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IslandGPS



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Amazon Echo Auto

I’d like to be able to make hands free calls from my 2007 HSE that is fitted with the Alpine Deluxe stereo. I have an iPhone 7 (I know but I like old tech!).

In essence I’d like to say “phone Ted” and let the phone and stereo do the rest without having to touch either the phone or the stereo unit. Would this Amazon product be able to do this and also allow other voice commands e.g. to select Radio 2 from the Alpine FM radio, there is no DAB fitted.

Or is there an easier way to do this?

Thanks for any advice.

Post #438204 5th Jan 2024 11:50 am
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Nodge68



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I wouldn't think so. Voice commands were only just being thought of when the audio system in the Freelander was made. It doesn't even do BT streaming, just BT phone calls.
It's a pretty basic hands on interface, which is better suited to incoming calls than out going. Hyundai Ioniq 5 Ultimate. The family car.
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Post #438206 5th Jan 2024 2:40 pm
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jules



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As my wife would say "forget the phone, concentrate on not hitting the back of the car ahead " Laughing Jules

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RPoul87



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BossBob



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Didn’t bother with any Amazon device, just used a Bluetooth receiver with a built in microphone plugged into a power socket and connected to the 3.5mm aux input. Connected my iPhone to the Bluetooth and whatever you’re able to do with the phone just worked.

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IslandGPS



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Thanks Bob, the car already has factory fitted hands free for phone, will this cause any conflict with the fitted mics?

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BossBob



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No idea. Mine was only a GS so didn’t even have a decent speaker setup and not even a usb socket.

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