Advanced technology, safety features and vehicle connectivity have changed the dynamics of the automotive industry. Modern car features include connectivity tools and applications. That said, it creates an improved driving experience. Among such features, cars come with Amazon Alexa integration.
Amazon Alexa features in cars enhance the driving experience with driver-centric characteristics. From vehicle-to-vehicle to in-car communication, Alexa-connected devices feature advanced automotive telematics.
Here are all the Amazon Alexa features in cars making communication between vehicles and drivers easy.
Amazon Alexa Car Features
Smart digital assistants have enhanced the driving experience and made it safer with driver-accessible features. Speaking of driver-accessible features, Amazon Alexa Auto Tech allows car drivers to access multiple features with voice commands.
Here are all the Amazon Alexa features in cars that a driver can access easily via voice command.
Music and Radio
Another Amazon Alexa feature in cars is that it allows users to communicate with the car and play their favourite music or radio channel. Besides, Alexa Auto allows car drivers to use infotainment features easily. Users can play music, podcasts, audiobooks, or their playlist through the Amazon Alexa features in cars.
Calling and Messaging
Car drivers tend to place calls or send and read text messages while driving. Amazon Alexa voice feature in cars allows the driver to make those calls by providing a command, “Alexa, call [somebody]”.
Even when the driver has disconnected the phone, Alexa can still call the person through the contacts from your mobile phone (if the car owner has permitted the app to use contact data). Besides, when it comes to messaging, the car driver can command “Alexa, message [somebody]”.
Moreover, you can listen to incoming messages without losing focus on the road with the help of Amazon Alexa car features. Alexa will play the audio cue of incoming messages only once for each new message.
Navigation
Car drivers can request directions through a voice command, for instance, “Alexa, take me to [location]”. Alexa Auto will open the GPS navigation system. Additionally, users can benefit from the GPS tracking as they can find nearby shopping malls and restaurants with the help of Amazon Alexa.
Car Control
Modern vehicles come with several features with buttons to operate them. However, when driving on a long route, it can become fairly difficult to focus on the road and operate those features.
Amazon Alexa car features also allow the user to operate different systems. For instance, drivers can give a voice command to turn on the AC, lower the fan speed or use an automatic climate control system.
Connected Vehicle
Amazon Alexa features in cars included the connected vehicle system. Speaking of that, connected vehicle skill allows the users to lock/unlock their car door, use the preconditioning feature in electric cars, or start or stop the engine while they are away from the car.
Vehicles With Amazon Alexa Car Features
Many auto brands have integrated Amazon Alexa features into cars. Let’s go through some auto brands and their vehicle models with Amazon Alexa:
- Audi: A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8, e-tron, e-tron GT, Q3, Q4 e-tron, Q5, Q7, and Q8
- BMW: 2-Series, 3-Series, 4-Series, i3, i4, i7, 7-Series, i8, iX, M240i, M3, M440i, X1, X2, X3, and X7
- Chevrolet: Blazer, Bolt, Camaro, Cheyenne, Colorado, Corvette, Equinox, Impala. Malibu, Silverado, Suburban, Tahoe, Trailblazer, Traverse, and Volt
- GMC: Acadia, Canyon, Sierra, Terrain, and Yukon
- Land Rover: Defender, Discovery, Discovery Sport, Evoque, Range Rover, Range Rover Sport, and Velar
- Lexus: ES, LC, LS, NX, RC, RC F, RX, UX
- Toyota: Avalon, Camry, C-HR, Corolla, Highlander, Prius, and RAV4
You can find Alexa features in the aforementioned vehicles from 2018 onwards. Besides, you can look for these vehicle models in the plethora of used cars for sale in the UAE.
How to Activate Amazon Alexa in Cars
Activating Amazon Alexa features in cars depends upon the auto brand and vehicle model. However, the basic steps remain the same:
- Activate the infotainment system by the car brands, for instance, GMC vehicles come with OnStar.
- Open the Alexa App on your infotainment screen
- Click on the “Get Started” button
- A QR code will appear, scan the code through the mobile phone camera or type the URL in the browser
- After opening the link, sign in to your Amazon account to connect it with your vehicle
- After that, you can set Alexa as your voice assistant and operate several car features through it
Amazon Alexa features in cars may vary from region to region but the basic functionality and convenience remain the same. These driver-centric apps help create a safer driving experience. Alongside Amazon Alexa, Android Auto and Apple CarPlay are two other apps offering driver-centric features.
Stay tuned to the UAE’s leading cars blog to find out more about new features and systems launched in the automobile industry.
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