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  • 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.
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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.

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Designed to protect
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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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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.

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Customers find the Echo Auto easy to set up and appreciate its smaller footprint in the car. The device's functionality and voice recognition receive mixed feedback - while some find it useful, others report it doesn't respond half the time and sometimes doesn't recognize their voice. Sound quality and Bluetooth connectivity are also mixed aspects, with some praising the audio system while others report audio cutting in and out without reason and poor Bluetooth performance. Customers disagree on the value for money, with some considering it worth the price while others find it not worth $50.

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146 customers mention "Ease of setup"123 positive23 negative

Customers find the Echo Auto easy to set up, with the device guiding them through the process, and one customer noting seamless integration with the app.

"...Set-up was a breeze and, fortunately, the one "option" my entertainment system had was an auxiliary input. I had it up and running in no time...." Read more

"...It's easy to set up and if you are an Alexa fan like me, you will be super happy to have it!" Read more

"The Echo Auto installed easily and worked great on the first trip out until I pulled the car into a gas station and turned off the engine to get gas...." Read more

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

84 customers mention "Size"65 positive19 negative

Customers appreciate the Echo Auto's compact size, noting that it takes up less space and has a smaller footprint in the car.

"...The first one worked fine but this one is smaller and works faster. It connects to my iPhone via Bluetooth and to my car’s aux port right away...." Read more

"...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

"...to have an older model that took up a lot of space, but this one is compact and has a nice design. We purchased it during Black Friday...." 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

410 customers mention "Functionality"249 positive161 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the Echo Auto's functionality, with some finding it very useful while others report that it does not respond well and fails to work adequately.

"...podcasts (I chose my Amazon Music service), it works seamlessly and I LOVE being able to get information like what's the weather,..." 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

"The Echo Auto installed easily and worked great on the first trip out until I pulled the car into a gas station and turned off the engine to get gas...." Read more

"...I suggest buy one when Amazon gets it right! Great when it works! Witch makes it worse when it doesn't! UPDATE..." Read more

162 customers mention "Voice recognition"94 positive68 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the Echo Auto's voice recognition: while some praise its capabilities and voice control features, others report issues with the device not recognizing their voice commands.

"...what's the capital of Italy, whats the joke of the day, Alexa play my audiobook, etc...." Read more

"...After that, the device would not communicate with my phone's Alexa app, even though the app was active...." 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

"...My anxiety is through the roof with her somethings. She just does not listen. 2nd gen you need to take lessons from 1st gen." Read more

116 customers mention "Sound quality"60 positive56 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the sound quality of the Echo Auto, with some praising its audio system and ability to hear clearly, while others report issues with no sound at all, audio cutting in and out without reason, and low speaker volume.

"...The device does not have a problem hearing or understanding my voice, even when I am driving with my window down...." 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

"...My Spotify playlists never sounded so good." Read more

"...phone to the Alexa and then the Alexa to your radio and that's not sounding so great...." Read more

83 customers mention "Value for money"31 positive52 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the Echo Auto's value for money, with some finding it worth the price while others consider it a waste of money and not worth $50.

"...been around FOREVER & this small (i mean tinny) device is NOT worth $50+ wait to get it when it goes on "sale" for $25+" Read more

"...As I read more about it, this small reasonably priced device was the answer to all of the features I was looking for...." Read more

"...Bottomline - Buy it on sale, not worth the full-price till it can work reliably." Read more

"Not worth it, thought this would be a great edition to my car but turns out it hears when it wants. Stick to Google or Siri." Read more

82 customers mention "Bluetooth connectivity"49 positive33 negative

Customers have mixed experiences with the Echo Auto's Bluetooth connectivity, with some reporting fine connections while others experience drops and poor performance.

"...to sync it to your Alexa app on your phone and it plays everything thru your car speakers. I have 2017 Ford Escape and this works amazing!..." Read more

"...It is an XLS, the base model, and mine is really base. No Sirius, no Bluetooth, no navigation, not even USB...." Read more

"The Bluetooth connection is fine, but sounds terrible...." Read more

"...It connects to my iPhone via Bluetooth and to my car’s aux port right away. My Spotify playlists never sounded so good." Read more

147 customers mention "Connectivity"30 positive117 negative

Customers report multiple connectivity issues with the device, including constant disconnections, random disconnects and reconnects, and intermittent Bluetooth connectivity.

"...3 songs & it disconnects from the phone. The only way I get it to reconnect is to reboot my phone. Not convenient while driving...." Read more

"...Tested a bit more and found it disconnected every time when using WAZE but only sometimes when not...." Read more

"...It has been a pain since day one. Connection issues, won't stay connected, has a hard time finding my phone, won't play the song I ask for or..." Read more

"...Connectivity has been rock solid using the aux cable and I have the added bonus of the car's speakers being utilized as the speaker for the..." Read more

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3 out of 5 stars
Hopefully continues to improve with each generation.
I have been using the Echo Auto since it was first released because it was the only way to take full advantage of Amazon Music in my Tesla. When this new model dropped I purchased it to replace the first model. Since there are two BT connections(from your phone to the Echo and then from the Echo to your vehicle) that needs to be made the process is not always smooth. Some days I can hope right in the car and it's connected and on others I get the "...your Amazon Echo has lost connection..."message. When it works it's good when it doesn't you wonder why you bother. There's a lot of repeating yourself on occasion also. In terms of the actual device, I hope Bezos and his bunch continue to improve on the hardware. Not many modern vehicles use USB-A anymore. I had to purchase an adapter that also has a right/left angle so it wouldn't be sticking straight out of the port in the rear where my kids would inevitably kick it and destroy the cord. The bulky microphone and wire takes a little finagling to figure out where to place them so they don't completely clutter up your vehicle also. Until loonie Elon and Tesla offers CarPlay or adds Amazon Music to the infotainment in the Tesla this will have to be a necessary evil to enjoy what Music has to offer.
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  • GJZ
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant Device.
    Reviewed in the United States on March 1, 2025
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    I just acquired a 4WD 2010 Ford Escape as my inclement weather vehicle. It is an XLS, the base model, and mine is really base. No Sirius, no Bluetooth, no navigation, not even USB.

    I have Sirius XM in my other vehicles and listen to it the majority of the time. I also wanted hands free for safety and convenience reasons and navigation would be a handy feature. As I was looking for hands free devices, I came across the Alexa Auto. As I read more about it, this small reasonably priced device was the answer to all of the features I was looking for.

    Set-up was a breeze and, fortunately, the one "option" my entertainment system had was an auxiliary input. I had it up and running in no time. By utilizing the Sirius app on my Galaxy S25+ I immediately added satellite radio functionality. I've also been able to make and receive calls and navigate using the phones map functions. Connectivity has been rock solid using the aux cable and I have the added bonus of the car's speakers being utilized as the speaker for the device.

    Two small nits to pick: I wish the included power adapter was smaller...it is huge. I'm also surprised the device doesn't have an on/off switch.

    Despite those 2 issues, I love this device. It has taken care of my entertainment needs for this vehicle and modernized/upgraded the car's technology all with one small, relatively inexpensive gadget.
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  • DustbowlDarlin
    5.0 out of 5 stars So happy!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 26, 2025
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    I was so jealous when my mom's brand new car had Alexa built in, so I started searching for ways to hook up my echo in my car and found this snazzy little device! It's perfect! You have to sync it to your Alexa app on your phone and it plays everything thru your car speakers. I have 2017 Ford Escape and this works amazing! When you set it up you can choose which services to sync for music (I synced my apple music account), radio ( I chose my Sirius which I have a subscription for), podcasts (I chose my Amazon Music service), it works seamlessly and I LOVE being able to get information like what's the weather, what's the capital of Italy, whats the joke of the day, Alexa play my audiobook, etc. It's easy to set up and if you are an Alexa fan like me, you will be super happy to have it!
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  • Rich Acre
    4.0 out of 5 stars Workaround for the disconnect issue?
    Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025
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    The Echo Auto installed easily and worked great on the first trip out until I pulled the car into a gas station and turned off the engine to get gas. After that, the device would not communicate with my phone's Alexa app, even though the app was active. After searching the web and finding I was not the only one with this problem, I tried all of the suggested solutions, reset the device, reinstall the Alexa app, etc. This worked until I had to turn off the car's ignition. On starting up the car again, the Echo again could not communicate with the Alexa app. What DID work for me was unplugging the device (e.g. removing the USB cable from the cigarette lighter adapter) before turning off the car ignition, and then plugging the device back in only after starting the car. It's annoying to have to remember to unplug the USB before shutting the car; but so far, the device has had no problem communicating with the Alexa app. (If it stops working, I will provide an update.) Clearly can't give it five stars, but aside from this issue, I love my Echo Auto.
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  • Theresab WIT
    5.0 out of 5 stars Not for everyone, but great for me, & better than 1st gen
    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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