[NFBMI-Talk] Fw: NFB-NEWSLINE® Alexa Instructions

[Georgia Kitchen]

Hi all,


attached are the  instructions for nfb newsline for use with the amazon 
echo.   I will  work on  putting the instructions in the  nody of an 
email for the list.  I know many  people do not like to open attachments.

The number to call for help at the nfb in Baltimore is 866-504-7300.
Yes, the  echo can  read all 3 isues of  an paper and the 84 magazines 
that are on newsline.

Georgia
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From: "Jacobs, William O." <WOJacobs at nfb.org>
to: "gkitchen at sero.email" <gkitchen at sero.email>
Subject: NFB-NEWSLINE® Alexa Instructions
Date: Thu, 7 Nov 2019 14:07:20 +0000


Dear Georgia Kitchen:

Attached is a text file with the information about using NFB-NEWSLINE 
with Alexa. The file should open in Notepad. Thank you very much for 
all you do and if you have any further questions, call me at 
1-866-504-7300. Have a great weekend.

William O. Jacobs

Newsline Department

200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230

(410) 659-9314, extension 2411 | wojacobs at nfb.org <mailto:wojacobs at nfb.org>

Twitter: @wojacobsnfb

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Every day we work together to help blind people live the lives they want.
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Amazon Alexa Command Sheet
June 24, 2019

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.

Getting Started
* Say "Alexa open National Federation" then "Alexa ask National Federation to log in."
* Be sure to clearly state "log in" for best results.
* Next, you will be asked to provide your subscriber identification number and security code.

Selecting Content, Navigating 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:
o "Alexa ask National Federation to read The New York Times."
o "Alexa ask National Federation to read The Wall Street Journal."
o "Alexa ask National Federation to go to next section."
o "Alexa ask National Federation to go to previous section."
o “Alexa ask National Federation to list publications from Texas.”
o “Alexa ask National Federation what sections are available.”
o “Alexa ask National Federation to list issues.”
* Move through articles by simply saying “Alexa Next” or “Alexa Previous.” (Please note that all other commands need to begin with “Alexa ask National Federation.”)
Voice Selection
* "Alexa ask National Federation to change voice."
* "Alexa ask National Federation to use voice Paul."
* "Alexa ask National Federation to use voice Kate."
* "Alexa ask National Federation to use voice Eloquence."

Changing the Speed of the Reading 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."

Emailing an Article, Section or Publication
* "Alexa ask National Federation to email me this article."
* “Alexa ask National Federation to email me this section.”
* “Alexa ask National Federation to email me this publication.”

Adding Favorites
* “Alexa ask National Federation to add this to my favorites.”
* “Alexa ask National Federation to list my favorites.”
* “Alexa ask National Federation to delete this from my favorites.”

Getting Help
In order to listen to a recording of a training session on the use of the Amazon Echo with the NFB-NEWSLINE skill that was conducted earlier this year, please use the command “Alexa ask National Federation to give me instructions.”
For more assistance, please call 866-504-7300 or send an email to nfbnewsline at nfb.org.