[Nfb-seniors] Here is information about using NFB-Newsline with an Alexa product

[Robert Leslie Newman]

Listed below is information about using NFB-Newsline with an Alexa product.

 

NFB-NEWSLINE <https://nfb.org/programs-services/nfb-newsline>  subscribers
can access NFB-NEWSLINE hands-free on any Amazon Alexa product, including
Echo and Echo Dot. Below are some sample commands for accessing and using
the skill.


Enable the NFB-NEWSLINE Skill


*	Say, "Alexa open National Federation."
*	To hear instructions about the skill say, "Alexa ask National
Federation to give me instructions."


Log in to NFB-NEWSLINE


You will need to log in the first time you open the skill.

*	Say, "Alexa open National Federation."
*	Then say, "Alexa ask National Federation to log in."
*	State clearly, "Log in."
*	Provide your subscriber identification number and security code.


Select Content and Navigate Sections and Articles


Alexa can help you select and move through publications easily with a
variety of commands. Here are a few to get you started:

*	"Alexa ask National Federation to read The New York Times."
*	"Alexa ask National Federation to read The Wall Street Journal."
*	"Alexa ask National Federation to read next section."
*	"Alexa ask National Federation to go to previous section."
*	Move from article to article by simply saying "Next" or "Previous."
(Please note: all other commands need to begin with "Alexa ask National
Federation.")


Alter Reader Voice and Speed


*	"Alexa ask National Federation to change voice."
*	"Alexa ask National Federation to read a little faster."
*	"Alexa ask National Federation to read a little slower."
*	"Alexa ask National Federation to read much faster."
*	"Alexa ask National Federation to read much slower."


Save an Article


*	"Alexa ask National Federation to email me this article."


General Help Command


*	"Alexa ask National Federation to give me instructions."

Learn more about the Amazon
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11>  Alexa family of devices and enable the NFB-NEWSLINE Alexa skill
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8C9/ref=sr_1_1?s=digital-skills&ie=UTF8&qid=1545945092&sr=1-1&keywords=natio
nal+federation+of+the+blind>  today. For more assistance, please call
866-504-7300.