Listening on a smart speaker http://bbc-sounds.local/ en Can I still access 大象传媒 Live Radio on my Sonos? http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sonos-tunein <span>Can I still access 大象传媒 Live Radio on my Sonos? </span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>Yes. We鈥檝e made some changes to how you access 大象传媒 live radio.</p> <p>You can listen to live 大象传媒 radio by adding 大象传媒 Sounds in the Sonos Controller app.</p> <p>You can find instructions in our FAQ:聽<strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sonos">Can I use 大象传媒 Sounds with my Sonos?</a>聽</strong></p> </div> <span><span lang="" about="http://bbc-sounds.local/user/281" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" content="Steven.Elliott@capita.co.uk" xml:lang="">Steven.Elliott鈥</span></span> <span>26 March 2022</span> Sat, 26 Mar 2022 13:45:22 +0000 Steven.Elliott@capita.co.uk 9492 at http://bbc-sounds.local Can I use 大象传媒 Sounds with my Sonos device? http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sonos <span>Can I use 大象传媒 Sounds with my Sonos device?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>We have released a version of 大象传媒 Sounds on the Sonos platform,聽meaning you鈥檒l be able to listen on your Sonos device via the Sonos S2 controller app.</p> <p>This means that聽both iOS and Android<strong>聽</strong>users can now get a full, personalised 大象传媒 Sounds experience on their Sonos speakers.</p> <p>To enable 大象传媒 Sounds on Sonos, open the Sonos app on your device, then:</p> <ul><li>Tap on 'Settings'</li> <li>Tap on 'Services and Voice'</li> <li>Scroll down to the bottom and tap on 'Add a service'</li> <li>Scroll until you find 大象传媒 Sounds and tap 'Add'</li> <li>Connect your 大象传媒 account with your Sonos account</li> <li>That's it!</li> </ul><p>If you need help or more information on registering and using a 大象传媒 account, have a look here: <strong><a href="/usingthebbc/account/">Creating & Using a 大象传媒 account</a></strong></p> <p>With the 大象传媒 Sounds experience on Sonos, you can:</p> <ul><li>Listen live聽to all our radio stations, including all local stations in high quality streaming聽audio</li> <li>Quickly access聽My Sounds, including the latest episodes from shows, podcasts and music mixes that you have subscribed to on Sounds</li> <li>Continue Listening聽to shows, podcasts and music mixes that you started listening to on any device</li> <li>Browse the latest music mixes and podcasts</li> <li>Enjoy personalised recommendations</li> <li>Browse categories</li> <li>Search for 大象传媒 content using聽Sonos search</li> <li>'Star' (favourite) certain elements so they appear on your聽My Sonos聽homescreen聽(for example,聽Listen Live, Continue Listening, Recommended For You)</li> </ul><p>You can also use Sonos on desktop by installing the聽Sonos desktop application. Choose 'Select a Music Source,' then 'Add聽Music Services' to find聽大象传媒 Sounds.聽</p> <hr /><p>At the moment, 大象传媒 Sounds is available on the Sonos controller app within the UK only.</p> <hr /><p>If you are in the UK and unable to find the 大象传媒 Sounds service on the Sonos app, your account may not be registered to the UK. You can find out how to check this on the <strong><a href="https://support.sonos.com/s/article/2396?language=en_US">Sonos Help Site</a></strong>.聽<br /><br /> We'd love to hear your views on 大象传媒 Sounds on Sonos. To share your feedback with us,聽please get in touch using the聽Contact us聽link below, selecting Comment > Smart speaker > Sonos. You can also tweet using the hashtag #bbcsoundssonos</p> </div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>03 October 2019</span> Thu, 03 Oct 2019 13:43:36 +0000 Anonymous 4725 at http://bbc-sounds.local How do I use Alexa Multi-Room? http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/alexa-multi-room <span>How do I use Alexa Multi-Room?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><h2>What is Multi-Room?</h2> <p>Multi-Room allows you to play your favourite 大象传媒 Sounds music, podcasts or radio stations on multiple Alexa-enabled devices at the same time with our Alexa skill. To find out more, have a look here:聽<a href="https://www.amazon.com/alexa-multi-room-audio/b?ie=UTF8&node=21480962011">Amazon Multi-Room</a>.</p> <p>Please note, the 大象传媒 is not responsible for content on third-party websites.聽</p> <h3>How do I set up and use Multi-Room?</h3> <p>You first need to set up speaker group/s in the Alexa app. For information and support on how to do this, have a look at the following page:聽<a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=GZ5U38E9GGBBWEM8">Play Music with Multiple Alexa Devices</a>.</p> <p>Please note, we recommend using the default group names provided when setting up device and speaker groups.</p> <p>Once you have set your speaker group/s up you can ask for any 大象传媒 Sounds content to be played on the group, rather than a single device, for example:</p> <ul><li>鈥楢lexa, Ask 大象传媒 Sounds to play Radio 4 on the Everywhere group鈥</li> <li>鈥楢lexa, Ask 大象传媒 Sounds to play Desert Island Discs in the Kitchen鈥</li> <li>鈥楢lexa, Ask 大象传媒 Sounds to play Focus Beats on the Study group鈥</li> </ul><h3>I'm having trouble using 大象传媒 Sounds Multi-Room, what can I do?</h3> <p>You can visit Amazon鈥檚 Multi-Room troubleshooting/help page here:聽<a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?help_keywords=Multi-Room&search=true&nodeId=GZ5U38E9GGBBWEM8&kwHidden=true&sprefix=&locale=en_US&ref_=hp_articles_search_rd">Multi-Room help</a>.</p> <p>You can also check our聽<a href="/sounds/help/known-issues">Known Issues</a>聽page, which lists problems we're aware of and are working to resolve.</p> <p>For anything else, tap or click the Contact Us button at the bottom of this page to tell us about your issue. Or talk to us through聽<a href="/sounds/help/questions/need-more-help/webchat">Live Chat</a>聽when it鈥檚 available.</p> </div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>09 November 2023</span> Thu, 09 Nov 2023 11:20:02 +0000 Anonymous 12309 at http://bbc-sounds.local How can I listen to national and local news bulletins on my smart speaker? http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/news-on-smart-speakers <span>How can I listen to national and local news bulletins on my smart speaker?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>You can now access 大象传媒 local news from 39 stations across England, as well as the 大象传媒鈥檚 national services for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales on your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device.</p> <p>Just say 鈥<strong>Alexa</strong>鈥 or 鈥<strong>OK Google</strong>鈥 followed by the relevant phrase below. Or simply say, 鈥<strong>Alexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds for local news</strong>鈥 to your Alexa-enabled device. You can also listen and subscribe via 大象传媒 Sounds by clicking the relevant link:<br /> 聽</p> <p> <style type="text/css"> <!--/*--><![CDATA[/* ><!--*/ <!--/*--><![CDATA[/* ><!--*/ table.tableizer-table { font-size: 14px; border: 1px solid #CCC; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .tableizer-table td { padding: 4px; margin: 3px; border: 1px solid #CCC; } .tableizer-table th { background-color: #104E8B; color: #FFF; font-weight: bold; } /*--><!]]]]><![CDATA[>*/ /*--><!]]>*/ </style></p> <table class="tableizer-table"><thead><tr class="tableizer-firstrow"><th>大象传媒 National News bulletins</th> <th>Phrase</th> <th>Listen in 大象传媒 Sounds</th> </tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>UK News Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News</td> <td><a href="/news/av/10318236">bbc.co.uk/news/av/10318236</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 News NI Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News NI</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08gmyz6">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08gmyz6</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Wales Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Wales</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08bd438">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08bd438</a></td> </tr><tr><td>Bulletin 大象传媒 Radio Cymru</td> <td>(Play) Bulletin 大象传媒 Radio Cymru</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08bcwwk">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08bcwwk</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Scotland News</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Scotland</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08zsyrw">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08zsyrw</a></td> </tr><tr><td>Bulletin Radio nan G脿idheal*</td> <td><em>Coming soon</em></td> <td><em>Coming soon</em></td> </tr></tbody></table><style type="text/css"> <!--/*--><![CDATA[/* ><!--*/ <!--/*--><![CDATA[/* ><!--*/ table.tableizer-table { font-size: 14px; border: 1px solid #CCC; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; } .tableizer-table td { padding: 4px; margin: 3px; border: 1px solid #CCC; } .tableizer-table th { background-color: #104E8B; color: #FFF; font-weight: bold; } /*--><!]]]]><![CDATA[>*/ /*--><!]]>*/ </style><p>聽</p> <table class="tableizer-table"><thead><tr class="tableizer-firstrow"><th>大象传媒 Local News Briefings</th> <th>Phrase</th> <th>Listen in 大象传媒 Sounds</th> </tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>大象传媒 CWR Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for CWR</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08dv11j">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08dv11j</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Berkshire Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Berkshire</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p090tqpp">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p090tqpp</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Bristol Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Bristol聽</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08m00gv">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08m00gv</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Cambridgeshire Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Cambridgeshire</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914mwh">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914mwh</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Cornwall Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Cornwall</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914nwz">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914nwz</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Cumbria Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Cumbria</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914pk7">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914pk7</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Derby Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Derby</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914q3q">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914q3q</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Devon Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Devon</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08dy02f">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08dy02f</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Essex Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Essex</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914v6y">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914v6y</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Gloucestershire Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Gloucestershire</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914w0y">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914w0y</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Guernsey Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Guernsey</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914wp5">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914wp5</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Hereford & Worcester Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Hereford and Worcester</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914x4n">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914x4n</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Humberside Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Humberside</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914xlv">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914xlv</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Jersey Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Jersey</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915syp">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915syp</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Kent Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Kent</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915v2s">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915v2s</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Lancashire Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Lancashire</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915vtp">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915vtp</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Leeds Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Leeds</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08dv1l4">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08dv1l4</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Leicester Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Leicester</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08jfsvl">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08jfsvl</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Lincolnshire Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Lincolnshire</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915wvf">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915wvf</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio London Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for London</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p087fdwt">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p087fdwt</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Manchester Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Manchester</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08dtv1q">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08dtv1q</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Merseyside Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Merseyside</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915xkn">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915xkn</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Newcastle Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for the North East聽</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08lzz6f">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08lzz6f</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Norfolk Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Norfolk</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915ydn">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915ydn</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Northampton Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Northamptonshire</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915z3m">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915z3m</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Nottingham Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Nottingham</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08dv29y">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08dv29y</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Oxford Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Oxford</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915zvz">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915zvz</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Sheffield Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Sheffield</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08dy5k6">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08dy5k6</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Shropshire Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Shropshire</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p091611g">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p091611g</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Solent Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for the South</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p09161d2">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09161d2</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Somerset Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Somerset</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08dy4zh">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08dy4zh</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Stoke Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Stoke</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p091628x">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p091628x</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Suffolk Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Suffolk</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p09163g3">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09163g3</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Surrey Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Surrey</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08m4cjz">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08m4cjz</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Sussex</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Sussex</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0916cqm">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0916cqm</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Tees Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Radio Tees</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0916dhw">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0916dhw</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio Wiltshire Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Wiltshire聽</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08lzt2d">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08lzt2d</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio WM Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for the West Midlands</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08lzsl4">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08lzsl4</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Radio York Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for York</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0916fts">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0916fts</a></td> </tr><tr><td>大象传媒 Three Counties Radio Update</td> <td>(Play) 大象传媒 News for Three Counties Radio聽</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08lztnw">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08lztnw</a></td> </tr></tbody></table><p>聽</p> </div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>20 March 2021</span> Sat, 20 Mar 2021 08:45:03 +0000 Anonymous 7887 at http://bbc-sounds.local Can I use 大象传媒 Sounds with my Apple Siri device? http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/apple-siri <span>Can I use 大象传媒 Sounds with my Apple Siri device?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>You can listen to all of our live and on-demand content on HomePod by using AirPlay from the 大象传媒 Sounds app on your iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch.</p> <p>Check the Apple Support website for advice on how to use AirPlay: <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT202809" title="Apple Support: How to AirPlay audio"><strong>How to AirPlay audio</strong></a></p> <p>大象传媒 Sounds listeners on iOS mobile devices running iOS version 12.2 or higher can use Siri shortcuts to access 大象传媒 Sounds. You can create custom shortcuts to launch live radio via the Siri Shortcuts app. 聽</p> <p>More information on Siri Shortcuts can be found on the Apple Support website: <a href="https://support.apple.com/en-gb/HT209055"><strong>Siri Shortcuts</strong></a></p> </div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>25 March 2021</span> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 11:25:03 +0000 Anonymous 7909 at http://bbc-sounds.local How do I sign in on the 大象传媒 Sounds Alexa skill? http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sign-in-alexa <span>How do I sign in on the 大象传媒 Sounds Alexa skill?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>It鈥檚 quick and easy to sign into your 大象传媒 Account on Alexa. Follow this handy step by step guide for tips.聽</p> <hr /><p>Before you start鈥</p> <ul><li>You鈥檒l need to be in the UK and have a 大象传媒 account. If you don鈥檛 already have one you can register for one during the account linking journey described below.<br /> 聽</li> <li>Ensure the 大象传媒 Sounds Skill is enabled in your Alexa app. You can find the Alexa app in the Apple app store or Google play store. For help with enabling the 大象传媒 Sounds skill, check the following page:聽<strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/alexa">Can I use 大象传媒 Sounds with my Alexa device?</a></strong><br /> 聽</li> <li>Make sure you are currently using the correct Amazon profile. <ul><li>If聽you have more than one adult profile within your Amazon household, make sure you are on the profile to which you want to connect your 大象传媒 account. You can check this by saying "Alexa, who am I?"<br /> 聽</li> <li>If you're on the wrong account, just say "Alexa, switch account."<br /> 聽</li> <li>If you are still being asked to sign in after linking and signing into your 大象传媒 account, make sure you are on the correct amazon household profile and that the profile is linked to your 大象传媒 account. (Make sure the device is setup with your Amazon household profile).</li> </ul></li> </ul><hr /><p><br /> There are four聽ways to sign in to your 大象传媒 account on Alexa:</p> <ul><li>Sign in <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sign-in-alexa#alexa-app">on the Alexa app skill page</a></strong></li> <li>Sign in via the <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sign-in-alexa#notification">notification on your phone</a></strong></li> <li>Sign in via the <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sign-in-alexa#qr-code">QR code on your Echo with screen device</a></strong></li> <li>Sign in via the <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sign-in-alexa#home-screen">prompt on your Alexa homescreen</a></strong></li> </ul><p><a name="alexa-app" id="alexa-app"></a></p> <h3>To sign in on the Alexa app skill page</h3> <p><strong>Step 1</strong><br /> Open your Alexa app. Tap on the 鈥楳ore鈥 button in the bottom navigation bar.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone screen with the Alexa logo saying 'Tap to talk to Alexa' at the top of the screen" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="83dd3870-f1a1-40f1-8c78-b995be125e00" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/AlexaSignInNoPrompt1.png" width="1660" height="1000" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><strong>Step 2</strong><br /> Tap on 鈥楽kills & Games鈥 in the Menu.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a person holding a phone. The phone is on the Alexa app and the 'Skills & Games' button is highlighted" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ab45a8b7-f55f-419d-bcfd-0b13d0cc8d32" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/AlexaSignInNoPrompt2.png" width="1660" height="1000" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><strong>Step 3</strong><br /> Tap on the 鈥榊our Skills鈥 tab and tap on 大象传媒 Sounds.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone with the Alexa app opened on the Skills & Games menu. The user is about to tap on the 大象传媒 Sounds skill icon" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="61cc8b2c-32c6-4e1d-987c-6ab44afaa652" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/AlexaSignInNoPrompt3.png" width="1660" height="1000" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><strong>Step 4</strong><br /> Tap 'Settings'</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of the Alexa app on a phone, opened in the 大象传媒 Sounds skill. The user is about to tap the Settings button on the left hand side." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9530b2cc-5083-46e0-9c38-b9393c3d0815" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/AlexaSignInNoPrompt4.png" width="1660" height="1000" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><strong>Step 5</strong><br /> Tap on 鈥楲ink Account鈥 to get started connecting your 大象传媒 account.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone screen with the Alexa app open on the 大象传媒 Sounds skill. The user is about to tap the 'Link account' link just underneath the Sounds logo on the right of the screen" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="52368d4a-c6d7-4072-9d6b-88ec668d457f" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/AlexaSignInNoPrompt5.png" width="1660" height="1000" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><strong>Step 6</strong><br /> Tap 鈥楥ontinue鈥 to move onto the next step.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone screen with the 大象传媒 Sounds skill open on the Alexa app. The user has select to link their account. The text says 'Connect Alexa to your 大象传媒 account' and the user is about to tap on Continue which appears underneath in a blue bar" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="a2538fce-87aa-434d-80f3-b85759bc40d8" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/AlexaSignInNoPrompt6.png" width="1330" height="800" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><strong>Step 7</strong><br /> Note: Jump straight to <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sign-in-alexa#step-8-no-prompt">Step 8</a></strong> if you鈥檙e on an iOS device or if you鈥檝e never signed into a 大象传媒 service on your Android device.</p> <p>If you鈥檙e on an Android device and have previously signed into another 大象传媒 service on this device, your details will automatically appear. Tap 鈥楽ign in鈥 to connect your 大象传媒 account.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the 大象传媒 Sounds Skill. Just say 鈥淥pen 大象传媒 Sounds鈥 to get started.</p> <p>If you want to use a different 大象传媒 account, tap the 鈥楿se a different 大象传媒 account鈥 button and go to <strong>Step 8</strong>.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone show displaying the 大象传媒 account sign in page, and displaying the message 'your 大象传媒 account has been linked successfully'" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="69b2d541-ec76-4b0c-a125-31f474d227fb" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/AlexaSignInNoPrompt7.png" width="1328" height="802" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><a name="step-8-no-prompt" id="step-8-no-prompt"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 8</strong><br /> Enter your email address and password for your 大象传媒 account, then tap 鈥楽ign in鈥. If you don鈥檛 have a 大象传媒 account, simply tap on the 鈥楻egister now鈥 link and follow the steps to create one.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the 大象传媒 Sounds Skill. Say 鈥淥pen 大象传媒 Sounds鈥 to get started.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of the sign in screen on a phone when linking a 大象传媒 account to Alexa via the Alexa app. There is a confirmation message stating that the account is now linked" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="424413db-c8a8-41de-b864-b6a82866b5a7" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/AlexaSignInNoPrompt8.png" width="1386" height="834" loading="lazy" /></p> <p>聽</p> <p><a name="notification" id="notification"></a></p> <h2>To sign in via the notification on your phone</h2> <p><strong>Step 1</strong><br /> Open the skill on your Echo device by saying "Alexa, open 大象传媒 Sounds"聽and say 'Yes'聽to the message asking if you鈥檇 like a link sent to your phone to get you started.聽</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of an Alexa speaker asking '...would you like me to send a link to your phone to get started?' and a speech bubble confirming by saying 'Yes.'" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e1da0f61-f50c-40ea-91ec-580514aef219" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/NewAlexaSI1.png" width="1660" height="1000" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><strong>Step 2</strong><br /> Check your phone for a notification sent from Amazon Alexa. Tap this notification to be taken to the Alexa app.</p> <p><img alt="Image of a phone displaying the Alexa sign in notification. The text reads 'Link from 大象传媒 Sounds skill. Tap to open Alexa app...' There is a finger tapping on the prompt." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="98a7f20b-45ac-4d21-ba58-71fd3c05c992" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/NewAlexaSI2.png" width="1660" height="1000" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><strong>Step 3</strong><br /> Tap on 鈥楲ink Account鈥 to get started connecting your 大象传媒 account.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone displaying the Skill Settings page of the app. There is a link to the right saying 'Link account' and a finger poised to tap it" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f7143e79-d074-4feb-90c1-3df4effa2050" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/NewAlexaSI3.png" width="1660" height="1000" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><strong>Step 4</strong><br /> Tap 鈥楥ontinue鈥 to move onto the next step.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone displaying the 大象传媒 account 'Link account' page. The text reads 'Link Alexa to your 大象传媒 account' and there is a finger ready to select a blue 'continue' button underneath." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="21969236-13d0-48de-b21f-dc9ba635a88d" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/NewAlexaSI4.png" width="1330" height="800" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><strong>Step 5</strong><br /> Note: Jump straight to <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sign-in-alexa#step-6">Step 6</a></strong> if you鈥檙e on an iOS device, or if you鈥檝e never signed into a 大象传媒 service on your Android device.</p> <p>If you鈥檙e on an Android device and have previously signed into another 大象传媒 service on this device, your details will automatically appear. Tap 鈥楽ign in鈥 to connect your 大象传媒 account.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the 大象传媒 Sounds Skill. Just say 鈥<strong>Open 大象传媒 Sounds</strong>鈥 to get started.</p> <p>If you want to use a different 大象传媒 account, tap the 鈥楿se a different 大象传媒 account鈥 button and go to <strong>Step 6</strong>.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone displaying the 大象传媒 account linking screen. Text underneath gives the user the option to sign in as themselves or sign into another account. To the right of the illustration is a the message that 'Your 大象传媒 account has been successfully linked' underneath the 大象传媒 Sound and Alexa logos with a link icon between." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="cddcd9bc-067f-45b9-b25e-e8c09161515a" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/NewAlexaSI5.png" width="1328" height="802" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><a name="step-6" id="step-6"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 6</strong><br /> Enter your email address and password for your 大象传媒 account, then tap 鈥楽ign in鈥. If you don鈥檛 have a 大象传媒 account, simply tap on the 鈥楻egister now鈥 link and follow the steps to create one.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the 大象传媒 Sounds Skill. Say 鈥<strong>Open 大象传媒 Sounds</strong>鈥 to get started.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone showing the 大象传媒 account sign in screen where the user has entered their email address and password and tapped 'Sign in' underneath. To the right of the illustration is a the message that 'Your 大象传媒 account has been successfully linked' underneath the 大象传媒 Sound and Alexa logos with a link icon between." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0fdb90ce-a0bc-4399-9d71-aa40a71b282a" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/NewALexaSI6.png" width="1386" height="834" loading="lazy" /></p> <p>聽</p> <hr /><p><a name="qr-code" id="qr-code"></a></p> <h2><br /> To sign in from the聽via QR code on your Echo with screen device</h2> <p>You鈥檒l need a smart phone, and an Echo device with a screen.</p> <p>Scanning the聽QR code below will get you started, or follow detailed steps below:</p> <p><img alt="The 大象传媒 Sounds Alexa sign in QR code" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1de5b11f-bd4e-457d-8cf2-aa9366c935b7" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/AlexaSignInQR_0.png" width="2363" height="1000" loading="lazy" /><br /> 聽</p> <p><strong>Step 1</strong><br /> Open the 大象传媒 Sounds skill on your Echo by saying "Alexa, open 大象传媒 Sounds". A QR code will appear.<br /> 聽</p> <p><img alt="Image showing an Alexa with a screen. A speech bubble shows someone saying "Alexa, open 大象传媒 Sounds" and on the screen, the 大象传媒 Sounds QR code is displayed" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="1b637554-692f-433d-90c1-b149d6fd5f23" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/AlexaSignInQR1.png" width="1660" height="1000" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><br /><strong>Step 2</strong><br /> Open your phone鈥檚 camera and point it at your Echo鈥檚 screen. Then tap on the notification that appears. This will open the 大象传媒 Sounds skill within the Alexa app.</p> <p><img alt="Image of someone scanning the QA code on the Alexa screen using their phone" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="cfb2b466-0e3e-4770-a600-0697694535b5" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/AlexaSignInQR2.png" width="1660" height="1000" loading="lazy" /><br /> 聽</p> <p><strong>Step 3</strong><br /> Tap on 鈥楲ink Account鈥 to get started connecting your 大象传媒 account.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone displaying the Skill Settings page of the app. There is a link to the right saying 'Link account' and a finger poised to tap it" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f7143e79-d074-4feb-90c1-3df4effa2050" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/NewAlexaSI3.png" width="1660" height="1000" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><strong>Step 4</strong><br /> Tap 鈥楥ontinue鈥 to move onto the next step.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone displaying the 大象传媒 account 'Link account' page. The text reads 'Link Alexa to your 大象传媒 account' and there is a finger ready to select a blue 'continue' button underneath." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="21969236-13d0-48de-b21f-dc9ba635a88d" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/NewAlexaSI4.png" width="1330" height="800" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><strong>Step 5</strong><br /> Note: Jump straight to <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sign-in-alexa#step-6">Step 6</a></strong> if you鈥檙e on an iOS device, or if you鈥檝e never signed into a 大象传媒 service on your Android device.</p> <p>If you鈥檙e on an Android device and have previously signed into another 大象传媒 service on this device, your details will automatically appear. Tap 鈥楽ign in鈥 to connect your 大象传媒 account.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the 大象传媒 Sounds Skill. Just say 鈥<strong>Open 大象传媒 Sounds</strong>鈥 to get started.</p> <p>If you want to use a different 大象传媒 account, tap the 鈥楿se a different 大象传媒 account鈥 button and go to <strong>Step 6</strong>.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone displaying the 大象传媒 account linking screen. Text underneath gives the user the option to sign in as themselves or sign into another account. To the right of the illustration is a the message that 'Your 大象传媒 account has been successfully linked' underneath the 大象传媒 Sound and Alexa logos with a link icon between." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="cddcd9bc-067f-45b9-b25e-e8c09161515a" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/NewAlexaSI5.png" width="1328" height="802" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><a name="step-6" id="step-6"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 6</strong><br /> Enter your email address and password for your 大象传媒 account, then tap 鈥楽ign in鈥. If you don鈥檛 have a 大象传媒 account, simply tap on the 鈥楻egister now鈥 link and follow the steps to create one.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the 大象传媒 Sounds Skill. Say 鈥<strong>Open 大象传媒 Sounds</strong>鈥 to get started.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone showing the 大象传媒 account sign in screen where the user has entered their email address and password and tapped 'Sign in' underneath. To the right of the illustration is a the message that 'Your 大象传媒 account has been successfully linked' underneath the 大象传媒 Sound and Alexa logos with a link icon between." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0fdb90ce-a0bc-4399-9d71-aa40a71b282a" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/NewALexaSI6.png" width="1386" height="834" loading="lazy" /></p> <p>聽</p> <hr /><p>聽</p> <p><a name="home-screen" id="home-screen"></a></p> <h2><strong>To sign in from the prompt on your Alexa app home screen</strong></h2> <p><strong>Step 1</strong><br /> Open your Alexa app. As you've previously opened the skill on your Alexa device you should have a prompt on the home screen to 鈥楲ink 大象传媒 Sounds account鈥. Tap that link.聽</p> <p><img alt="Illustration showing a phone with the Alexa app opened. Because the user has enabled the Alexa skill, the message on screen says 'Link 大象传媒 Sounds account'" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="f89c9941-85fd-4e8e-b20a-ccd81879a32a" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/NewAlexaSI7.png" width="1660" height="1000" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><strong>Step 2</strong><br /> Tap 鈥楥ontinue鈥 to move onto the next step.</p> <p><img alt="Image of a phone showing the 大象传媒 account Link Account screen. The text says 'Connect Alexa to your 大象传媒 account' and there is a 'continue' button underneath" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="36e95e7b-efb9-4572-8522-e08cc214a06e" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/NewAlexaSI8.png" width="1330" height="800" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><strong>Step 3</strong><br /> Note: Jump straight to <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sign-in-alexa#step-4">Step 4</a></strong> if you鈥檙e on an iOS device or if you鈥檝e never signed into a 大象传媒 service on your Android device.</p> <p>If you鈥檙e on an Android device and have previously signed into another 大象传媒 service on this device, your details will automatically appear. Tap 鈥楽ign in鈥 to connect your 大象传媒 account.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the 大象传媒 Sounds Skill. Just say 鈥淥pen 大象传媒 Sounds鈥 to get started.</p> <p>If you want to use a different 大象传媒 account, tap the 鈥楿se a different 大象传媒 account鈥 button and go to <strong>Step 4</strong>.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone displaying the 大象传媒 account linking screen. Text underneath gives the user the option to sign in as themselves or sign into another account. To the right of the illustration is a the message that 'Your 大象传媒 account has been successfully linked' underneath the 大象传媒 Sound and Alexa logos with a link icon between." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="7913a714-5cb9-4af7-b3e0-330491ffc633" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/NewAlexaSI9.png" width="1328" height="802" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><a name="step-4" id="step-4"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 4</strong><br /> Enter your email address and password for your 大象传媒 account, then tap 鈥楽ign in鈥. If you don鈥檛 have a 大象传媒 account, simply tap on the 鈥楻egister now鈥 link and follow the steps to create one.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the 大象传媒 Sounds Skill. Say 鈥淥pen 大象传媒 Sounds鈥 to get started.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone showing the 大象传媒 account sign in screen where the user has entered their email address and password and tapped 'Sign in' underneath. To the right of the illustration is a the message that 'Your 大象传媒 account has been successfully linked' underneath the 大象传媒 Sound and Alexa logos with a link icon between." data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="ac734ae0-a2aa-49d3-a9cd-ce47c47935e7" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/NewAlexaSI10.png" width="1386" height="834" loading="lazy" /></p> <p><</p> </div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>25 March 2021</span> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:05:02 +0000 Anonymous 7911 at http://bbc-sounds.local What can I say to Alexa in the 大象传媒 Sounds skill? http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/alexa-phrases <span>What can I say to Alexa in the 大象传媒 Sounds skill?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>To get started, say "Alexa, open 大象传媒 Sounds."聽When prompted, ask for the name of the live radio station, programme, podcast or music mix that you want to listen to.</p> <hr /><h2><strong><img alt="Small live radio icon" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="934ffd8d-3cc8-4da8-b5cd-11fa5c784b54" height="25" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/CanISay1.png" width="25" loading="lazy" />聽Live Radio</strong></h2> <hr /><p><strong>You can now restart, rewind and fast-forward radio shows on the 大象传媒 Sounds Alexa skill.</strong></p> <p>The 大象传媒 Sounds Alexa skill now gives you the ability to rewind and fast-forward radio, or restart the show you're listening to. 大象传媒 Sounds is the only radio provider in the UK to offer this functionality.</p> <h3>How to play live radio</h3> <ul><li>To start playing live radio<strong>聽</strong>say, "Alexa, play [live radio station]." For example, "Alexa, play 6 Music鈥 or "Alexa, play Radio 2.鈥</li> </ul><h3>How to find out what's playing on live radio</h3> <ul><li> <p>To find out what song or programme is currently playing on a live station say, "Alexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds what's playing."</p> </li> <li> <p>If you're listening to a rewound stream, you can say "Alexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds what's playing" to find out the station and show you're currently listening to.聽</p> </li> </ul><h3>How to restart聽live radio</h3> <ul><li>Love The Archers but missed the start on Radio 4? No problem, just say, 鈥淎lexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds to restart,鈥 and we鈥檒l take you to the start of the show.</li> </ul><h3>How to rewind live radio</h3> <ul><li>Listening to Radio 2 and missed Ten To The Top? 鈥淎lexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds to rewind to 10.30am.鈥<br /> 聽</li> <li>Asked for Radio 1 just as your favourite song is ending? 鈥淎lexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds to rewind 3 minutes.鈥<br /> 聽</li> <li>And if you鈥檝e just missed a goal on 5 Live, 鈥淎lexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds to rewind鈥 will rewind one minute.</li> </ul><h3>How to fast-forward or return to live radio</h3> <ul><li>You can fast-forward by using the corresponding requests, for example聽鈥淎lexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds to fast-forward to 9.30pm / 5 minutes.鈥澛<br /> 聽</li> <li>And when you鈥檙e ready to listen live again, just say, 鈥淎lexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds to return to live.鈥</li> </ul><h3>How to pause and resume live radio</h3> <ul><li>You can also pause and resume live streams by saying "Alexa, pause" and "Alexa, resume."</li> </ul><hr /><h2><strong><img alt="Podcast and mixes icon" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="00c0e76a-e4e2-40ec-902b-8c548711d561" height="25" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/CanISay2.png" width="25" loading="lazy" />聽Podcasts and music mixes</strong></h2> <hr /><h3>How to play a podcast</h3> <ul><li>To start playing podcasts and music mixes say, "Alexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds to play [name of content]." For example, "Alexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds to play That Peter Crouch Podcast,鈥 or "Alexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds to play Woman's Hour."聽</li> </ul><h3>How to play the first available episode of something</h3> <ul><li>To play the first available episode of something say 鈥淎lexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds for聽the first episode of [name of content].鈥</li> </ul><h3>How to play the latest available episode of something聽</h3> <ul><li>To play the latest episode of something say 鈥淎lexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds for聽the latest episode of [name of content].鈥</li> </ul><h3>How to pause or resume a podcast or music mix</h3> <ul><li>To pause or resume say, "Alexa, pause" or, "Alexa, resume."聽</li> </ul><h3>How to fast-forward or rewind a podcast or music mix</h3> <ul><li>To rewind or fast forward say, "Alexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds to rewind 30 seconds," or "Alexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds to fast forward 5 minutes."</li> </ul><h3>How to navigate between episodes</h3> <ul><li>To navigate between episodes, just say "Alexa, next" or "Alexa, previous."</li> </ul><h3>How to continue listening from where you left off聽</h3> <ul><li>To continue listening from where you left off, just ask Alexa for the podcast or on-demand programme you were listening to previously, for example, "Alexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds for The Infinite Monkey Cage."聽<br /> 聽</li> <li>Likewise, if you've been listening to something on your Alexa device and want to pick up from where you left off on the 大象传媒 Sounds app or website, just scroll to the Continue Listening section and click on the programme title.<br /> 聽</li> <li>If you're not listening to the last episode in a series, we'll play the next episode automatically when your episode ends.</li> </ul><h3>How to stop what you're listening to</h3> <ul><li>To stop playback, simply say "Alexa, stop."</li> </ul><hr /><h2><strong><img alt="News headlines icon" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="578e4e43-bb38-49ac-bf86-59960040c911" height="28" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/CanISay3.png" width="28" loading="lazy" />聽News</strong></h2> <hr /><h3>How do I access 大象传媒 news?</h3> <ul><li>To get our 24-hour interactive news service, say "Alexa, play 大象传媒 News."<br /> 聽</li> <li>To get your local news bulletin personalised to the postcode in your 大象传媒 account, say 鈥淎lexa, ask 大象传媒 Sounds for my local news.鈥<br /> 聽</li> <li>To choose another local news bulletin, check our <a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/news-on-smart-speakers">How can I listen to national and local news bulletins on my smart speaker?</a>聽page to find the phrase you need.</li> </ul><hr /><h2><strong><img alt="Smart speaker icon" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="0df23fb3-c0a6-4c55-b7d9-02203451a727" height="25" src="http://bbc-sounds.local/sites/default/files/inline-images/CanISay4.png" width="25" loading="lazy" />聽Multi-Room</strong></h2> <hr /><h3>How to use Multi-Room</h3> <p>'Multi-Room' playback using the 大象传媒 Sounds skill is now possible. Multi-Room allows you to play your favourite 大象传媒 Sounds music, podcasts or radio stations on multiple Alexa-enabled devices at the same time with our Alexa skill.</p> <p>You can find out more information here: <a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/alexa-multi-room">How do I use Alexa Multi-Room?</a></p> <p>聽</p> </div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>25 March 2021</span> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:05:02 +0000 Anonymous 7913 at http://bbc-sounds.local How do I set up an Alexa Routine? http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/alexa-routines <span>How do I set up an Alexa Routine?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>Wake up with 大象传媒 radio! Routines are a great way to fit 大象传媒 content in with your daily activities. Wake up at the same time each day to your favourite radio station, catch up with the news at lunchtime, or hear the latest episode of your favourite podcast when you say a specific phrase.</p> <h3>How do I set up a routine?</h3> <ol><li>Open the Amazon Alexa app</li> <li>Tap <strong>More聽</strong>in the bottom-right corner</li> <li>Tap <strong>Routines</strong></li> <li>Tap <strong>+</strong>聽in the top-right corner</li> <li>Create a routine name</li> <li>Add a routine trigger (the trigger can be a time, or something you say,聽etc.)</li> <li>Tap <strong>Add action</strong></li> <li>Tap <strong>Customised</strong></li> <li>Enter what you would ask Alexa (e.g. "Play Radio 4,"聽"Play 大象传媒 News," "Play All Day Chill Mix")</li> <li>Tap <strong>Next</strong>, then <strong>Save</strong></li> </ol><p>You can use this method to set an alarm using 大象传媒 content. Just聽select <strong>Schedule聽</strong>when adding the routine trigger.</p> <p>When you鈥檝e set up your 大象传媒 routine, why not share it with someone? Open the routine, tap the three dots in the top-right corner and follow the steps to share.</p> <h4>Here are some pre-made 大象传媒 routines for you to try:</h4> <ul><li>[<a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/routines/shared/i5VxCd7QQNquIK2w5REZ4Q">Direct link</a>]聽At 7am on weekdays, play Radio 2</li> <li>[<a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/routines/shared/P12O-QEfTXuVRDkdaZi4Xg">Direct link</a>]聽At sunrise on weekdays, play 大象传媒 News</li> <li>[<a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/routines/shared/NHYJ6MBKQsKHV-6IO_ECAQ">Direct link</a>]聽When I say, "I鈥檓 feeling festive," play some Christmas music</li> <li>[<a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/routines/shared/MjZydvHORpiSIwlOVAcm7w">Direct link</a>]聽At 8am at the weekend, play Radio 4</li> <li>[<a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/routines/shared/0wUeDoVzTNOCfGHVL2E5uw">Direct link</a>]聽At lunchtime, play my flash briefing, then some energising music</li> <li>[<a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/routines/shared/JiCjKWflR3KSDgiyndw6cg">Direct link</a>]聽Wake up at 7.30am to happy music</li> <li>[<a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/routines/shared/sOM0LBq9QriE48LetdqDCA">Direct link</a>]聽When I ask Alexa to give me a laugh, play something funny</li> <li>[<a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/routines/shared/y0_W8TzqSWms-yaZrBjrLw">Direct link</a>] When I say "News and Tunes," play my flash briefing, then 6 Music</li> </ul><p>To use them:</p> <ol><li>Tap on the link from your mobile phone</li> <li>When the Alexa app opens, tap <strong>View Routine</strong></li> <li>Confirm the actions when prompted</li> <li>Customise it, if you want to</li> <li>Select the device from which you want Alexa to respond, then tap <strong>Save</strong></li> </ol><p>More information on Alexa routines can be found on the聽<strong><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G2PYLKJN3XVZ55EQ">Amazon help聽site</a></strong>.</p> </div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>25 March 2021</span> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:05:02 +0000 Anonymous 7914 at http://bbc-sounds.local Can I use 大象传媒 Sounds with my Amazon Alexa device? http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/alexa <span>Can I use 大象传媒 Sounds with my Amazon Alexa device?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>Yes, you can.</p> <p>With the 大象传媒 Sounds skill, available to UK listeners, you can listen live to all 大象传媒 radio stations and play all of our on-demand content, including programmes, podcasts and music mixes.</p> <p>The following video has some information on how to sign in and聽enable聽the 大象传媒 skill, as well as some handy tips for making the most out of 大象传媒 Sounds on Alexa.</p> <h3><strong>Getting the most out of the 大象传媒 Sounds Alexa skill</strong></h3> <div class="iframe-container"><iframe border="0" loading="lazy" src="/programmes/p0bqk4n9/player"></iframe></div> <style type="text/css"> <!--/*--><![CDATA[/* ><!--*/ <!--/*--><![CDATA[/* ><!--*/ .iframe-container { position: relative; overflow: hidden; padding-top: 56.25%; } .iframe-container iframe { position: absolute; top: 0; border: 0; height: 100%; width: 100%; } /*--><!]]]]><![CDATA[>*/ /*--><!]]>*/ </style><h3><br /><strong>Sign in for the best experience</strong></h3> <p>To use the 大象传媒 Sounds skill on Alexa you need to connect your 大象传媒 account. It鈥檚 quick and easy to sign in and you only need to do it once. This simple step will give you a more personalised experience on Alexa. You鈥檒l be able to listen to something on one device and pick up left you left off on another.聽You鈥檒l also be able to 鈥淎sk 大象传媒 Sounds for my local news鈥 and get local news bulletins personalised to the postcode in your 大象传媒 account.</p> <p>If you need more information on how to sign in, please check out our step by step instructions:聽<strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sign-in-alexa">How do I sign in on the 大象传媒 Sounds Alexa skill?</a></strong></p> <h3><strong>To get started</strong></h3> <p>Say 鈥淎lexa, open 大象传媒 Sounds.鈥澛燜or examples of things to do please visit:聽<strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/alexa-phrases">What can I say to Alexa in the 大象传媒 Sounds skill</a></strong></p> <h3><strong>Alexa Routines</strong></h3> <p>Wake up with 大象传媒 radio! Routines are a great way to fit 大象传媒 content in with your daily activities. Wake up at the same time each day to your favourite radio station, catch up with the news at lunchtime, or hear the latest episode of your favourite podcast when you say a specific phrase.</p> <p>Please visit the following page for more information: <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/alexa-routines">How do I set up Alexa routines?</a></strong></p> <h3><strong>Got a problem?</strong></h3> <p>Having problems with 大象传媒 Sounds streams on Alexa? Check the following page for more info: <strong><a href="/sounds/help/issues/smart-speaker/alexa-cutting-out">Why do 大象传媒 Sounds streams stop or cut out when listening on my Alexa device?</a></strong><br /><br /> You can find troubleshooting suggestions here:聽<strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/playback-issues/help-fixing-smart-speaker">Help fixing problems with 大象传媒 Sounds on your smart speaker</a></strong></p> <p>Or our聽<strong><a href="/sounds/help/known-issues">Known issues</a>聽</strong>page lists problems we're aware of and are working to resolve.聽</p> </div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>25 March 2021</span> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:05:02 +0000 Anonymous 7915 at http://bbc-sounds.local Can I use 大象传媒 Sounds with my Google device? http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/google-device <span>Can I use 大象传媒 Sounds with my Google device?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>You can listen live to all of our 大象传媒 radio stations by saying, for example, "<strong>OK Google, play Radio One.</strong>" You can also listen to music mixes, on demand 大象传媒 programmes and podcasts by casting from the 大象传媒 Sounds app.</p> <p>Check the following page for advice on casting: <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/features/use-chromecast">How do I use Chromecast with the app?</a></strong>聽</p> </div> <span><span lang="" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="" xml:lang="">Anonymous (not verified)</span></span> <span>25 March 2021</span> Thu, 25 Mar 2021 12:20:03 +0000 Anonymous 7916 at http://bbc-sounds.local