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It’s quick and easy to link your Ģ������Ƶ account to the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds skill on Alexa. Follow this handy step by step guide for tips.

Before you start

• To listen to live radio and other Ģ������Ƶ Sounds content on Alexa you’ll need to be in the UK. 
• You will need to have the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds skill enabled on your Alexa device, and have a Ģ������Ƶ account. If you don’t have an account, you can . 
• Make sure you’re using the Amazon profile that you want your Ģ������Ƶ account linked to. You can do this by saying “Alexa, who am I?” If you’re on the wrong profile, say “Alexa, switch profile” or “Alexa, switch to [your first name]’s profile.”

How do I enable the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds skill?

Just say, “Alexa, open Ģ������Ƶ Sounds” to your Alexa device. Your device will then ask if you’d like to enable the skill - say "yes" to proceed. 

For more help with enabling the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds skill, visit this page: Can I use Ģ������Ƶ Sounds with my Alexa device? 

Make sure you’re on the correct adult Amazon profile before connecting your Ģ������Ƶ account

• To do this say "Alexa, Who am I?" If you’re on the wrong account say "Alexa, switch account."
• If you are still being asked to sign in after linking and signing into your Ģ������Ƶ account, make sure you are on the correct Amazon household profile and that the profile is linked to your Ģ������Ƶ account. Make sure the device is setup with your Amazon household profile.

There are four ways to link your Ģ������Ƶ account to the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds skill on Alexa:

• Link your Ģ������Ƶ account using a notification on your phone.
• Link your Ģ������Ƶ account using the QR code on your Echo device with a screen.
• Link your Ģ������Ƶ account using the prompt on your Alexa app homescreen.
• Link your Ģ������Ƶ account using the Alexa app skill page.

Link your Ģ������Ƶ account using a notification on your phone

Step 1
Open the skill on your Echo device by saying, "Alexa, open Ģ������Ƶ Sounds." If you have notifications enabled from the Alexa app you will receive an account linking notification to your device.

Step 2
Check your phone for a notification sent from Amazon Alexa. Tap this notification to be taken to the Alexa app.

Step 3
Tap ‘C�DzԳپ��Գܱ�’ to move onto the next step.

Step 4
Enter your email address and password for your Ģ������Ƶ account, then tap ‘S������ in’. If you don’t have a Ģ������Ƶ account, simply tap on the ‘R�𲵾����ٱ�� now’ link and follow the steps to create one.

Once you have linked your account you can use bbc sounds features and functions. To learn more visit: How to use and get the most out of the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds Skill.

What’s available by linking your account may change occasionally.

Link your Ģ������Ƶ account using the QR code on your Echo device with a screen

You’ll need a smart phone, and an Echo device with a screen. Scanning the QR code below will get you started, or follow detailed steps beneath the image.

Step 1
Open the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds skill on your Echo by saying, "Alexa, open Ģ������Ƶ Sounds." A QR code will appear.

Step 2
Open your phone’s camera and point it at your Echo’s screen. Then tap on the notification that appears. This will open the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds skill account linking page within the Alexa app.

Step 3
Tap on ‘L���԰� Account’ then tap ‘C�DzԳپ��Գܱ�’ to move onto the next step.

Step 4
Enter the email address and password for your Ģ������Ƶ account, then tap ‘S������ in’. If you don’t have a Ģ������Ƶ account, simply tap on the ‘R�𲵾����ٱ�� now’ link, and follow the steps to create one.

Once you have linked your account you can use bbc sounds features and functions. To learn more visit: How to use and get the most out of the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds Skill.

What’s available by linking your account may change occasionally.

Link your Ģ������Ƶ account using the prompt on your Alexa app home screen

Step 1
Open your Alexa app. As you've previously opened the skill on your Alexa device you should have a prompt on the home screen to ‘L���԰� Ģ������Ƶ Sounds account’. Tap that link.

Step 2
Tap ‘C�DzԳپ��Գܱ�’ to move onto the next step.

Step 3
Enter your email address and password for your Ģ������Ƶ account, then tap ‘S������ in’. If you don’t have a Ģ������Ƶ account, simply tap on the ‘R�𲵾����ٱ�� now’ link and follow the steps to create one.

Once you have linked your account you can use bbc sounds features and functions. To learn more visit: How to use and get the most out of the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds Skill.

What’s available by linking your account may change occasionally.

Link your Ģ������Ƶ account using the Alexa app skill page

Step 1
Open your Alexa app. Tap the 'more' button in the bottom navigation bar

Step 2
Tap on 'Skills & Games' in the Menu

Step 3
There are two ways to find the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds skill. 

• You can scroll to the bottom of the ‘S�쾱������ and Games’ page, tap on the ‘Y�dzܰ� Skills’ button, find and then tap the ‘B���� Sounds‘ skill.

• Alternatively, tap the search bar at the top of the ��ٰ쾱������ & games’ page and type in ‘B���� Sounds’, then tap the ‘B���� Sounds’ skill in the search results

Step 4
Tap the ‘S��ٳپ��Բ���’ button

Step 5 
Tap on ‘L���԰� Account’ then tap ‘C�DzԳپ��Գܱ�’ to move onto the next step.

Step 6
Enter your email address and password for your Ģ������Ƶ account, then tap ‘S������ in’. If you don’t have a Ģ������Ƶ account, simply tap on the ‘R�𲵾����ٱ�� now’ link and follow the steps to create one.

Once you have linked your account you can use bbc sounds features and functions. To learn more visit: How to use and get the most out of the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds Skill.

What’s available by linking your account may change occasionally.

How to use and get the most out of the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds Skill

Once your Ģ������Ƶ account is linked you can get the most out of your experience with the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds Skill. 

• To play live radio, say: "Alexa, play [station name]," for example, "Alexa, play Radio 2".
• To play a podcast say: "Alexa, ask Ģ������Ƶ Sounds to play [content name]," for example, "Alexa, ask Ģ������Ƶ Sounds to play Newscast" or say “Alexa, Open Ģ������Ƶ Sounds” to get started.
• For ideas on what to listen to and examples of commands and features you can use with the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds skill on Alexa, visit What can I say to Alexa in the Ģ������Ƶ Sounds skill?