Now you can enjoy most of the same functionality on the road that you have with alexa at home ask about the weather your commute where to find the nearest gas station add to your grocery list and more

Ready to Get Started?

1. If you have the FordPass™ App, activate your vehicle's modem.
2. Register Alexa Built-in by tapping on the Alexa icon on the SYNC® 4 screen.
3. On the status information screen, select Alexa Built-in, then select “Yes” or “Get Started”.

The following Alexa integrations are available1.

• Acura. Integra. 2023+ MDX.
• Alfa Romeo. Tonale. 2023+ How to set up Alexa in your Alfa Romeo ›
• BMW. 2 Series. (Coupe, Convertible) 2018+
• Buick. Enclave. 2020+ Encore.
• Cadillac. ATS. 2018-2021. CT4.
• Dodge. Durango. 2021+
• Ford with Alexa Built-in. Bronco. 2021+
• Infiniti. QX80. 2023+

Alexa is available in vehicles equipped with SYNC 4 and FordPass Connect. Tap 'settings' on your in-vehicle display screen and look for the Alexa icon to see if your vehicle is eligible.

The Bottom Line. The second-gen Amazon Echo Auto is ultimately just a good microphone that lets you use Alexa voice controls in your car. It doesn't do anything your phone can't already do with the Alexa mobile app, but it might be able to hear you better. PCMag editors select and review products independently.

Amazon's popular Echo technology comes to cars courtesy of the Amazon Echo Auto. Small and easy-to-use, the Amazon Echo Auto connects to the Alexa app on your smartphone and plays through your car's speakers via AUX input or your phone's Bluetooth connection.

A. Alexa is Amazon's voice AI. Alexa lives in the cloud and is happy to help anywhere there's internet access and a device that can connect to Alexa. Making Alexa part of your day is as simple as asking a question.

Set Up Your Echo Auto with Bluetooth

1. Turn on your car and set the stereo's input to Bluetooth.
2. Enable Bluetooth on your smartphone.
3. Open the Alexa app .
4. Open More and select Add a Device.
5. Select Amazon Echo, and then Echo Auto.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device.

Echo Auto connects to Alexa app on your phone and plays through your car's speakers. You can connect Echo Auto to your car via the included 3.5mm aux cable or connect with your phone's Bluetooth. Just say “Alexa” - wait for the chime - and ask.

Works with Alexa is a certification program that raises the bar on responsiveness, reliability, and functionality, ensuring your customers have the best smart home experiences. When your products are certified, they can carry the Works with Alexa badge in the Amazon Smart Home Store and on product packaging.

Amazon's popular Echo technology comes to cars courtesy of the Amazon Echo Auto. Small and easy-to-use, the Amazon Echo Auto connects to the Alexa app on your smartphone and plays through your car's speakers via AUX input or your phone's Bluetooth connection.

The Echo Auto is a relatively inexpensive and easy way to add Alexa to your car. It's compatible with most cars. The Echo Auto plugs into your car's cigar lighter/auxiliary jack or USB port so that it can be used with most cars.