[Amazon.ca] Echo Auto $24.99 for Prime members (reg $69.99)

Oct 6th, 2020 7:44 am

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vlaine [OP]: Jr. Member; Jan 15, 2006; 179 posts; 124 upvotes

Oct 6th, 2020 7:44 am

[Amazon.ca] Echo Auto $24.99 for Prime members (reg $69.99)

Deal Link:: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B078YNK7FC
Price:: 24.99
Savings:: 64%
Retailer:: Amazon.ca

Echo Auto is $24.99 for Prime members.
It’s an early Prime Day deal.

https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B078YNK7FC
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Edit:
Cellular Data required
Can be connected to the car using Bluetooth or aux cable

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Oct 6th, 2020 7:59 am

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mikka2017: Deal Guru; Jan 12, 2017; 13242 posts; 3624 upvotes; Scarberia

Oct 6th, 2020 7:59 am

tempting gadget...does it need internet from ur phone?, another 5$ off if u load 50$ amazon cash right?

wth bought, i had some credits and gc

Order Summary
Items: CDN$ 24.99
Shipping & Handling: CDN$ 0.00
Prime Credit: -CDN$ 4.03
Total before tax: CDN$ 20.96
Estimated GST/HST: CDN$ 2.72
Estimated PST/RST/QST: CDN$ 0.00
Total: CDN$ 23.68
Gift Certificates: -CDN$ 23.68
Order Total: CDN$ 0.00

i bought that BT aftermarket google voice cigarette adapter plug but i could never pair the BT , smh
ah this might be why:

The following cars are not compatible with Echo Auto when using a Bluetooth connection. You can still use Echo Auto with these cars by connecting via the included auxiliary cable.

Acura MDX (2016)
Acura RDX (2017)
Acura TLX (2016)
Chevrolet Equinox (2016, 2017)
Chevrolet Malibu (2015, 2016, 2017)
Chevrolet Silverado (2014, 2015, 2017)
Chevrolet Volt (2015)

Dodge Caravan (2018)
Dodge Ram (2018)
GMC Sierra (2015, 2016, 2017)
Honda Accord (2013, 2015)
Honda Accord Touring (2013)
Honda Civic (2013)
Honda CRV 2014

Honda Odyssey (2016)
Honda Pilot (2013)
Infiniti Q60 (2018)
Infiniti QX60 (2019)
Jeep Wrangler (2017)
Mazda CX9 (2013)
Mazda 3 (2010)
Toyota Camry (2015)
Toyota Corolla (2017)

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Oct 6th, 2020 8:02 am

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flexsingh: Member; Sep 10, 2015; 223 posts; 46 upvotes; Brampton, ON

Oct 6th, 2020 8:02 am

Does the app have to be open while using this? Or just linked to BT?...
Ordered, will see how it goes

Oct 6th, 2020 8:09 am

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GunnerX: Deal Fanatic; Oct 19, 2003; 5235 posts; 325 upvotes

Oct 6th, 2020 8:09 am

flexsingh wrote: ↑ Does the app have to be open while using this? Or just linked to BT?

App doesn't need to be opened, it just needs BT on your phone. I have had this since it was on trial in the US and it's been good for turning on stuff on the way home at night.

I haven't tried to link it up to my car directly.

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Oct 6th, 2020 8:14 am

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andrewmp416: Newbie; Sep 16, 2018; 35 posts; 50 upvotes

Oct 6th, 2020 8:14 am

I don't understand the use case for this. It's just a dongle for your car, which you can get cheaper ones from anywhere, but locked to Alexa only. Good luck playing Google Play Music, YouTube Music, etc. then.

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Oct 6th, 2020 8:16 am

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flexsingh: Member; Sep 10, 2015; 223 posts; 46 upvotes; Brampton, ON

Oct 6th, 2020 8:16 am

GunnerX wrote: ↑ App doesn't need to be opened, it just needs BT on your phone. I have had this since it was on trial in the US and it's been good for turning on stuff on the way home at night. I haven't tried to link it up to my car directly.

That’s also my use case. Thanks

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Oct 6th, 2020 8:28 am

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bibe1547: Member; Mar 4, 2019; 218 posts; 105 upvotes; Montreal

Oct 6th, 2020 8:28 am

is there a topic for prime day deals?

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Oct 6th, 2020 8:32 am

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justrajdeep: Member; Dec 30, 2017; 460 posts; 547 upvotes; GTA

Oct 6th, 2020 8:32 am

bibe1547 wrote: ↑is there a topic for prime day deals?

Amazon Canada Officially confirms Prime Day 2020 will take place October 13-14
amazon-canada-officially-confirms-prime ... 4-2386795/

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Oct 6th, 2020 8:32 am

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slade: Sr. Member; Jan 12, 2003; 674 posts; 267 upvotes; 519

Oct 6th, 2020 8:32 am

andrewmp416 wrote: ↑I don't understand the use case for this. It's just a dongle for your car, which you can get cheaper ones from anywhere, but locked to Alexa only. Good luck playing Google Play Music, YouTube Music, etc. then.

Alexa , play Spotify.

Alexa , play rock music (from prime)

Alexa , close my garage door , turn off the garage lights , amd lock the front door.

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Oct 6th, 2020 8:34 am

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mikka2017: Deal Guru; Jan 12, 2017; 13242 posts; 3624 upvotes; Scarberia

Oct 6th, 2020 8:34 am

one reviewer said its better to use echo dot gen 2 connected to ur phones hotspot , been reading all the amazon reviews lol

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Oct 6th, 2020 8:57 am

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cil254: Deal Addict; Dec 18, 2002; 2996 posts; 202 upvotes; Oakville

Oct 6th, 2020 8:57 am

slade wrote: ↑ Alexa , play Spotify.

Alexa , play rock music (from prime)

Alexa , close my garage door , turn off the garage lights , amd lock the front door.

I just speak those commands directly to Alexa on my phone, handsfree. Not sure what this device brings.

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Oct 6th, 2020 9:02 am

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Guyver99: Member; Jan 11, 2010; 238 posts; 180 upvotes

Oct 6th, 2020 9:02 am

cil254 wrote: ↑ I just speak those commands directly to Alexa on my phone, handsfree. Not sure what this device brings.

You still need to take your phone out, unlock with whatever then push the app then speak those commands, with this you just speak those commands Truely handsfree.....

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Oct 6th, 2020 9:05 am

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cil254: Deal Addict; Dec 18, 2002; 2996 posts; 202 upvotes; Oakville

Oct 6th, 2020 9:05 am

Guyver99 wrote: ↑ You still need to take your phone out, unlock with whatever then push the app then speak those commands, with this you just speak those commands Truely handsfree.....

I see. I typically always have my phone out in the car (navigation, music).
Also you can replace the default voice assistant on your phone from Google to Alexa.

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Oct 6th, 2020 9:10 am

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AncasterRFD: Deal Guru; Jun 15, 2012; 13599 posts; 7321 upvotes; Southern Ontario

Oct 6th, 2020 9:10 am

andrewmp416 wrote: ↑ I don't understand the use case for this. It's just a dongle for your car, which you can get cheaper ones from anywhere, but locked to Alexa only. Good luck playing Google Play Music, YouTube Music, etc. then.

Hands free...

Alexa, turn on the porch lights
Alexa, arm my alarm (Ring)
Alexa, is my garage door closed? (Ring contact sensor)
Alexa, set the living room temperature to 24 degrees
Alexa, navigate home (Pulls up Google Maps on the android HU)
Alexa, call Grandma
Alexa, text [my wife] I love you
Alexa, text [kids] to setup the dinner table
Alexa, add X to my to-do / shopping list

Amazon emails Alexa suggestions all the time

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Oct 6th, 2020 9:17 am

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DJ Trance AZ: Deal Addict; Apr 30, 2004; 3168 posts; 662 upvotes; Toronto

Oct 6th, 2020 9:17 am

I just bought one too because of the price... Will see how this thing work in my car...

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Oct 6th, 2020 9:18 am

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awais: Deal Addict; Jan 29, 2006; 1616 posts; 716 upvotes; Center of the univer…

Oct 6th, 2020 9:18 am

AncasterRFD wrote: ↑ Hands free...

Alexa, turn on the porch lights
Alexa, arm my alarm (Ring)
Alexa, is my garage door closed? (Ring contact sensor)
Alexa, set the living room temperature to 24 degrees
Alexa, navigate home (Pulls up Google Maps on the android HU)
Alexa, call Grandma
Alexa, text [my wife] I love you
Alexa, text [kids] to setup the dinner table
Alexa, add X to my to-do / shopping list

Amazon emails Alexa suggestions all the time

Most of the phones support hands free ok Google commands and specially if you're already using your phone for navigation it works even better.

Yes you get a dedicated device here but to others' point it is a redundant device to do something you can do with your phone or android auto interface.

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Oct 6th, 2020 9:20 am

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Zat: Sr. Member; Dec 2, 2006; 538 posts; 95 upvotes; Bradford

Oct 6th, 2020 9:20 am

Why can’t you just use Alexa app on phone and turn on the option for it to trigger by saying “Alexa”

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Oct 6th, 2020 9:20 am

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Guyver99: Member; Jan 11, 2010; 238 posts; 180 upvotes

Oct 6th, 2020 9:20 am

mikka2017 wrote: ↑ one reviewer said its better to use echo dot gen 2 connected to ur phones hotspot , been reading all the amazon reviews lol

I did that before this came out, I can tell you is way more hassle free with this device, no need to mess around with hotspot...
Another point for this device is so that you don't need to use your phone as much especially when you are driving, less distraction and not to mention less chance for getting handheld device ticket.

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Oct 6th, 2020 9:21 am

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dairymandip: Deal Addict; Dec 8, 2006; 1387 posts; 421 upvotes

Oct 6th, 2020 9:21 am

for 25 why not?

Thanks OP

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Oct 6th, 2020 9:22 am

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The Destroyer: Deal Addict; Aug 19, 2005; 2247 posts; 435 upvotes; York

Oct 6th, 2020 9:22 am

I had one of these to try out for a week and didn't find much use with the device. It's pretty limited in the actions it can accept.

I'd only recommend it to anyone who doesn't already have bluetooth in their vehicle.

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