myDurham 311 Skill

Voice In Canada Flash Briefing #1381

Hello, hello. Teri here. Hope you’re doing well. It’s Tuesday, and I’ve got a really interesting skill that I want to tell you about today.

If you are in the Ontario region, or more specifically, if you’re in the Durham region, and I hope I’m pronouncing that right, because I’m not in Ontario.

This region launched the first of its kind smart home voice app in Canada. And I’ve always thought this is a really great use case for voice apps or for skills.

Here is what the deal is all about. So, there is a new skill called the myDurham 311 skill.

What it does is it allows people to talk to Alexa and find out information about the region.

So, for example, elected officials, regional facilities, waste pickup, nearest bus stops, even when to expect the nearest transit bus.

You can tap into to simply ask those questions that you’re wondering about when it comes to getting services and goods in your particular area

And so, all you have to do is say, “Alexa, open myDurham 311”, and then you are set to go. So give it a try.

If you’re in that area, for sure, give myDurham 311 a try. And like I said at the beginning, I think this is a fantastic use case.

I would love to see lots of other government organizations, and regions, and whatever it is, just create these informational skills, that then you can tap into to simply ask those questions that you’re wondering about when it comes to getting services and goods in your particular area.

I think it’s a great, great idea. So there you go, give it a shot. And if you’ve got any feedback for me about it, please feel free to let me know.

Just go to Twitter and hit me up @DrTeriFisher, and I’d love to hear more about your experience with it. Alright! Talk to you again tomorrow.

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