Logitech ZeroTouch brings Amazon Alexa to the car

Using a smartphone while operating a car can be a dangerous affair. You obviously shouldn't text while driving, but sometimes using the device while moving is necessary, such as when using a maps app. Logitech ZeroTouch is an interesting Android-only solution that puts your phone into a special hands-free driving mode when mounted in a dock. It can be quite the elegant solution.

Today, Logitech announces that ZeroTouch is getting even better. The company is adding Amazon Alexa support, meaning you can call upon the voice assistant while in the car. Quite frankly, as great as Alexa is in the home, the assistant should prove equally as valuable in an automobile too.

"Now, with this collaboration, you can quickly access the weather and news or your favorite Alexa skills that are enabled on your Alexa account. You can also ask Alexa to control smart home devices -- right from the driver's seat, before you even get home -- such as your thermostat, smart lights or smart lock. So, imagine telling Alexa to close the garage after you've left for work for the day. Or, telling her to change the thermostat on your way home from work," says Logitech.

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The company further shares, "In addition to Alexa, Logitech updated the voice-controlled app, so the Logitech ZeroTouch can also read out and respond to emails, accept or decline calendar invites, and read out calendar meetings for the day. The updated ZeroTouch app with the Alexa feature is now available in the U.S. and UK for free on the Google Play store. Users need an Amazon account to access the newest Alexa feature within the voice-controlled app."

There you go, folks. If you already own a Logitech ZeroTouch product, congratulations -- it just got much better. If you were on the fence about investing in the mount/app system, this might push you over the edge.