Amazon[amazon.com] has All-New Echo Auto w/ Alexa (2nd Gen, 2022 release) on sale for $44.99. Shipping is free.
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I am in on the Alexa/Ring/Amazon ecosystem but their handlng fo this device pissed me off. They'll literaly cripple the Alexa android app in order to sell ths product. My Alexa app can already do everything this does.. until March 31st, when they flip the switch.
I am in on the Alexa/Ring/Amazon ecosystem but their handlng fo this device pissed me off. They'll literaly cripple the Alexa android app in order to sell ths product. My Alexa app can already do everything this does.. until March 31st, when they flip the switch.
I was wondering what happened!!! But I have the iPhone. I used to have the app installed in my truck and all I had to say was "Alexa" and I could turn my house lights on when I pulled in the driveway. I'm not paying for this and have wires hanging!
I was wondering what happened!!! But I have the iPhone. I used to have the app installed in my truck and all I had to say was "Alexa" and I could turn my house lights on when I pulled in the driveway. I'm not paying for this and have wires hanging!
wonder if its possible to downgrade Alexa (previous version that works)
I have the Gen 1 of this, back when I was on the pre-release/beta schedule. Still works awesome. Is there a reason I would want to upgrade?
That's my question.
Main difference I can see is the *new* model includes the AUX cable, car mount, car charger and breaks up the gen1 device into two units: a mic module and a speaker module.
The gen2 also *appears* to go with hardwired cables (so if they break, they can't be replaced).
But I could be wrong as the images don't are hard to see that area.
Edit: The main complaint I've read from reviews of gen1 vs gen2 is the gen2 *does* have more wires which make it hard for some to hide.
Last edited by jockovonred February 10, 2023 at 01:54 PM.
I have a Gen 1 of this and never use it. I got it on pre-release and could never get it to work well. It struggled to hear me clearly in the car while it was moving and it needed a good data connection to have any chance of working properly .
I feel like the phone Alexa app is more than enough to keep me connected to the Amazon universe.
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I have echo auto gen1 ....
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Isnt it still just basically a bluetooth alexa passthrough to your phone?
Main difference I can see is the *new* model includes the AUX cable, car mount, car charger and breaks up the gen1 device into two units: a mic module and a speaker module.
The gen2 also *appears* to go with hardwired cables (so if they break, they can't be replaced).
But I could be wrong as the images don't are hard to see that area.
Edit: The main complaint I've read from reviews of gen1 vs gen2 is the gen2 *does* have more wires which make it hard for some to hide.
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I feel like the phone Alexa app is more than enough to keep me connected to the Amazon universe.
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