Garmin GPS Speaks with Amazon Alexa
Garmin has announced Garmin Speak with Amazon Alexa, an in-vehicle device providing hands-free access to the Amazon Alexa voice service and turn-by-turn GPS navigation from Garmin.
By utilizing Amazon’s cloud-based Alexa voice service in a device designed specifically for the car, customers can enjoy hands-free music, audiobooks, and directions streamed through a vehicle’s stereo.
At just an inch and a half in size, the compact device features an LED light ring and a bright OLED display showing lane guidance arrows with spoken turn-by-turn directions to guide drivers to their destination. Garmin Speak unobtrusively secures to a vehicle’s windshield with a magnetic mount for easy stow and go.
“We are excited to be the first to offer GPS navigation and Amazon Alexa’s intuitive voice service,” said Dan Bartel, Garmin vice president of global consumer sales. “The interaction between the two technologies offers drivers a truly unique opportunity to turn their words into actions while keeping both hands on the wheel.”
“Alexa on the Garmin Speak can help customers with many things, like controlling their smart home from the road, getting news or traffic, listening to Audiobooks, adding items to a shopping list, and ordering dinner with just their voice,” said Ned Curic, vice president of automotive at Amazon Alexa.
Garmin Speak users can ask the always-ready device a multitude of requests that include news briefings, weather forecasts, sports stats, and traffic. Customers can also enable interactive games to entertain passengers on longer trips. Drivers can enjoy the convenience of asking Alexa to remotely access smart home automation devices such as lights, locks, and thermostats.
After downloading the free app, the device will sync with the driver’s phone to offer hands-free phone support, including the ability to ignore or accept incoming calls, so users can stash away their smartphones and keep their hands on the steering wheel.
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