Voice commands can put New Albany residents in touch with city services, events
ThisWeek group
Anyone wanting to know details about the city of New Albany s events or services need only ask a smart-speaker device for help.
Both Amazon Echo and Google Home will respond to a new voice-command program that allows residents and visitors to ask questions about the city, such as, “Who is the mayor?” or “When is trash day?” said city spokesman Scott McAfee.
“I think it just gives residents another way to access other information,” he said. “I’m not sure it was available before.
“If you ask for the New Albany Walking Classic, you’ll get a date for the New Albany Walking Classic” – which is Sept. 19.