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Soundstream is set to announce its very first Alexa-enabled head unit during next week’s Consumer Electronics Show. This is the very first head unit for Soundstream to incorporate Alexa Voice Service (AVS). The Soundstream VRA-67B incorporates Alexa Voice Service (AVS) commands similar to what you would find on a typical Amazon Echo Dot.

Some of the benefits of Alexa Voice Service featured on this unit include:

• News and Entertainment – This includes information on the latest headlines and such information as the weather.
• Notifications – Ask Alexa for to remind you of all of your appointments and meetings.
• Localized Search – Ask to be taken to your nearest mall or McDonald’s all via voice command.

This unit features a double-DIN screen with a 6.2” LCD touchscreen. Additional features include: DVD, CD/MP3, AM/FM receiver and 4.0 Bluetooth Connectivity.

The Alexa source unit is expected at Soundstream dealers during the second quarter of 2018.

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Soundstream will be introducing an all-new Apple CarPlay  unit in the coming weeks. As an added bonus, this unit will also be SiriusXM-Ready (SVX300 Connect Vehicle Tuner kit sold separately, SiriusXM subscription required).

The Soundstream VRCP-65 source unit will feature an impressive list of features and will be available at authorized dealers in the coming weeks. This unit marks Soundstream’s first CarPlay head unit which is becoming increasingly popular in the car audio market.

VRCP-65

This source unit is a full multi-media car entertainment center that includes Apple CarPlay, Android PhoneLink and is SiriusXM-Ready.

Other key features offered with this unit are: a rear-view camera input manual and auto-trigger, Bluetooth 4.0 hands-free wireless connectivity, USB audio/video playback and a wireless direct select remote control. All of these features come at no additional cost to the consumer.

The VRCP-65 utilizes a dynamic user interface with a SmartSense Touchscreen. Key benefits of this 6.2” HD quality TFT-LCD display include a capacitive touchscreen with pinpoint accuracy, low reflection industrial grade glass top panel and a large format user interface to reduce distraction.

For further details please visit http://www.soundstream.com/carplay/. Consumers can locate their nearest dealer by visiting www.soundstream.com/where-to-buy.