Amazon Echo Auto

Chee HooUnited States

My ECHO AUTO Works Perfectly and I LOVE IT

I was worried how well the Echo Auto would work since a lot of reviewers make it seem like a total POS. So when it went on sale recently for $20 I pulled the trigger and bought one on 8.17.25 - wouldn't have taken a chance for $55 based on the bad reviews. For those whose Echo Auto doesn't work consistently or properly I feel bad for you because mine does exactly what it says it does and it works perfectly every time and I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE IT!!! The setup was super easy for me in my 2014 Camry SE using a S25+ that I got it to connect to my cars Bluetooth on the first try and I was good to go and I haven't had to reconnect it since. And I have zero problems whenever I get into my car because my Echo Auto always connects within 30-40 seconds every single time. The Echo Auto makes it so easy and convenient to access all my music whether it's from Amazon Music Unlimited, Spotify, IHeartRadio, etc. with just voice commands exactly like how I do when I'm at home through my three Echo devices. And I'm pleasantly surprised that the music sounds AMAZING even though it's connected through Bluetooth - maybe because I have Amazon Music Unlimited with HD/UHD and spatial audio? I tried connecting through the AUX cable and the music sounded horrible - no bass, very tinny and some crackling. I thought it would sound better since it's a wired connection. But hey, less wires in my car. I absolutely love the simplicity of the Echo Auto because my car came with a USB port that I use with a 64GB flash drive that has over 10,000 songs or roughly 1,000 albums on it so you can imagine how long it would take to scroll through my music list to find what I wanted to listen to. Now I can just use my voice and listen to whatever I want in seconds. For me, the Echo Auto is absolutely magical and worth every penny. UPDATE 8.31.25 - 👀 Check Out My New Video 👀 I tried to upload another video but you can only upload one video per review. So I just combined the two videos with the first video showing how easy it is to control and use and the second video showing how to switch between inputs (starts at 2:05) on your car stereo so you can switch between Bluetooth (Echo Auto) a USB stick or the radio. UPDATE 10.25.25 I've had my Echo Auto now for over 2 months and I've NEVER had to reconnect it. And I have NEVER lost connection while using it whether I'm listening to music or making phone calls. Awesome way to spend $20!

GarrettUnited States

Bring Alexa and All of Its Hands. Free Features to Your Vehicle....No Wifi Needed

I have to admit, I was a bit skeptical about this device at first. My major concern was that I needed wifi or an additional service for it to work. That was not the case however, I did not need to anything other then my phone. It connects through my phone using my already existing cellular service. It mounts to your vehicle with a magnetic mount that makes it easy to transfer the device between vehicles with additional mounts in them. The mount sticks very well to my vehicle using the included double sided tape and the magnet holds the device very securely. It has not yet slipped or fell since I installed it. Connecting device is very easy though the Alexa app on your phone. It actually walks you through the set up, step by step. So fr (knock on wood), I have not had any connectivity issues. The device fires right up as soon as I turn my vehicle on. It is an extension of my home Alexa devices and works in the same manner and does the same things, bit through my phone. It is hands free and I do not need to have my phone open to use it. You will find a mute button on the device that stops it from actively listening to you. As for sound quality, it has ore do do with the sound system in your car then with the device itself. The device does not have a problem hearing or understanding my voice, even when I am driving with my window down. When I am listening to Amazon Music through it, get out of my car, return and start my car back up, Amazon Music will pick up where it left off but sometimes the song breaks up and I end up having to stop the song and ask Alexa to either play that song again or play a new one. This is minor to me. As I mentioned, I can do everything you can do with your standard Echo devices that you can do with this, minus video calls. I can make hand free calls, ask. questions, listen to Amazon Music, get sports scores, hear news by using the standard Alexa voice commands. I really like this device. My only other issue, which is minor as well, is that it takes up one of your vehicles USB ports, which may be a problem with a vehicle with just one or even two. Anyway,, I am glad that I purchased this device and I highly recommend it.

J. LindnerUnited States

Buy on sale and make your drive educational or more relaxing

Echo auto is a very niche product for those who've bought into the Amazon ecosystem. Unlike Echo Dots, Pops, or Shows, or any other standalone smart device, Echo Auto is dependent on the Alexa app on my phone. This is both good and bad. It's bad because if you do not have the app on your phone, Echo auto will not work. It is good because of all the Echo devices inside my home, this one does not spew ads at me trying to get me to buy more items on Amazon. Echo Auto is fully dependent on my car stereo system. I only have the factory stereo in my car, but it is more than adequate to give me a solid sound experience. Echo Auto is very easy to install and set up. Simply power it through the car power port (aka cigarette lighter for all the baby boomers out there), and it's ready to connect to your phone. Connection is as fast as it takes for your car to recognize your phone. Once operating I can ask Alexa to play particular music or to give me a playlist to match my mood. I can ask Alexa all the dumb questions I can think of (68 times 3456, or the capitol of some African country, or the recipe for bbq ribs, etc.) and I get my answers. Echo Auto at full price (@$55USD) may not be a great value, but these often are on sale for up to 75% off. At this point it becomes a no brainer. You can have the convenience of Alexa as you are driving. Ask her to plan a route, play a song, or with the new plus version, have a conversation about a book or a movie.

GJZUnited States

Brilliant Device.

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.