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dave77
dave77
Headliner I
Dec 15, 2017 11:56 AM UTC
Question

Echo Show skill

Do we think Sonos are planning a skill for the Echo Show? I don't know what how much it can do but some on-screen control of music would be cool

https://developer.amazon.com/docs/custom-skills/build-skills-for-echo-show.html
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    bockersjv
    bockersjv
    Local Superstar
    Dec 15, 2017 12:08 PM UTC
    I would doubt it, but it may have been part of their deal with Amazon so who knows. Current focus seems to be general voice skills.
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    upstatemike
    Dec 15, 2017 1:50 PM UTC
    It would be nice if the Echo Show could be synced to display the lyrics of music being played through Sonos. It would also be coo if somebody made a Sonos Controller skill that let you build play lists and do other tasks that are cumbersome using only voice commands. Maybe also a simple control screen to provide quick access to transport, volume, grouping, and EQ without swiping through multiple menus on a tiny phone display.
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    dave77
    dave77Author
    Headliner I
    Dec 15, 2017 1:57 PM UTC
    Presumably the Echo Show is Android so some sort of controller may be possible, maybe a 3rd party will come up with something.

    I've just picked up an Echo Show for £80 new and no idea what to do with it :? But if I could put it in the kitchen for YouTube recipes (when it's back) and Sonos control then it would be of some use.
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    upstatemike
    Dec 15, 2017 2:32 PM UTC
    I mostly listen to personal playlists so I have made a lot of them. It is handy to tell my Show to show me my playlists and see a numbered listing of them all. I can then choose one by name or just say play x where x refers to the number in the list.

    I don't think you will have trouble coming up with things to do with your Show. New features get added pretty much weekly.
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