Being surrounded in your home by speakers that support Alexa is fantastic, but what happens when you leave the house? You can use Alexa on your smartphone if you dig around and open Amazon’s app, but not all of its features are supported. Plus, the great thing about Alexa is hands-free access, so why should you have to dig through apps to use Alexa on the go? The Roav Viva by Anker is the solution to your problem. It’s basically an Echo Dot for your car that plugs into the power port and gives you access to anything and everything Alexa has to offer. It costs $57 on Amazon, but a 15% coupon available on the site right now drops the price to just $48 and change.
Here’s more info from the product page:
- Alexa Inside: Amazon’s voice service gives you complete voice control in your car. Just say the word to get directions, listen to audiobooks from Audible, shop online, play music, and more over Bluetooth, Carplay, Android Auto, or an
- Aux in connection. Spotify feature will be added as soon as third party support is available. Updates will be posted here.What You Get: Roav VIVA, Manual, Quick Guide, Happy Card, Skills Cards, 12-month warranty and our friendly customer service.
- High-Speed Charging: Dual charging ports equipped with Anker’s exclusive PowerIQ technology deliver blazing charging speeds to both driver and passenger. Qualcomm Quick Charge not supported.
- Tap To Mute: Just hit the button to effortlessly mute and unmute the microphones, so Alexa is only listening when you want her to be.
- Note: Please check your car’s outlet before purchasing. If your VIVA cannot be plugged in or has connection issues with your car, return it for a full refund in 30 days. Please check the list of unsuitable car models below. If you have other issues, contact us via Live Chat in the app. May have compatibility issues playing media via Bluetooth with Doge Caravan. Try connecting your phone to your car via CarPlay/Android Auto/Aux in.