Does Echo have a build-in radio or do I need to install tunein? Is it 
accessible for me with my iphone? Do I need a subscription or an account for my 
dad just to use the radio function?

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> Op 7 mei 2018 om 09:54 heeft 'RobH.' via VIPhone <viphone@googlegroups.com> 
> het volgende geschreven:
> 
> This is all I have and all I do, so most channels come out of TuneIn.  This 
> covers the most common or popular.
> The Sleep command in conjunction with that make the device worth it's price.  
> Talking radio alarm clock,...   any idea how much the 
> V.I specific ones cost?
> 
> These Echo's are a revelation in our world as VoiceOver was in phones.
> 
> Indeed, talking calculators will go to the wall next, since Echo can do more 
> of that than any previous calculator so far, let alone 
> a talking one.
> E.g:  turning iOs calculator to landscape for scientific functions, still 
> doesn't offer a cube root function.
> 
> ok, getting a bit OT and your dad might not be interested, but ya never know!
> 
> BobH.
> 
> 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Richard Turner" <richardturne...@outlook.com>
> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com>
> Sent: Monday, May 07, 2018 12:00 AM
> Subject: RE: question internet radio
> 
> 
> You do not need Prime, just a free Amazon account to set up an Echo.
> So, Giannys Father could use it so long as he has WiFi.
> 
> Richard
> 
> 
> 
> 
> “The secret is not to make your music louder, but to make the world quieter.”
> - Mitch Albom from The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, page 1
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com <viphone@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of James 
> English
> Sent: Sunday, May 6, 2018 3:37 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: question internet radio
> 
> Hello,
> 
> I don't think you do, unless you have to have prime to get an echo in
> the first place. I have had prime since before I had an echo so I'd
> have no experience in using one without it.
> However, their are a lot of radio aps you can get for the echo that
> come to no extra cost, like radio player. If you can let me know which
> stations your father will likely use, I would be more than happy to
> investigate and recommend an app for you.
> 
> - James
> 
>> On 5/6/18, Richard Turner <richardturne...@outlook.com> wrote:
>> 
>> Do you have to have Prime to get internet radio with an Echo?
>> It might be worth it over the Victor Stratus unless the price of the Stratus
>> has come way down.
>> Richard
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> “The secret is not to make your music louder, but to make the world
>> quieter.”
>> 
>> - Mitch Albom from The Magic Strings of Frankie Presto, page 1
>> 
>> On May 6, 2018, at 11:14 AM, 'RobH.' via VIPhone
>> <viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>> wrote:
>> 
>> Amazon Echo, just say what channel and it does it.  Also, I think the VR
>> Stratus does it too. Humanware/RNIB.
>> 
>> Hth.
>> 
>> Rh.
>> 
>> ----- Original Message -----
>> From: "gianni morelli"
>> <gianni.morel...@gmail.com<mailto:gianni.morel...@gmail.com>>
>> To: <viphone@googlegroups.com<mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com>>
>> Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2018 6:13 PM
>> Subject: question internet radio
>> 
>> 
>> Hi,
>> I have a question but maybe it's not the right place here to post it.
>> My father can't work with an iphone or computer. He is also blind.
>> I am looking for an internet radio for him. It has to be easyto switch from
>> channel to channel. And I will put some favorite
>> channels in there for him.
>> Does anyone have some experience with this?
>> 
>> 
>> Skype: giannijuve
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