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How to add KING 5 to your Amazon Echo flash briefing

KING 5 News produces a news report specifically for Alexa-enabled devices.

Credit: AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File

FILE - In this Sept. 27, 2017, file photo, Amazon Echo and Echo Plus devices, behind, sit near illuminated Echo Button devices during an event announcing several new Amazon products by the company in Seattle.

Did you find one of Amazon’s Echo speakers under the tree this holiday?

KING 5 News produces a news report specifically for Alexa-enabled devices.

It's easy to add this daily report, simply say: “Alexa, add KING 5 News." You can also search for "KING 5 News" in the Skills section of the Alexa app, if you prefer.

KING 5 "Skill" inside the Amazon Alexa App.

Once you've added KING 5 News to your flash briefings, just say: “Alexa, what's my flash briefing?” or "Alexa, what's in the news?"

To disable an item from your flash briefings, or change the order, use the Alexa app on your smartphone.

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