NFB-NEWSLINE® subscribers can access NFB-NEWSLINE hands-free on any Amazon Alexa product, including Echo and Echo Dot. Below are some sample commands for accessing and using the skill.
Enable the NFB-NEWSLINE Skill
- Say, “Alexa open National Federation.”
- To hear instructions about the skill say, “Alexa ask National Federation to give me instructions.”
Log in to NFB-NEWSLINE
You will need to log in the first time you open the skill.
- Say, "Alexa open National Federation."
- Then say, "Alexa ask National Federation to log in."
- State clearly, "Log in."
- Provide your subscriber identification number and security code.
Select Content and Navigate Sections and Articles
Alexa can help you select and move through publications easily with a variety of commands. Here are a few to get you started:
- "Alexa ask National Federation to read The New York Times."
- "Alexa ask National Federation to read The Wall Street Journal."
- "Alexa ask National Federation to read next section."
- "Alexa ask National Federation to go to previous section."
- Move from article to article by simply saying “Next” or “Previous.” (Please note: all other commands need to begin with “Alexa ask National Federation.”)
Alter Reader Voice and Speed
- "Alexa ask National Federation to change voice."
- "Alexa ask National Federation to read a little faster."
- "Alexa ask National Federation to read a little slower."
- "Alexa ask National Federation to read much faster."
- "Alexa ask National Federation to read much slower."
Save an Article
- "Alexa ask National Federation to email me this article."
General Help Command
- “Alexa ask National Federation to give me instructions.”
Learn more about the Amazon Alexa family of devices and enable the NFB-NEWSLINE Alexa skill today. For more assistance, please call 866-504-7300.