Amazon’s Echo Auto, currently only available via invitation, provides drivers access to Alexa through the vehicle’s speakers via Bluetooth or an AUX connection. Drivers can interact with Alexa to find POIs, check traffic, play music from linked sources, and other Alexa-enabled functions and skills via the digital assistant. This report examines the overall user experience of Echo Auto and its impact on infotainment.
1. Introduction
2. Echo Auto’s Strengths
3. Echo Auto’s Weaknesses
3.1 Navigation
3.2 Messaging
3.3 User Feedback
3.4 Usefulness
4. Conclusions
5. Amazon’s Role in the Future of Infotainment
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