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There are many ways to listen to 550 KTSA!
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Radio
The easiest way to listen to KTSA is on the radio. You can listen to us in crisp FM audio generally inside Loop 1604 at 107.1 FM. If you are outside of Loop 1604, the best way to catch KTSA throughout most of Texas is at 550 on the AM dial.
Your computer
If a radio isn’t readily available, you can listen to KTSA anytime on your computer. You can listen to KTSA anytime on KTSA.com.
Your smartphone
Your handy smartphone isn’t just helpful for getting that perfect meme-worthy selfie. You can use it to listen to KTSA anywhere on TuneIn!
Your smart devices
Instead of having your smart device at home listening to your conversations, you can listen to our conversations on it! There are many ways to take advantage of KTSA’s offerings on your Amazon Alexa or Google Voice Assistant enabled device at home. You can use all of the same Google tips below with your Android smartphone.
On Alexa:
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Start your day with KTSA live
In your Amazon Alexa app, go into the menu and select ‘Routines’. If you do not already have a morning routine, hit the ‘Add’ option in the top right corner and set up the routine as you wish. You may have this start at a specific time, like an alarm, or you may wish to prompt it by voice. Once that is set, add an action. Select ‘Music’ and then type ‘KTSA’. It will then ask for a provider. If you enabled the KTSA skill, it will ask you each time the routine begins if you wish to use the skill. Say ‘yes’.
On Google:
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Start your day with KTSA live
On the home page of your Google Home app, select ‘Routines’ and then ‘Manage Routines’ at the bottom of that page. Select ‘Good morning’. In this, you will have options about what you want Google to do when you prompt it with your trigger phrase. Scroll down to the ‘And then play…’ section to select Radio. Type in ‘KTSA’ and then hit back. Hit the check at the top of your screen and your changes will be saved.
If you want to add some flair to your commute routine, enable your smart devices to turn KTSA on whenever you enter your home, ensuring you don’t miss a moment after getting out of your car.
Listen On Demand
KTSA is more than just linear audio on the radio — listen to KTSA news, shows and podcasts anywhere at any time.
News updates
Want the latest news when you demand it? Fine. Listen to the KTSA NewsFlash any time you wish.
Smart devices
On Amazon Alexa
On Google Home
KTSA Shows On Demand
Listen to any KTSA show at anytime — anywhere!
On Google Home
Making KTSA part of your smart device routine
Set up KTSA NewsFlash
On Amazon Alexa:
You will need to ensure the KTSA NewsFlash skill has been enabled and has been added to your Flash Briefing rundown.
In your Amazon Alexa app, go into the menu and select ‘Routines’. If you do not already have a morning routine, hit the ‘Add’ option in the top right corner and set up the routine as you wish. You may have this start at a specific time, like an alarm, or you may with to prompt it by voice. Once that is set, add an action. Select ‘News’. It will then set your Alexa device to play your flash briefing, which will include the KTSA NewsFlash and the time or prompt you desire.
On Google Home:
On the home page of your Google Home app, select ‘Routines’ and then ‘Manage Routines’ at the bottom of that page. Select ‘Good morning’ (or whichever routine you would like to set). In this, you will have options about what you want Google to do when you prompt it with your trigger phrase. Scroll down to the ‘And then play…’ section to Podcasts. Type in ‘KTSA NewsFlash’. Go back to your routine rundown, hit the check at the top of your screen and your changes will be saved.
Set up KTSA shows on demand
On Google Home:
On the home page of your Google Home app, select ‘Routines’ and then ‘Manage Routines’ at the bottom of that page. Select ‘Good morning’ (or whichever routine you would like to set). In this, you will have options about what you want Google to do when you prompt it with your trigger phrase. Scroll down to the ‘And then play…’ section to select Podcast. Type in the show of your choice — Trey Ware, Jack Riccardi or Sean Rima — and then hit back. Hit the check at the top of your screen and your changes will be saved.
