[Ohio-Talk] Commands to use Amazon's Alexa with NEWSLINE

[Jim Weiss]

All,
Many of you asked for the commands to use Alexa to read NEWSLINE.  I was having issues opening the actual document so they are pasted below.  You will also find the original document attached.

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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:
"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 go to next section."
"Alexa ask National Federation to go to previous section."
“Alexa ask National Federation to list publications from Texas.”
“Alexa ask National Federation what sections are available.”
“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.

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Jim Weiss
jimweiss72 at icloud.com



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