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Alexa and Flash Briefing

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October 21, 2017
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Just doesn't seem to work. Alexa says "flash briefing" (which is an idiotic name) is starting and then nothing happens...I've checked all the proper boxes the Alexa App...even checked and unchecked different news sources...nothing. Silence. Anyone have any thoughts?

Flash Briefing

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Best answer by Ryan S

Hi everyone,

We're working with the Alexa team and Flash Briefing will be available on the Sonos One this year, by November 22nd.

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sonosh

Lyricist II

I'm experiencing similar problems on my Sonos One. When I say "Alexa, play my flash briefing". Alexa on Sonos One responds "Here's your flash briefing" and then nothing else happens. Alex on my Echo works fine, of course.

I contacted Sonos support on Twitter. Here's the response I got: Flash Briefing on Sonos One is coming soon. We’re still working with our partners to make sure it delivers the best experience for our customers.

Ryan SAnswer

Retired Sonos Staff

Hi everyone,

We're working with the Alexa team and Flash Briefing will be available on the Sonos One this year, by November 22nd.

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chicks

Hi everyone,

We're working with the Alexa team and Flash Briefing will be available on the Sonos One this year, by November 22nd.

Will that update include other audio streaming skills, such as Radio Paradise?

Ryan S

Retired Sonos Staff

Hi everyone,

We're working with the Alexa team and Flash Briefing will be available on the Sonos One this year, by November 22nd.

Will that update include other audio streaming skills, such as Radio Paradise?

I don't believe the two are linked, though audio skills are also being worked on. I'll let you know if I hear differently, or any news specifically around some of the audio skills.

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Neil Watson

Lyricist I

I understand all the complexities, but as my first Sonos experience I am disappointed. Should I just get some Alexa's and plug them into amplified speakers?

passopp

I understand all the complexities, but as my first Sonos experience I am disappointed. Should I just get some Alexa's and plug them into amplified speakers?

For the 'full' Alexa experience that's currently indeed the preferred way to go. You could also connect some Echo Dots to your Sonos gear sporting 3.5mm jack line-ins.

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jade

Lyricist II

Hi everyone,

We're working with the Alexa team and Flash Briefing will be available on the Sonos One this year, by November 22nd.

Has this been completed? It still doesnt work.

Moondog

Contributor I

Is this skill working with the new Sonos One yet please ?

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bagleyb

Contributor I

It's working but not properly for me. I have several flash briefings configured. It plays the first one fine, announces the skill fo for the second one, then stops. I can play them all individually if I specify them in the command, but my dot plays them properly.

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