There's a new way to get the latest local news from 23ABC NEWS: Ask Alexa.
Alexa, the new intelligent-assistant platform on Amazon's Echo device will now allow listeners to listen to the latest local headlines from our newsroom delivered in Alexa’s very own custom voice.
If you are an Amazon Echo owner, just opt in to 23ABC NEWS KERO-TV in your Alexa app on your phone or tablet and ask Alexa to tell you the news.
Alexa, the Echo's personal assistant, will read five top local stories from 23ABC NEWS KERO-TV. The briefing lasts around 90 seconds, and covers the top headlines at the time.
Here's how to get the feature on your Amazon Echo:
• Launch the Alexa app on your phone
• Choose Flash Briefing in Settings in the menu
• Select one or multiple ABC station(s)
• Ask Alexa to “Play Flash Briefing"
Echo owners can access the ABC Bakersfield Flash Briefing with the following steps:
• Launch the Alexa app on your phone
• Choose Flash Briefing in Settings in the menu
• Select KERO Bakersfield
• Say, ‘Alexa, what's the news?” or “ Alexa, what is my flash briefing?” or “Alexa, give me the news."
