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The video reviews the Amazon Echo Auto, a compact device designed for use in cars, which integrates with the car’s speakers via Bluetooth or an auxiliary wire and connects to the internet through a mobile network. The presenter explains the quick and simple setup process and tests the device's functionality in different driving conditions. While the Echo Auto can handle various voice commands, including checking traffic and playing music, navigation still requires manual phone intervention. The device’s performance in noisy car environments, such as a minivan with children and a convertible with wind noise, is highlighted, demonstrating its ability to pick up some commands despite ambient noise. The review concludes by discussing the Echo Auto's practicality and pricing, comparing it to the cheaper Echo Dot, and suggesting it's worth considering at a discount and for older vehicles.
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In this part of the video, the presenter introduces the Amazon Echo Auto, a new invitation-only Echo device designed for use in cars. They unbox the device, highlighting its compact size, built-in microphones, and lack of a speaker, which means it relies on the car’s speakers via Bluetooth or an auxiliary wire. The setup process is described as quick and simple, involving attaching the device to a vent clip and connecting it to the app. The Echo Auto connects through a mobile network, negating the need for Wi-Fi, and integrates easily with the presenter’s existing Amazon account and home Echo Dot. The presenter tests the device while driving, noting its ability to handle requests like checking traffic and playing music but expressing dissatisfaction with how it handles navigation, requiring manual intervention on a phone. The section concludes with a demonstration of the device responding to a music playback command amidst loud music.
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In this segment of the video, the speaker tests the Echo Auto’s ability to hear voice commands in various noisy car environments. The initial test is conducted with children in a quiet minivan. Later, the setting changes to a louder environment, a convertible with wind and air conditioning noises. The speaker asks the Echo Auto questions such as the maximum speed of a Ford Mustang and requests a car joke. Despite the high noise levels, the Echo Auto can still hear some commands, highlighting its performance in moderate versus extreme noise conditions.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the practicality and pricing of the Amazon Echo Auto. They highlight that while it is effective in providing a voice assistant for the car, it still requires a screen for navigation, either a phone or a smart dash display. The speaker feels that at $50, the device seems somewhat impractical especially when compared to the Echo Dot, which can be bought for half the price on sale. They conclude by suggesting it’s worth considering if found on sale and if you have an older vehicle.