I believe this is because the Echo Auto talks to itself over the car stereo as part of the setup process.
You have to go out to your car and set it up there. I thought it would be possible to do most of the setup in my living room, but no.
The only thing you need to provide is a smartphone, which the Echo Auto uses to connect to the internet via the Amazon Alexa App. In the box there’s the device itself an audio cable in case your radio is not Bluetooth-capable a USB power cable a converter for the 12-volt socket that allows you to power two USB devices and a small magnetic pad that you can use to affix the Echo Auto to your dashboard. I purchased it using a special link they sent me, and the Echo Auto arrived the next day (thank you Amazon Prime). I submitted a request for an invitation in January and it wasn’t until early July that I received an email from Amazon indicating that I was selected to buy one. While offering new tech by invitation is not unusual, it can seem a little strange.ĬAR STEREO: Replacing a car’s infotainment system can be an adventure The Echo Auto is available by invitation only. The Echo Auto retails for $50, but a promotion price slashed it to $25. In January I became aware of this device, which is a slimmer, simpler Echo for your car.
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