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Would you like to streamline the entertainment, connectivity and safety options in your car without having to press any buttons for less than $15?

Meet the new Alexa Echo Auto, which is on sale at an introductory price of $14.99 for a limited time. That’s a $35 saving on the recommended listing price of $49.99

The Echo Auto has eight microphones to pick up your voice over road sounds, AC, windscreen wipers etc so it can play what you ask, whenever you want it

The Echo Auto has eight microphones to pick up your voice over road sounds, AC, windscreen wipers etc so it can play what you ask, whenever you want it

Simply plug the Echo Auto into your car’s cigarette lighter power point or any USB socket, connect to the Alexa app by your phone and you’ll have access to Alexa when driving through your car’s speakers.

That means millions of songs through Spotify and Amazon music plus your favorite podcasts are just a voice command away. And when you play them through the speakers your car will be your own little disco.

While you may currently have a set-up that allows you to to connect to your cars’ speakers through your iPhone or Android device, most shoppers find the ‘Hey Siri’ or ‘Hey Google’ command less easy to use than hey Alexa, which means they end up having to use their hands or can’t play their favorite tunes.

The small and compact device mounts to your phone while in the car and connects to the car's speakers so you can get directions, make a call, find out the news headlines and more

The small and compact device mounts to your phone while in the car and connects to the car’s speakers so you can get directions, make a call, find out the news headlines and more

Only the Echo Auto is specifically designed for use in a car, as it features eight microphones and remote field technology to cut out background noise such as AC and windscreen wipers and hear your voice command perfectly. No more annoying ‘I’m having trouble to understand what you’re saying’ remarks from Siri.

Alexa can also make phone calls for you, so you can warn people you’re running late or call ahead and book restaurants for nights out or take business calls on the road. 

Want to be confident you’re taking the fastest route? Alexa can check the traffic for you so you can can avoid sitting in queues. It can also check gas prices using GasBuddy so you can drive to the gas station with the best value fuel.

Just like Echo Dot speakers in your home, you can set alarms and reminders to make sure you never forget anything important. 

If you have an important thought while in the car, the Echo Auto will ensure that you don't forget it by the time you reach home. It allows you to set alerts and reminders on the move

If you have an important thought while in the car, the Echo Auto will ensure that you don’t forget it by the time you reach home. It allows you to set alerts and reminders on the move

The other big advantage to Alexa in your car is that it could get your smart home ready as you drive home. Get the heating turned on, the lights ready and maybe even start some mood music playing. All for just $14.99.

Drivers who already own one go so far as to call the device life-changing and say it’s one of the best vehicle purchases they’ve ever made.

One reviewer who rated the Echo Auto a full five stars wrote: ‘Completely life changing! The hands-free music is awesome, but I was particularly impressed when I asked how long it would take for me to get somewhere, and the Echo analyzed the current traffic and gave me an estimated time. Also, having my emails read to me while driving in stop-and-go traffic felt like a minor miracle – saves so much time.’

All of the passengers in the front and back now have access to the playlist as those in the back can also ask Alexa for their favorite entertainment. This makes driving more sociable

All of the passengers in the front and back now have access to the playlist as those in the back can also ask Alexa for their favorite entertainment. This makes driving more sociable

 Another added: ‘Having Alexa in the car rocks. Forget the radio stations. Now I listen to what I want, ask questions, get directions. Changed my life!’ 

 As the $14.99 deal is only on for a limited time, speed to Amazon now and improve all car journeys forever.

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