Garmin International Inc., a unit of Garmin Ltd. (NASDAQ: GRMN),
today announced the innovative Garmin Speak™ with Amazon Alexa, the
first in-vehicle1 device to have hands-free access to the Amazon
Alexa voice service and industry-leading turn-by-turn GPS
navigation from Garmin. Alexa responses, including things like
music and audiobooks, stream right through a vehicle’s stereo.
Customers that already know and love Alexa will now benefit from
using Amazon’s cloud-based voice service in a device designed
specifically for the car.
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Introducing Garmin Speak with Amazon
Alexa, the first in-vehicle device to have hands-free access to
Amazon Alexa's voice service and turn-by-turn GPS navigation from
Garmin. (Photo: Business Wire)
Want to stream the newest song from your favorite artist? Alexa
can easily search music by artist, title, or genre. As you listen
to your favorite tunes through the car’s speakers, your fuel light
turns on. Not a problem, simply ask Garmin Speak for directions to
the nearest gas station or any other destination using the simple
phrase, “Alexa, ask Garmin…” 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. Wondering what to
pick up for dinner on your way home from work? Just say, “Alexa,
ask Garmin to find some barbeque.” 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 Garmin GPS navigation
and Amazon Alexa’s intuitive voice service in the new Garmin
Speak,” 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.”
“Our vision is that the Alexa service will be everywhere our
customers want it, including inside the car,” said Ned Curic, vice
president of automotive at Amazon Alexa. “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.”
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. Need to
add milk to your shopping list on the way to the grocery store?
Simply ask Alexa or choose from thousands of other skills in the
Alexa Skills Store.
To begin using Garmin Speak with Amazon Alexa, start by
downloading the free Garmin Speak app. Once Garmin Speak is synched
with the app, it will use the driver’s phone data connection to
stream Alexa responses, music and navigation through the vehicle’s
audio system via Bluetooth® or AUX connectivity (AUX cable sold
separately). Thanks to Sensory’s TrulyHandsfree™ Alexa trigger,
Garmin Speak offers 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.
With a suggested retail price of $149.99, Garmin Speak with
Amazon Alexa can now be ordered through Amazon or Best Buy. For
more information, visit garmin.com/speak.
Garmin Speak with Amazon Alexa is the latest from the consumer
automotive segment of Garmin, the leading worldwide provider
of portable navigation devices for automobiles, motorcycles and
trucks. The company’s user-friendly navigation solutions have
innovative features that provide time- and fuel-saving benefits to
meet the demands of everyday driving.
For decades, Garmin has pioneered new GPS navigation,
advancements with camera solutions, wireless devices and
applications that are designed for people who live an active
lifestyle. Garmin serves five primary business units, including
automotive, aviation, fitness, marine, and outdoor recreation. For
more information, visit Garmin's virtual pressroom at
garmin.com/newsroom, contact the Media Relations department at
913-397-8200, or follow us at facebook.com/garmin,
twitter.com/garmin, or youtube.com/garmin.
1Drivers should focus on driving and only use the device when
safe to do so.
About Garmin International Inc.:
Garmin International Inc. is a subsidiary of Garmin Ltd.
(Nasdaq: GRMN). Garmin Ltd. is incorporated in Switzerland, and its
principal subsidiaries are located in the United States, Taiwan and
the United Kingdom. Garmin is a registered trademark and Garmin
Speak and the Garmin Speak app are trademarks of Garmin Ltd. or its
subsidiaries. Amazon, Alexa, and all related logos are trademarks
of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. The Bluetooth® word mark and
logos are registered trademarks owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
and any use of such marks by Garmin is under license. All rights
reserved.
All other brands, product names, company names, trademarks and
service marks are the properties of their respective owners. All
rights reserved.
Notice on Forward-Looking Statements:
This release includes forward-looking
statements regarding Garmin Ltd. and its business. Such statements
are based on management’s current expectations. The forward-looking
events and circumstances discussed in this release may not occur
and actual results could differ materially as a result of known and
unknown risk factors and uncertainties affecting Garmin, including,
but not limited to, the risk factors listed in the Annual Report on
Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016, filed by Garmin
with the Securities and Exchange Commission (Commission file number
0-31983). A copy of such Form 10-K is available at
http://www.garmin.com/aboutGarmin/invRelations/finReports.html. No
forward-looking statement can be guaranteed. Forward-looking
statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and
Garmin undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any
forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information,
future events, or otherwise.
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