap it up.
It’s also a nice Christmas gift for someone with an older car model that doesn’t have Alexa built-in as standard.
- Echo Auto at Amazon for £29.99 – buy here
Amazon’s Alexa virtual helper is usually confined to stay-at-home speakers.
But the Echo Auto connects to your car, with all the same tricks as Alexa proper.
She’s powered by your cars 12V power outlet or USB port.
???? Read our Black Friday live blog for the latest deals and updates
And Alexa hooks up to your speaker system using a 3.5mm audio jack or Bluetooth.
That means it won’t work on older cars without a way to link it up to your car’s speakers.
You’ll also need to link her up to the Alexa app on your smartphone, so she can gain access to mobile internet.
Some cars already come with Alexa built-in, so this is a great option for anyone with an older model – or one without the fancy Amazon tech.
“Customers tell us they want to take Alexa with them everywhere they go,” said Amazons Eric Saarnio.
“We’re delighted to offer them an easy way to add Alexa to the car they already own.”
Just like regular Alexa speakers, the Echo Auto can tell you about the news or weather, make appointments and play music.
She can also use third-party Skills, like letting you order a Domino’s pizza – or even turning the smart heating on at your home.
Another handy trick that would work well in the car is Alexa’s ability to play audiobooks.
She can play back proper audiobooks, or read your Kindle books aloud in her own voice.
Amazon says that the Auto comes equipped with a custom eight-microphone array, which is designed to pick up your voice in the awkward and loud vehicle environment.
2
All prices in this article were correct at the time of writing, but may have since changed. Always do your own research before making any purchase.
If you click on a link in this story we may earn affiliate revenue.
Best Phone and Gadget tips and hacks
Looking for tips and hacks for your phone? Want to find those secret features within social media apps? We have you covered…
In other news, check out our iPhone 13 review and iPhone 13 Pro review.
Take a look at the new Lamborghini Huracan Evo that can clean your house and cook you dinner.
Find out about the wildly impressive Panasonic 65HZ1000 TV, which makes most tellies look rubbish.
And Dell’s Alienware R10 Ryzen Edition is a gaming PC powerhouse that crushes both the new consoles.
We pay for your stories! Do you have a story for The Sun Online Tech & Science team? Email us at [email protected]
For all the latest Technology News Click Here
For the latest news and updates, follow us on Google News.
