Smart Speaker Listening

You can enjoy WRVO on various smart speakers from Amazon, Google, and Apple. In most cases, all you need to do is ask your device to "play WRVO."

Here are the specific commands for each platform:

Amazon Alexa Devices

• Say: "Hey Alexa, play WRVO"
• Works on Echo, Echo Dot, Echo Show, and Echo Spot
• To listen to specific streams, say "...play WRVO 2" or "...play WRVO 3"
• For more Alexa listening tips, check out NPR's guide on "Listening to NPR with Alexa"

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Google Home Devices

• Say: "Okay Google, play WRVO"
• Compatible with Google Home, Google Nest, and Google Nest Hub

Apple HomePod

• Say: "Hey Siri, play WRVO"
• Works on HomePod and HomePod mini

Additional Listening Options

You can also ask your smart speaker to:

• "...play the latest news from NPR"
• "...play the Freakonomics Radio podcast"

Stay Tuned

As new smart speaker technologies emerge, we'll keep this guide updated. Have a specific listening question? Email us, and we'll be happy to help.