NBC Connecticut on Echo: ‘Alexa, Tell Me The News'

There's a new way to find out what's going on in Connecticut: Ask Alexa.

Amazon Echo owners can now listen to top stories from NBC Connecticut through Alexa's Flash Briefing. Just opt in to NBC Connecticut in your Alexa app, then ask your echo to tell you the news.

Alexa, the Echo's personal assistant, will read four top local stories from NBC Connecticut . The briefing lasts about 90 seconds. NBC Connecticut is the first local news source in Connecticut to provide updates on Alexa.

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Echo owners can access the NBC Connecticut Flash Briefing with the following steps:

• Launch the Alexa app on your phone
• Choose Flash Briefing in Settings in the menu
• Select NBC Connecticut
• Ask Alexa to “Play Flash Briefing”