How Do I Use My Alexa Skill with the SoCast Voice App?

How Do I Use My Alexa Skill with the SoCast Voice App?

How Do I Use My Alexa Skill with the SoCast Voice App?

Who Is This Article For?

  • Clients who have purchased the SoCast Voice App.
  • If you would like to purchase the Voice App, please speak with your SoCast Account Manager.

Requirements

  • You must have an Amazon Developer Account in your country or region.
  • You must have an Alexa-supported device.

Important Notes

  • Apps are created using the first invocation name you provide.
  • If Amazon rejects the certification or the invocation does not work, we will attempt to use the second or third invocation names you provided, if necessary.
  • All SoCast voice apps are developed according to Amazon Alexa specifications.
  • While SoCast works to mitigate operational challenges with Alexa skills, we cannot guarantee the behavior of Amazon Alexa.
  • For additional support with Amazon Alexa Voice Service or Alexa-enabled devices, please click here.

What Is an Invocation Name?

An invocation name is the phrase users say to interact with your Alexa skill. It does not have to be the same as your skill name. For tips on choosing an invocation name, please click here.

How Do I Activate My Alexa Skill?

Use any of the following phrases to activate your Alexa device with your skill. Replace INVOCATION_NAME with your chosen invocation name:

  • "Alexa, launch INVOCATION_NAME"
  • "Alexa, launch INVOCATION_NAME please"
  • "Alexa, play INVOCATION_NAME"
  • "Alexa, start INVOCATION_NAME"
  • "Alexa, start INVOCATION_NAME please"
  • "Alexa, open INVOCATION_NAME"
  • "Alexa, tell INVOCATION_NAME to start"
  • "Alexa, tell INVOCATION_NAME to start stream"
  • "Alexa, tell INVOCATION_NAME to start stream please"
  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME to start"
  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME to start please"
  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME to start stream"
  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME to start stream please"
  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME to play stream"
  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME to play stream please"

How Do I Use Song History Commands?

Note: The following phrases will only work if your song history metadata is already delivered to SoCast.

  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME what is the current song"
  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME what's the current song"
  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME what is playing"
  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME what's playing"
  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME what is currently playing"
  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME what's currently playing"
  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME what is on air"
  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME what's on air"
  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME what is currently on air"
  • "Alexa, ask INVOCATION_NAME what's currently on air"

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