Listen to SDPB on your Smart Speaker

How to Listen to SDPB on Your Smart Speaker

Smart speakers are hands-free, wi-fi connected speakers controlled by voice commands. The most popular devices include Apple HomePod, Amazon Echo, and Google Home. However, other smart speakers are in development including Samsung with voice assistant “Bixby” and Microsoft with voice assistant “Cortana.”

To use the hands-free device, you speak a trigger phrase – such as “Hey Siri,” “OK Google,” or “Alexa” — and then ask a question or make a request. The speakers are powered by voice assistants like Siri and Alexa that talk back.

If you own an Amazon Echo, listening to SDPB Radio is as simple as saying “Alexa, play NPR.” The device might ask what station you wish to listen to, and in that case answer “SDPB Radio.” You may also answer with the call letters of your nearest SDPB radio station –

“KUSD,” “KESD,” “KBHE,” etc. See SDPB’s radio coverage map on the back of this magazine for assistance.

If you own a Google Home smart speaker, TuneIn continues to be the default radio stream provider. Say “OK Google, play SDPB on Tune In.” The voice assistant known as “Siri” powers all Apple platforms. You will need to open the Apple Music app and choose SDPB Radio’s stream to hear local programming.

For more information about smart speakers, visit the website of the device you own. SDPB has some details available online at SDPB.org/SmartSpeaker