Our quick take

Slim design

  • 85 x 47 x 13.28mm, 45g Comes with vent mount and cables Two physical buttons on the top

Echo Auto installation and setup 

  • Uses Alexa app Needs a smartphone for connection Can link to car or via 3.5mm audio or Bluetooth Always needs a power supply

What will the Echo Auto do?

  • Voice control Music streaming Supports Alexa functions Alexa Calling Triggers navigation

Performance and experience

  • Great voice response Relies on data connection

To recap

The Echo Auto delivers the Alexa experience - ease of communication, a skill for delivering music, and easy access to any other services you’ve hooked up via Alexa. Arguably there could be more car-specific apps and the location services could be improved, but as it is, Echo Auto is a definite win for those wanting to make their car smarter.