Ford and Amazon Alexa Team Up for Smart Home Features on the Road

An Amazon  (AMZN) - Get Report Alexa integration allows Ford (F) - Get Report owners to play and resume audiobooks, order items on Amazon, search for and transfer local destinations to the in-car navigation system, and more. From home, Ford vehicle owners will be able to remote start, lock or unlock doors, and get vehicle information using voice commands.

Ford will roll out its Alexa integration in two phases. The first, available later this month, connects you to your car from home through Alexa devices such as Amazon Echo, Echo Dot and Amazon Tap. The second, expected this summer, allows you to tap into a broad set of Alexa skills using your voice while driving -- like reading weather reports, playing music, checking news and adding items to shopping lists.

Additionally, users can ask Alexa for nearby businesses of their choice (for example, the nearest Italian restaurant) and Alexa will deliver the directions to your car.

This article was written by a staff member of TheStreet.