Alexa in you HM on 12v. (1 Viewer)

[Andy MacD]

Thinking of getting Alexa Dot to use in my motorhome instead of streaming from my phone through Bluetooth speaker. The 240v power supply feeds 12v to the Dot but I can’t find any guidance info if you can power direct from a cigarette style 12v outlet in the van.

 

[Two on Tour]

I use an Echo Dot 3rd Gen on our van and power it via a USB 5v to 12v power adapter I bought from Amazon.
It's mounted under an overhead locker.

 

[fat haggis]

echo auto is what your after.
Echo Auto | Add Alexa to your car https://amzn.eu/d/6lJVf3K

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[Aireworth]

I have a usb to 12v adapter (from Amazon) which powers my Echo Dot

 

[Zigisla]

Can’t seem to link Amazon. Search 5 - 12v echo dot adaptor. This is what we use. Great piece of kit. Down to £9:99

 

[tonka]

I can’t find any guidance info if you can power direct from a cigarette style 12v outlet in the van.

Almost nothing.... 2 watts.
Most 12v cigarette sockets are rated at 120w..

Echo Dot (3rd Generation) Power Consumption - Amazon Customer Service

USB lead.
Amazon product

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[Two on Tour]

Can’t seem to link Amazon. Search 5 - 12v echo dot adaptor. This is what we use. Great piece of kit. Down to £9:99

Amazon product

 

[Langtoftlad]

I use an Echo Dot 3rd Gen on our van and power it via a USB 5v to 12v power adapter I bought from Amazon.
It's mounted under a overhead locker.

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[Two on Tour]

This

Does the forums rule ONE not apply to you then?

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[Tombola]

dont buy the cheaper version usb, when you go past volume 4 it drops out

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

Does the forums rule ONE not apply to you then?

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[Langtoftlad]

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[Captain Yoghurtpot]

Does the forums rule ONE not apply to you then?

??????

 

[Langtoftlad]

Does the forums rule ONE not apply to you then?

Huh - I'm agreeing with you.

 

[Jev88]

I have a usb 5v to 12v from Amazon but if you go above 3/4 volume on the dot it cuts out. Interesting to see others work better so I will try a branded one.
Echo Auto may perform better

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[Two on Tour]

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Apologies if I have I got the wrong end of the stick as I thought you were pulling me up for the poor grammar that I had overlooked in my post as I did not get the significance of "This" in your post.

 

[Tombola]

Does the forums rule ONE not apply to you then?

when someone posts "this" under a post it mens basically....."yeh Im the same as they just said" or "i agree"

so pay attention to rule one and try to be nice Two on Tour ................sorry couldnt resist

 

[Two on Tour]

when someone posts "this" under a post it mens basically....."yeh Im the same as they just said" or "i agree"

All over my head I'm afraid, I obviously don't get down with da kids enough.

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[Andy MacD]

Thanks all, I knew you’d come up with the solution.

 

[Paulypaul]

echo auto is what your after.
Echo Auto | Add Alexa to your car https://amzn.eu/d/6lJVf3K

Is this what I need for the dash cam which says it's compatible with Alexa? I thought, "what's the point in that when Alexa is in the kitchen at home"?

 

[Bolti]

Is this what I need for the dash cam which says it's compatible with Alexa? I thought, "what's the point in that when Alexa is in the kitchen at home"?

Isn't Alexa the app you have on your phone to connect everything?

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[RedFrame]

I cut off the 12v cable side of the Echo Dot charger and connected it to a hella socket with a fuse, worked fine.

Cheers
Red.

 

[Paulypaul]

Isn't Alexa the app you have on your phone to connect everything?

I have the app on my phone but that's only cause I've got an Alexa Dot in the kitchen