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In Vehicle Amazon Alexa Integration

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I’m a big Alexa user for all things home automation. While I wait for for the Echo Auto to be released, I’ve set up my Roav Viva. I used it in my last car, but works better in the Telluride as long as I’m using CarPlay and the AV system is powered on. No matter what input is playing (CarPlay, FM, AM, SXM), saying Alexa will interrupt the active audio and respond. You can do most things you can do with an Echo Dot as well as start music playing (Amazon Music, Pandora, etc). It JUST fits and still allows the front console door to close.

I’m on the waiting list for this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...69-cdd74476a7fc&pd_rd_wg=3NlaG&qid=1557112098

Using this for now: $39 with $10 coupon
https://www.amazon.com/Alexa-Enabled-Navigation-Announcements-Streaming-Compatible/dp/B079FYG5TC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YCR8HFH2N8W3&keywords=roav+viva&qid=1557112417&s=amazon-devices&sprefix=Roav,amazon-devices,224&sr=1-1-catcorr

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I like it. Just added myself to the Echo Auto waiting list.
 
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Alexa please change my oil. Alex? Hello?:cool:

Seriously though, that's really neat to be able to turn on your home lights and temperature settings via voice command
 
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Will that fit in the center console?

I’m a big Alexa user for all things home automation. While I wait for for the Echo Auto to be released, I’ve set up my Roav Viva. I used it in my last car, but works better in the Telluride as long as I’m using CarPlay and the AV system is powered on. No matter what input is playing (CarPlay, FM, AM, SXM), saying Alexa will interrupt the active audio and respond. You can do most things you can do with an Echo Dot as well as start music playing (Amazon Music, Pandora, etc). It JUST fits and still allows the front console door to close.

I’m on the waiting list for this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B...69-cdd74476a7fc&pd_rd_wg=3NlaG&qid=1557112098

Using this for now: $39 with $10 coupon
https://www.amazon.com/Alexa-Enabled-Navigation-Announcements-Streaming-Compatible/dp/B079FYG5TC/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1YCR8HFH2N8W3&keywords=roav+viva&qid=1557112417&s=amazon-devices&sprefix=Roav,amazon-devices,224&sr=1-1-catcorr

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Is the Roav Viva app free to use?
 
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Is the Roav Viva app free to use?
Yes, the app is free and does not require a subscription; however, you do need to purchase the Viva to get it to work.
 
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It requires cigarette lighter for power connection and needs to be able to hear your voice as well.
I just realized I'm looking at the wrong product, clicked on the first link and not the second on you posted.
 
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Having the ability to ask Alexa for today's weather forecast and add items to shopping list alone makes this a great add-on.
 
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Having the ability to ask Alexa for today's weather forecast and add items to shopping list alone makes this a great add-on.
Agreed ... you can do mostly everything you can do with a Dot. I do find that if you have the stereo blasting, it won’t hear the wake word. But maybe I’m not yelling loud enuf! 🗣
 
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Tim, can it adjust your volume too? It'll be nice if you can voice command the volume level.
 
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Tim, can it adjust your volume too? It'll be nice if you can voice command the volume level.
If it is the audio source, it should be able to. Probably not for radio/SXM.
 


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