http://bbc-sounds.local/ en http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sonos-tunein <span>Can I still access ±«Óătv Live Radio on my Sonos? </span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>Yes. We’ve made some changes to how you access ±«Óătv live radio.</p> <p>You can listen to live ±«Óătv radio by adding ±«Óătv Sounds in the Sonos Controller app.</p> <p>You can find instructions in our FAQ: <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sonos">Can I use ±«Óătv Sounds with my Sonos?</a> </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
</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 http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sonos <span>Can I use ±«Óătv Sounds with my Sonos device?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>We have released a version of ±«Óătv Sounds on the Sonos platform, meaning you’ll be able to listen on your Sonos device via the Sonos S2 controller app.</p> <p>This means that both iOS and Android<strong> </strong>users can now get a full, personalised ±«Óătv Sounds experience on their Sonos speakers.</p> <p>To enable ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv Sounds and tap 'Add'</li> <li>Connect your ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv account, have a look here: <strong><a href="/usingthebbc/account/">Creating & Using a ±«Óătv account</a></strong></p> <p>With the ±«Óătv Sounds experience on Sonos, you can:</p> <ul><li>Listen live to all our radio stations, including all local stations in high quality streaming audio</li> <li>Quickly access My Sounds, including the latest episodes from shows, podcasts and music mixes that you have subscribed to on Sounds</li> <li>Continue Listening 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 ±«Óătv content using Sonos search</li> <li>'Star' (favourite) certain elements so they appear on your My Sonos homescreen (for example, Listen Live, Continue Listening, Recommended For You)</li> </ul><p>You can also use Sonos on desktop by installing the Sonos desktop application. Choose 'Select a Music Source,' then 'Add Music Services' to find ±«Óătv Sounds. </p> <hr /><p>At the moment, ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv 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>. <br /><br /> We'd love to hear your views on ±«Óătv Sounds on Sonos. To share your feedback with us, please get in touch using the Contact us 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 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 ±«Óătv 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: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/alexa-multi-room-audio/b?ie=UTF8&node=21480962011">Amazon Multi-Room</a>.</p> <p>Please note, the ±«Óătv is not responsible for content on third-party websites. </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: <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 ±«Óătv Sounds content to be played on the group, rather than a single device, for example:</p> <ul><li>‘Alexa, Ask ±«Óătv Sounds to play Radio 4 on the Everywhere group’</li> <li>‘Alexa, Ask ±«Óătv Sounds to play Desert Island Discs in the Kitchen’</li> <li>‘Alexa, Ask ±«Óătv Sounds to play Focus Beats on the Study group’</li> </ul><h3>I'm having trouble using ±«Óătv Sounds Multi-Room, what can I do?</h3> <p>You can visit Amazon’s Multi-Room troubleshooting/help page here: <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 <a href="/sounds/help/known-issues">Known Issues</a> 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 <a href="/sounds/help/questions/need-more-help/webchat">Live Chat</a> when it’s 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 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 ±«Óătv local news from 39 stations across England, as well as the ±«Óătv’s national services for Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales on your Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant device.</p> <p>Just say ‘<strong>Alexa</strong>’ or ‘<strong>OK Google</strong>’ followed by the relevant phrase below. Or simply say, “<strong>Alexa, ask ±«Óătv Sounds for local news</strong>” to your Alexa-enabled device. You can also listen and subscribe via ±«Óătv Sounds by clicking the relevant link:<br />  </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>±«Óătv National News bulletins</th> <th>Phrase</th> <th>Listen in ±«Óătv Sounds</th> </tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>UK News Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News</td> <td><a href="/news/av/10318236">bbc.co.uk/news/av/10318236</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv News NI Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News NI</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08gmyz6">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08gmyz6</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Wales Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Wales</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08bd438">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08bd438</a></td> </tr><tr><td>Bulletin ±«Óătv Radio Cymru</td> <td>(Play) Bulletin ±«Óătv Radio Cymru</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08bcwwk">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08bcwwk</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Scotland News</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Scotland</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08zsyrw">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08zsyrw</a></td> </tr><tr><td>Bulletin Radio nan GĂ 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> </p> <table class="tableizer-table"><thead><tr class="tableizer-firstrow"><th>±«Óătv Local News Briefings</th> <th>Phrase</th> <th>Listen in ±«Óătv Sounds</th> </tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>±«Óătv CWR Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for CWR</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08dv11j">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08dv11j</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Berkshire Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Berkshire</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p090tqpp">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p090tqpp</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Bristol Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Bristol </td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08m00gv">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08m00gv</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Cambridgeshire Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Cambridgeshire</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914mwh">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914mwh</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Cornwall Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Cornwall</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914nwz">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914nwz</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Cumbria Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Cumbria</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914pk7">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914pk7</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Derby Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Derby</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914q3q">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914q3q</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Devon Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Devon</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08dy02f">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08dy02f</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Essex Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Essex</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914v6y">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914v6y</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Gloucestershire Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Gloucestershire</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914w0y">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914w0y</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Guernsey Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Guernsey</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914wp5">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914wp5</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Hereford & Worcester Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Hereford and Worcester</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914x4n">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914x4n</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Humberside Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Humberside</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0914xlv">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0914xlv</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Jersey Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Jersey</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915syp">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915syp</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Kent Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Kent</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915v2s">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915v2s</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Lancashire Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Lancashire</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915vtp">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915vtp</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Leeds Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Leeds</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08dv1l4">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08dv1l4</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Leicester Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Leicester</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08jfsvl">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08jfsvl</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Lincolnshire Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Lincolnshire</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915wvf">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915wvf</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio London Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for London</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p087fdwt">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p087fdwt</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Manchester Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Manchester</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08dtv1q">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08dtv1q</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Merseyside Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Merseyside</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915xkn">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915xkn</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Newcastle Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for the North East </td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08lzz6f">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08lzz6f</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Norfolk Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Norfolk</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915ydn">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915ydn</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Northampton Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Northamptonshire</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915z3m">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915z3m</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Nottingham Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Nottingham</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08dv29y">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08dv29y</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Oxford Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Oxford</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0915zvz">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0915zvz</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Sheffield Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Sheffield</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08dy5k6">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08dy5k6</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Shropshire Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Shropshire</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p091611g">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p091611g</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Solent Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for the South</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p09161d2">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09161d2</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Somerset Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Somerset</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08dy4zh">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08dy4zh</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Stoke Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Stoke</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p091628x">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p091628x</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Suffolk Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Suffolk</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p09163g3">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p09163g3</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Surrey Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Surrey</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08m4cjz">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08m4cjz</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Sussex</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Sussex</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0916cqm">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0916cqm</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Tees Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Radio Tees</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0916dhw">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0916dhw</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio Wiltshire Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Wiltshire </td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08lzt2d">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08lzt2d</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio WM Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for the West Midlands</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08lzsl4">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08lzsl4</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Radio York Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for York</td> <td><a href="/programmes/p0916fts">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0916fts</a></td> </tr><tr><td>±«Óătv Three Counties Radio Update</td> <td>(Play) ±«Óătv News for Three Counties Radio </td> <td><a href="/programmes/p08lztnw">bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08lztnw</a></td> </tr></tbody></table><p> </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 http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/apple-siri <span>Can I use ±«Óătv 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 ±«ÓătvPod by using AirPlay from the ±«Óătv 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>±«Óătv Sounds listeners on iOS mobile devices running iOS version 12.2 or higher can use Siri shortcuts to access ±«Óătv Sounds. You can create custom shortcuts to launch live radio via the Siri Shortcuts app.  </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 http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sign-in-alexa <span>How do I sign in on the ±«Óătv Sounds Alexa skill?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>It’s quick and easy to sign into your ±«Óătv Account on Alexa. Follow this handy step by step guide for tips. </p> <hr /><p>Before you start
</p> <ul><li>You’ll need to be in the UK and have a ±«Óătv account. If you don’t already have one you can register for one during the account linking journey described below.<br />  </li> <li>Ensure the ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv Sounds skill, check the following page: <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/alexa">Can I use ±«Óătv Sounds with my Alexa device?</a></strong><br />  </li> <li>Make sure you are currently using the correct Amazon profile. <ul><li>If 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 ±«Óătv account. You can check this by saying "Alexa, who am I?"<br />  </li> <li>If you're on the wrong account, just say "Alexa, switch account."<br />  </li> <li>If you are still being asked to sign in after linking and signing into your ±«Óătv account, make sure you are on the correct amazon household profile and that the profile is linked to your ±«Óătv account. (Make sure the device is setup with your Amazon household profile).</li> </ul></li> </ul><hr /><p><br /> There are four ways to sign in to your ±«Óătv account on Alexa:</p> <ul><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> <li>Sign in <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sign-in-alexa#no-prompt">without the notification or prompt</a></strong></li> </ul><p><a name="notification" id="notification"></a></p> <h2><br /> 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 ±«Óătv Sounds" and say 'Yes' to the message asking if you’d like a link sent to your phone to get you started. </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 ±«Óătv 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 ‘Link Account’ to get started connecting your ±«Óătv 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 ‘Continue’ to move onto the next step.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone displaying the ±«Óătv account 'Link account' page. The text reads 'Link Alexa to your ±«Óătv 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’re on an iOS device, or if you’ve never signed into a ±«Óătv service on your Android device.</p> <p>If you’re on an Android device and have previously signed into another ±«Óătv service on this device, your details will automatically appear. Tap ‘Sign in’ to connect your ±«Óătv account.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the ±«Óătv Sounds Skill. Just say “<strong>Open ±«Óătv Sounds</strong>” to get started.</p> <p>If you want to use a different ±«Óătv account, tap the ‘Use a different ±«Óătv account’ button and go to <strong>Step 6</strong>.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone displaying the ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv account has been successfully linked' underneath the ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv account, then tap ‘Sign in’. If you don’t have a ±«Óătv account, simply tap on the ‘Register now’ link and follow the steps to create one.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the ±«Óătv Sounds Skill. Say “<strong>Open ±«Óătv Sounds</strong>” to get started.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone showing the ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv account has been successfully linked' underneath the ±«Óătv 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> </p> <hr /><p><a name="qr-code" id="qr-code"></a></p> <h2><br /> To sign in from the via QR code on your Echo with screen device</h2> <p>You’ll need a smart phone, and an Echo device with a screen.</p> <p>Scanning the QR code below will get you started, or follow detailed steps below:</p> <p><img alt="The ±«Óătv 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 />  </p> <p><strong>Step 1</strong><br /> Open the ±«Óătv Sounds skill on your Echo by saying "Alexa, open ±«Óătv Sounds". A QR code will appear.<br />  </p> <p><img alt="Image showing an Alexa with a screen. A speech bubble shows someone saying "Alexa, open ±«Óătv Sounds" and on the screen, the ±«Óătv 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’s camera and point it at your Echo’s screen. Then tap on the notification that appears. This will open the ±«Óătv 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 />  </p> <p><strong>Step 3</strong><br /> Tap on ‘Link Account’ to get started connecting your ±«Óătv 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 ‘Continue’ to move onto the next step.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone displaying the ±«Óătv account 'Link account' page. The text reads 'Link Alexa to your ±«Óătv 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’re on an iOS device, or if you’ve never signed into a ±«Óătv service on your Android device.</p> <p>If you’re on an Android device and have previously signed into another ±«Óătv service on this device, your details will automatically appear. Tap ‘Sign in’ to connect your ±«Óătv account.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the ±«Óătv Sounds Skill. Just say “<strong>Open ±«Óătv Sounds</strong>” to get started.</p> <p>If you want to use a different ±«Óătv account, tap the ‘Use a different ±«Óătv account’ button and go to <strong>Step 6</strong>.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone displaying the ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv account has been successfully linked' underneath the ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv account, then tap ‘Sign in’. If you don’t have a ±«Óătv account, simply tap on the ‘Register now’ link and follow the steps to create one.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the ±«Óătv Sounds Skill. Say “<strong>Open ±«Óătv Sounds</strong>” to get started.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone showing the ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv account has been successfully linked' underneath the ±«Óătv 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> </p> <hr /><p> </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 ‘Link ±«Óătv Sounds account’. Tap that link. </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 ±«Óătv 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 ‘Continue’ to move onto the next step.</p> <p><img alt="Image of a phone showing the ±«Óătv account Link Account screen. The text says 'Connect Alexa to your ±«Óătv 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’re on an iOS device or if you’ve never signed into a ±«Óătv service on your Android device.</p> <p>If you’re on an Android device and have previously signed into another ±«Óătv service on this device, your details will automatically appear. Tap ‘Sign in’ to connect your ±«Óătv account.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the ±«Óătv Sounds Skill. Just say “Open ±«Óătv Sounds” to get started.</p> <p>If you want to use a different ±«Óătv account, tap the ‘Use a different ±«Óătv account’ button and go to <strong>Step 4</strong>.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone displaying the ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv account has been successfully linked' underneath the ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv account, then tap ‘Sign in’. If you don’t have a ±«Óătv account, simply tap on the ‘Register now’ link and follow the steps to create one.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the ±«Óătv Sounds Skill. Say “Open ±«Óătv Sounds” to get started.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone showing the ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv account has been successfully linked' underneath the ±«Óătv 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><a name="no-prompt" id="no-prompt"></a></p> <p> </p> <hr /><h2><br /> To sign in without the notification or prompt</h2> <p><strong>Step 1</strong><br /> Open your Alexa app. Tap on the ‘More’ 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 ‘Skills & Games’ 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 ‘Your Skills’ tab and tap on ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv 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 ‘Link Account’ to get started connecting your ±«Óătv account.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone screen with the Alexa app open on the ±«Óătv 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 ‘Continue’ to move onto the next step.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone screen with the ±«Óătv Sounds skill open on the Alexa app. The user has select to link their account. The text says 'Connect Alexa to your ±«Óătv 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’re on an iOS device or if you’ve never signed into a ±«Óătv service on your Android device.</p> <p>If you’re on an Android device and have previously signed into another ±«Óătv service on this device, your details will automatically appear. Tap ‘Sign in’ to connect your ±«Óătv account.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the ±«Óătv Sounds Skill. Just say “Open ±«Óătv Sounds” to get started.</p> <p>If you want to use a different ±«Óătv account, tap the ‘Use a different ±«Óătv account’ button and go to <strong>Step 8</strong>.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of a phone show displaying the ±«Óătv account sign in page, and displaying the message 'your ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv account, then tap ‘Sign in’. If you don’t have a ±«Óătv account, simply tap on the ‘Register now’ link and follow the steps to create one.</p> <p>Now you can get the most out of your experience with the ±«Óătv Sounds Skill. Say “Open ±«Óătv Sounds” to get started.</p> <p><img alt="Illustration of the sign in screen on a phone when linking a ±«Óătv 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> </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 http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/alexa-phrases <span>What can I say to Alexa in the ±«Óătv Sounds skill?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>To get started, say "Alexa, open ±«Óătv Sounds." 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" /> Live Radio</strong></h2> <hr /><p><strong>You can now restart, rewind and fast-forward radio shows on the ±«Óătv Sounds Alexa skill.</strong></p> <p>The ±«Óătv Sounds Alexa skill now gives you the ability to rewind and fast-forward radio, or restart the show you're listening to. ±«Óătv 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> </strong>say, "Alexa, play [live radio station]." For example, "Alexa, play 6 Music” or "Alexa, play Radio 2.”</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 ±«Óătv Sounds what's playing."</p> </li> <li> <p>If you're listening to a rewound stream, you can say "Alexa, ask ±«Óătv Sounds what's playing" to find out the station and show you're currently listening to. </p> </li> </ul><h3>How to restart live radio</h3> <ul><li>Love The Archers but missed the start on Radio 4? No problem, just say, “Alexa, ask ±«Óătv Sounds to restart,” and we’ll 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? “Alexa, ask ±«Óătv Sounds to rewind to 10.30am.”<br />  </li> <li>Asked for Radio 1 just as your favourite song is ending? “Alexa, ask ±«Óătv Sounds to rewind 3 minutes.”<br />  </li> <li>And if you’ve just missed a goal on 5 Live, “Alexa, ask ±«Óătv Sounds to rewind” 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 “Alexa, ask ±«Óătv Sounds to fast-forward to 9.30pm / 5 minutes.” <br />  </li> <li>And when you’re ready to listen live again, just say, “Alexa, ask ±«Óătv Sounds to return to live.”</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" /> 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 ±«Óătv Sounds to play [name of content]." For example, "Alexa, ask ±«Óătv Sounds to play That Peter Crouch Podcast,” or "Alexa, ask ±«Óătv Sounds to play Woman's Hour." </li> </ul><h3>How to play the first available episode of something</h3> <ul><li>To play the first available episode of something say “Alexa, ask ±«Óătv Sounds for the first episode of [name of content].”</li> </ul><h3>How to play the latest available episode of something </h3> <ul><li>To play the latest episode of something say “Alexa, ask ±«Óătv Sounds for the latest episode of [name of content].”</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." </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 ±«Óătv Sounds to rewind 30 seconds," or "Alexa, ask ±«Óătv 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 </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 ±«Óătv Sounds for The Infinite Monkey Cage." <br />  </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 ±«Óătv Sounds app or website, just scroll to the Continue Listening section and click on the programme title.<br />  </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" /> News</strong></h2> <hr /><h3>How do I access ±«Óătv news?</h3> <ul><li>To get our 24-hour interactive news service, say "Alexa, play ±«Óătv News."<br />  </li> <li>To get your local news bulletin personalised to the postcode in your ±«Óătv account, say “Alexa, ask ±«Óătv Sounds for my local news.”<br />  </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> 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" /> Multi-Room</strong></h2> <hr /><h3>How to use Multi-Room</h3> <p>'Multi-Room' playback using the ±«Óătv Sounds skill is now possible. Multi-Room allows you to play your favourite ±«Óătv 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> </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 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 ±«Óătv radio! Routines are a great way to fit ±«Óătv 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 </strong>in the bottom-right corner</li> <li>Tap <strong>Routines</strong></li> <li>Tap <strong>+</strong> 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, 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," "Play ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv content. Just select <strong>Schedule </strong>when adding the routine trigger.</p> <p>When you’ve set up your ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv routines for you to try:</h4> <ul><li>[<a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/routines/shared/i5VxCd7QQNquIK2w5REZ4Q">Direct link</a>] At 7am on weekdays, play Radio 2</li> <li>[<a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/routines/shared/P12O-QEfTXuVRDkdaZi4Xg">Direct link</a>] At sunrise on weekdays, play ±«Óătv News</li> <li>[<a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/routines/shared/NHYJ6MBKQsKHV-6IO_ECAQ">Direct link</a>] When I say, "I’m feeling festive," play some Christmas music</li> <li>[<a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/routines/shared/MjZydvHORpiSIwlOVAcm7w">Direct link</a>] At 8am at the weekend, play Radio 4</li> <li>[<a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/routines/shared/0wUeDoVzTNOCfGHVL2E5uw">Direct link</a>] At lunchtime, play my flash briefing, then some energising music</li> <li>[<a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/routines/shared/JiCjKWflR3KSDgiyndw6cg">Direct link</a>] Wake up at 7.30am to happy music</li> <li>[<a href="https://alexa.amazon.com/routines/shared/sOM0LBq9QriE48LetdqDCA">Direct link</a>] 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 <strong><a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=G2PYLKJN3XVZ55EQ">Amazon help 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 http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/alexa <span>Can I use ±«Óătv Sounds with my Amazon Alexa device?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>Yes, you can.</p> <p>With the ±«Óătv Sounds skill, available to UK listeners, you can listen live to all ±«Óătv 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 enable the ±«Óătv skill, as well as some handy tips for making the most out of ±«Óătv Sounds on Alexa.</p> <h3><strong>Getting the most out of the ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv Sounds skill on Alexa you need to connect your ±«Óătv account. It’s 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’ll be able to listen to something on one device and pick up left you left off on another. You’ll also be able to “Ask ±«Óătv Sounds for my local news” and get local news bulletins personalised to the postcode in your ±«Óătv account.</p> <p>If you need more information on how to sign in, please check out our step by step instructions: <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/sign-in-alexa">How do I sign in on the ±«Óătv Sounds Alexa skill?</a></strong></p> <h3><strong>To get started</strong></h3> <p>Say “Alexa, open ±«Óătv Sounds.” For examples of things to do please visit: <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/alexa-phrases">What can I say to Alexa in the ±«Óătv Sounds skill</a></strong></p> <h3><strong>Alexa Routines</strong></h3> <p>Wake up with ±«Óătv radio! Routines are a great way to fit ±«Óătv 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 ±«Óătv Sounds streams on Alexa? Check the following page for more info: <strong><a href="/sounds/help/issues/smart-speaker/alexa-cutting-out">Why do ±«Óătv Sounds streams stop or cut out when listening on my Alexa device?</a></strong><br /><br /> You can find troubleshooting suggestions here: <strong><a href="/sounds/help/questions/playback-issues/help-fixing-smart-speaker">Help fixing problems with ±«Óătv Sounds on your smart speaker</a></strong></p> <p>Or our <strong><a href="/sounds/help/known-issues">Known issues</a> </strong>page lists problems we're aware of and are working to resolve. </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 http://bbc-sounds.local/questions/listening-on-a-smart-speaker/google-device <span>Can I use ±«Óătv Sounds with my Google device?</span> <div class="field--name-body"><p>You can listen live to all of our ±«Óătv radio stations by saying, for example, "<strong>OK Google, play Radio One.</strong>" You can also listen to music mixes, on demand ±«Óătv programmes and podcasts by casting from the ±«Óătv 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> </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