Alexa how to play selected phrases?

[ErnieG (Ernie)]

If you have an android device that can always be left on you could use Lannouncer to send messages to an Echo that is connected to the android device (via bluetooth or aux.)

[RELEASE] LANnouncer with IFTTT

The newest version of LANnouncer is up, now including the ability to be triggered by IFTTT recipes without SmartThings in the middle. Of course the primary features of providing Android Text-to-Speech and sound effects to SmartThings and using the camera (and receiving shots from IP cameras) are still there. Check out… The KeyBounce website, which includes instructions The IFTTT instruction page for LANnouncer The Google Play Store entry for LANnouncer (or you can download it from the website above) The original beta discussion thread for LANnouncer The original release thread Installation with SmartThings requires an ST Device Handler and the Android app. Optionally, for SMS notifications, you can add this SmartApp to your SmartThings installation also. Important: The IFTTT integ…