The features are designed to minimize driver distractions with a simple interface that responds to voice commands and provides one-tap functions. With the introduction of 'auto mode' in the Alexa mobile app, Amazon seeks to extend the usability of its voice-powered assistant outside of the home.
The upgrades show how Amazon is looking to evolve Alexa's capabilities in areas where it has a less established foothold, including automotive. customers a way to string together voice-powered features in Alexa-enabled vehicles and Echo Auto, the Bluetooth-enabled gadget introduced in 2018. Amazon in the next few weeks will give U.S.The 'home' screen provides one-touch access to the most frequently used features and responds to commands like 'Alexa, continue playing my music.' Auto mode has four screens labeled 'home,' 'navigate,' 'communicate' and 'play' to handle different functions.In the next weeks, the app's 'auto mode' will be available for Android and iOS devices in the U.S., Canada, Germany, France, India, Italy, Spain, U.K., Australia and New Zealand, according to a press release. Amazon this week added a feature to its Alexa mobile app that lets drivers use voice commands to play music, get directions and make calls, among other functions.
