The Amazon Smart Speaker reading ability was recently enhanced. There are now two additional reading styles. The first style sounds like a newscaster. The second style is for lengthy content like blog posts, this style is referred to as the long-form reading style. For clients of Create My Voice, we have already upgraded all blog posts to automatically use the long-form reading style.
With a voice application created by Create My Voice, your posts can be read aloud. Your audience can listen to any of your posts while packing lunches, running errands, or even taking a walk.
Hear an Amazon Smart Speaker read this post:
It's really easy. You can just keep posting like you always have and the Create My Voice team automatically converts your posts so your readers can hear your posts right on their Smart Speaker. Your audience will ask for your information using your brand name. And then all of your posts are available through the Smart Speaker.
Information for Google to Read
Since I'm a Google device, I'm really good at figuring out what you want, just like on a Google Search bar. I'm also pretty good at converting text into audio. Technically, it's not a real person reading, it's a computer turning text into audio. Some people don't like computer-generated voices, but many people are used to them. I know that the voices don't sound great yet, but they are getting better. And at some point, you won't be able to tell that my voice is computer generated. Of course, we will probably have to talk about whether it's OK for a computer to pretend to be a person. But if I'm really helpful, maybe it won't matter to you.
Information for Alexa to Read
Amazon recently enhanced the Alexa reading ability. Alexa Smart Speakers can now read using different styles. Let's demonstrate each of these styles. The new reading styles are enabled through an Amazon specific SSML tag.
Here are examples of the new reading styles. The first style is the newscaster style. Notice the increased intensity and speed.
Latest news: Amazon releases new reading styles for news and long-form content. Also just in: Alexa can now read with emotion too. Be sure to tune in later for an example of how Amazon Alexa devices can express excitement or disappointment.
Now listen to how the long-form style sounds. This style is good for content like blog posts. Here's a little snippet from Amazon about the Echo Dot read using the long-form style.
Meet Echo Dot. Our most popular Echo is now even better. With a new speaker and design, Echo Dot is a voice-controlled smart speaker with Alexa, perfect for any room. Just ask for music, news, information, and more. You can also call almost anyone and control compatible smart home devices with your voice.
