How to Listen to 10Best on Alexa, Google & Smartphone Apps

This guide shows you how to listen to 10Best (the travel and lifestyle content brand) on your Alexa devices, Google Home/Nest speakers, and smartphone apps. You’ll learn the exact voice commands and app steps to get 10Best articles read aloud or played as audio, plus tips for troubleshooting when a skill or app doesn’t respond as expected.

What You’ll Need

An Alexa-enabled device (Echo, Echo Dot, or the Alexa app on your phone) with the Alexa app installed.
A Google Home or Nest speaker, or the Google Home app on your phone.
A smartphone (iOS or Android) with a podcast app or a web browser.
A stable internet connection.
Optional: A 10Best account if you want to save favorites or subscribe to their newsletter (not required for listening).

Step-by-Step

On Alexa

Open the Alexa app on your phone (iOS or Android).
Tap the More tab (three horizontal lines) at the bottom right.
Select Skills & Games.
In the search bar, type 10Best and press enter.
Look for the official 10Best skill (usually listed as “10Best – Travel Guides & Awards”). Tap it.
Tap Enable to Use. If prompted, sign in with your Amazon account to link the skill (this is free).
Once enabled, say to your Echo device: “Alexa, open 10Best.” The skill will greet you and offer options like “Today’s picks” or “Top attractions.”
To get specific content, try commands like:
- “Alexa, ask 10Best for the best restaurants in New York.”
- “Alexa, ask 10Best for a travel tip.”
- “Alexa, ask 10Best to read the latest article.”
If the skill doesn’t respond, fall back to the Flash Briefing method:
1. In the Alexa app, go to More > Settings > Flash Briefing.
2. Tap Add Content and search for 10Best.
3. Select the 10Best feed and tap Enable.
4. Then say: “Alexa, what’s my flash briefing?” to hear the latest 10Best headlines.

On Google Home / Nest

Open the Google Home app on your phone.
Tap the + icon (Add) at the top left.
Select Music and audio (or Listen to depending on app version).
Scroll down to Podcasts and tap Link next to your preferred podcast app (e.g., Google Podcasts, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts). If you don’t have one, install Google Podcasts from the Play Store.
Once linked, say to your Google speaker: “Hey Google, play the 10Best podcast.” If 10Best has a podcast feed, it will play the latest episode.
If 10Best doesn’t have a podcast, use the News feature:
1. In the Google Home app, tap Settings (gear icon) > News.
2. Tap Add news sources and search for 10Best.
3. Select the 10Best feed and tap Add.
4. Then say: “Hey Google, play the news.” Your speaker will include 10Best headlines in the news brief.

On Smartphone Apps (iOS/Android)

Open your preferred podcast app (Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, etc.).
Tap the Search icon and type 10Best.
Look for the official 10Best podcast (if available) and tap Subscribe or Follow.
If no podcast exists, use the 10Best website:
1. Open a browser (Chrome, Safari) and go to 10best.com.
2. Navigate to an article you want to hear.
3. Enable the browser’s built-in text-to-speech (e.g., on iOS: select text and tap Speak; on Android: use Select to Speak in Accessibility settings).
4. Alternatively, use a third-party text-to-speech app like Voice Aloud Reader or @Voice Aloud Reader – copy the article URL and paste it into the app to have it read aloud.
If you prefer listening hands-free, add the 10Best RSS feed to a podcast app:
1. On 10best.com, look for the RSS icon (usually at the bottom of the page).
2. Copy the feed URL.
3. In your podcast app, choose Add by URL (found in settings or the search page) and paste the link.

Common Mistakes

Assuming 10Best has a skill on every platform: The Alexa skill may exist, but Google Home may not have a dedicated 10Best action. Don’t waste time searching for a Google Home app that doesn’t exist – use the news feed or podcast method instead.
Using the wrong voice command: Saying “Alexa, play 10Best” might not work if the skill isn’t enabled. Always say “Alexa, open 10Best” or “ask 10Best.”
Forgetting to enable the skill: Simply having the Alexa app doesn’t mean the skill is active. You must explicitly enable it.
Expecting a live radio stream: 10Best is not a live radio station; it’s content on demand. You’ll get articles or podcast episodes, not a 24/7 broadcast.
Skipping the linking step: Some skills require you to link your Amazon account or agree to terms. If you skip this, the skill won’t load content.

Tips

Use the Flash Briefing for daily updates: Adding 10Best to your Alexa Flash Briefing or Google News is the easiest way to get fresh content every morning without saying a specific command.
Be specific with requests: On Alexa, instead of “Alexa, ask 10Best for something,” say “Alexa, ask 10Best for the best beach in Florida.” The skill responds better to clear queries.
Check for a podcast: If 10Best has a podcast, subscribing in your favorite app gives you the most control – you can download episodes for offline listening.
Use the 10Best website’s text-to-speech: On mobile, you can highlight any article text and use the built-in speak function (iOS) or Select to Speak (Android) to have it read aloud – no extra app needed.
Keep your device’s software updated: Skills and integrations work better when your Alexa or Google Home firmware is current.

Troubleshooting

Alexa says “I can’t find the 10Best skill”: Make sure you spelled it correctly in the search. Try “10 Best” (with a space) or “10Best travel.” If it still doesn’t appear, the skill may be unavailable in your region – try the Flash Briefing method instead.
Google Home says “I can’t play that podcast”: Ensure your podcast app is linked in the Google Home app. If you’re using a third-party app, try linking it again or choose a different default podcast app.
The skill opens but says “no content”: This can happen if the skill is poorly maintained. Try saying “Alexa, ask 10Best for top attractions” or “Alexa, ask 10Best for a recommendation.” If it still fails, uninstall the skill and re-enable it.
Flash Briefing doesn’t include 10Best: Go back to the Flash Briefing settings and confirm the 10Best feed is enabled and not disabled. Also check that your device is using the correct Alexa profile.
Text-to-speech reads the whole page including ads: On the website, use the “Print” view or copy the article text into a clean text-to-speech app to avoid clutter.
No sound from the speaker: Check the volume on the device and in the app. Also make sure the speaker isn’t muted or in Do Not Disturb mode.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an official 10Best skill for Alexa?

Yes, there is an official 10Best skill in the Alexa Skills Store. It’s free to enable and provides travel recommendations and articles.

Does 10Best work with Google Home?

There isn’t a dedicated Google Home action, but you can add 10Best to your Google News feed or play the 10Best podcast (if available) through a linked podcast app.

Can I listen to 10Best on my phone without a smart speaker?

Yes. You can use the 10Best website with your phone’s text-to-speech feature, or subscribe to the 10Best podcast in any podcast app.

Is the 10Best skill free?

Yes, the skill is free to enable. You don’t need a paid subscription to listen to content.

Why does Alexa say “I can’t find 10Best”?

This usually means the skill isn’t available in your country or you’re spelling it incorrectly. Try searching for “10 Best” or use the Flash Briefing method.

Can I get 10Best on Spotify?

If 10Best has a podcast, it may be available on Spotify. Search for “10Best” in the Spotify app. If it’s not there, try a different podcast app.

General steps for current mainstream versions; menus can differ by device and version. See the disclaimer or report an error.

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