In the Alexa app, link your Amazon account to your Pocket Casts one.Search for “Pocket Casts” and install the Skill (you can also find direct links to the Skill in various regions here).Head on over to the Skills section of your Alexa app on your iOS or Android device.Pocket Casts has provided some succinct information on how to install the Alexa skill, and it goes as follows: If users have Echo devices with a display, such as the Echo Show, they’ll see a visual representation of that podcast, including the artwork. The skill also supports playback commands like pause, resume, stop, play and next episode. “Alexa, tell Pocket Casts to surprise me”

“Alexa, ask Pocket Casts to play the latest episode of the ” “Alexa, ask Pocket Casts about the featured podcast” “Alexa, ask Pocket Casts for some recommendations” “Alexa, ask Pocket Casts to play my Up Next” Once the Alexa skill is enabled, Alexa will be synced with your podcast feeds and users will be able to say things like: That makes Pocket Casts, which is already available on iOS, Android Windows and Mac, a most welcome addition. However, beyond an app like Stitcher, there aren’t that many high-profile podcast apps offering integration with the personal assistant.

There’s a growing number of music streaming services available through Alexa. Users with an Amazon Echo, or a third-party Alexa-compatible speaker, can now use voice commands to play content natively from the popular application. Pocket Casts, one of the best multi-platform podcast apps out there, now has an official Alexa skill, enabling users to easily summon their favourite shows.

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