The Amazon Virtual Assistant, is taking more and more ground and popularity, It is known as Amazon Alexa and it is the sensation of the moment, that apparently has come to stay. The functions that this proven technology allows, come to remedy difficult situations in people's daily lives.
Elements as widespread as forgetting where to leave the mobile at home, They come to remedy with the possibility of finding my cell phone with the Amazon Alexa voice assistant, or encompass other preludes such as, for example, turn Android into a Smart Home with Alexa. The claim is unwavering, which is a tool that has come to stay.
Its versatility extends to Echo Auto Device Issuance, that works through the Alexa app. Adding a voice assistant to the car is extremely important, and using the Echo Auto, via the Alexa app, is something we must consider. That is why we must address how to add, install and configure the Echo Auto device to the Alexa app in the car. As well as the different forms of linking and the additional services that we can use with this device.
Let's not waste any more time and see how Echo Auto can make life easier for us behind the wheel..
How does the new 'Echo Auto’ from Amazon?
It basically works the same way as the rest of Amazon's Echos, except that have 8 built-in microphones to hear us say ‘Alexa’ after the action we want you to do for us. This can be connected in several ways to the mobile so that it has an internet connection.
With the Echo Auto we can change the music, ask for directions, ask questions, make calls, among other things, all just by voice command. Regardless of external noise, is able to listen to us to fulfill its functions in an exceptional way.
It is important to highlight that for its correct operation must be connected to the internet all the time. This is done via mobile data, so in areas where we run out of network, will crash. However, this is the minority of cases, with more advantages that it can offer us.
It is something very simple that we can do in a matter of minutes. We will only have to download the application ‘Amazon Alexa’ on our mobile and create an account (if you don't have it). Once logged in, in the ‘Devices tab’ we will click on the icon ‘Add devices’ then select ‘Amazon Echo’ and then ‘Automatic echo’.
That way we can configure the Echo Auto through the Amazon Alexa application and start enjoy all its functionalities, that we will mention later.
Should I use the Echo Auto device in my car?
The firm or irrevocable decision to acquire and use any type of tool, or technological device, it will depend solely on the particular taste and criteria of a person.
However, we can address the problem regarding voice assistants a bit, what help us perform functions in the car, while keeping our full attention in control of the vehicle, since neglect it, can never be an option.
Attention on the road, when driving, is vital, and this is said in the literal sense, there can be no room for doubt when it comes to our safety and integrity. That's why the Echo Auto device comes link with Alexa app, and will exercise the role of executors of the functions, what we normally do, but when driving, they cannot be carried out.
The criterion of using it or not, As it was told, it is left to the decision of the person, but it is to analyze the situation, where we are presented with a tool that is also economicaland becomes a safeguard of our own integrity. In fact, is an important question, so let's get into the details of adding, install and configure the device.
How can I set up my Echo Auto device with Alexa?
That the mind is not disturbed when thinking about the complexity of the process, it's really a simple matter, once you know how to do something, materialize it is something of extreme lightness. We are going to make it as simple as possible so that we can achieve a correct aggregation process, installing and configuring the Echo Auto, using the Alexa app. But for this we must have some important prior considerations to be able to carry out the process.
Considerations for Using Echo Auto Through the Alexa App
Since the Echo Auto is an electrical device and the The Alexa app is a means of electronic use, There must be a connection that unites them, and the car is involved in the process of connections. Using Bluetooth can be used to connect Alexa with the Echo Auto, but he deserves a connection that feeds him, for this, bring a cable that can be connected to the car.
The distribution and compatibility between the devices and feedback media may vary depending on the age of the car, so we must take into account the compatibility that may exist between the car and Echo Auto.
Pair via Bluetooth
- to get started, we will have to activate bluetooth on our device. It will be necessary to verify that the detection mode is active.
- Then, We will enter the Alexa App on our mobile.
- Once there, we will select the tab 'Devices’.
- Then we will click on 'Echo’ y ‘Alexa’.
- At this point we will have to select device, in this case it would be ‘Automatic echo’.
- To end, we will select ‘Bluetooth devices’, and later, ‘Pair a new device’.
That way, we will link our mobile with the Echo Auto team and thus be able to enjoy everything it has to offer us.
Connect with auxiliary input
- In this case, we will have to connect the auxiliary cable to the Echo Auto and to the auxiliary port of our car.
- With the car on we will configure the input of the sound system to TO THE (assistant).
- Then, we will activate Bluetooth on our smartphone.
- We will enter the Alexa application.
- We will select 'Amazon Echo’ and later ‘Automatic echo’.
From now on we can use the Echo Auto easily and quickly, be able to hear Alexa's voice on the car speakers.
Connection via UE Wonderboom speaker
The process is pretty much the same when connecting the Echo Auto via BluetoothNevertheless, we will specify the steps to follow:
- We will activate the Bluetooth detection mode in our UE Wonderboom speaker.
- In our mobile we will enter the Amazon Alexa application.
- We will go to the ‘Devices’ tab.
- We will select 'Echo’ y ‘Alexa’.
- Next we will select the UE Wonderboom device.
That way, we can hear everything Alexa has to say to us through the UE Wonderboom speaker.
General Echo Auto Installation
We are going to present it in a simple and direct way so that it is understandable, so let's simplify all steps.
- Possess the Alexa app, what you get when you download it from the app store.
- Authorize all requirements requested by Alexa.
- The Echo Auto must be connected to the vehicle, using available tools, be a USB connection from the car, or the '12V power supply’ using the cable and / or adapter provided by Echo Auto.
- You will know the device is ready to connect when you dial an orange light.
- Inside the Alexa app, refers to the 'Devices' space, click on 'Add'.
- Inside the menu, click on 'Add device'. Thereafter, click on 'Amazon Echo'. At this point it only remains to press ‘Automatic echo’.
- Then you just have to follow the instructions that the application gives you. And the process of adding, install and set up the Echo Auto device to the Alexa app.
Add additional Echo Auto services
One of the benefits of having Echo Auto installed from the Alexa app is that can be linked to different services to have a better user experience. Next we will mention the most relevant and used so that you take them into account.
Alexa Calling: call service
With the Echo Auto we can make calls to any number in our address book. This is possible thanks to Alexa Calling. It is enough to have our contact list synchronized to make calls while we drive without having to take our hands off the wheel.
This is possible by configuring the synchronization through the Alexa app using our smartphone. This step is important to make calls while driving..
Google Maps y Waze: navigation
On the other hand, if we are browsing with our mobile using services such as Google Maps or Waze we can synchronize it with our Echo Auto. This will allow listen to navigation instructions through this device.
To configure these services we only have to enter the Alexa application, Then in Setting we will go to the section 'Traffic’ and we will select the default navigation application that we want Alexa to use.
Its use is simple, it will only be enough ask Alexa for an address and it will show us on our mobile and Google Maps o Waze.
Pure highway: digital receiver
In the same way, smart connectivity devices such as the Pure Highway digital receiver can be maintained. This is possible since the Echo Auto recognizes these devices as if they were part of the car, so we can connect the two at the same time.
To achieve this, our smartphone must be connected to both devices. In this way we can enjoy digital music and transmission through these two very functional devices.
How to set up Alexa updates on my car
You will not need to configure Alexa updates in your car because these are downloaded automatically on our smartphone when connected to the internet. And the moment we connect to the Echo Auto they will automatically install via Bluetooth.
