JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – There's nothing quite like unwrapping a new gadget during the holidays, but it's discovering what you can really do with it that can be even more fun.
Did you unwrap a new smartphone, streaming device or home assistant this holiday season? Connect with The Local Station and News4Jax with one of our apps! It's free and easy to do -- just search WJXT in your favorite app stores.
Whether it's keeping up with the latest headlines at the start of a new day or when winding down at the end of one, News4Jax offers free apps for your favorite devices.
TELEVISION APPS
You may already watch News4Jax via your antenna, cable or satellite provider, but what about on your streaming television devices?
News4Jax has apps for popular streaming devices, including Amazon Fire TV, Apple TV and Roku TV.
The apps feature livestream newscasts and local landmarks, on-demand viewing of the latest special features and access to coverage of some of the community's biggest events.
Click on the logos below to learn more and to see some of the content our TV apps provide:
HOME ASSISTANT APPS
Looking for a new way to get quick updates from your favorite local news team? Just ask your home assistant device or smart speaker, like the Amazon Echo and Google Home.
If you have an Amazon device, log into your Amazon Alexa app and search 'WJXT' under Alexa skills. Just add both WJXT skills to the top of your skills list and then it's as simple as saying, "Alexa, tell me the news."
It's just as easy with Google. Go on the Google Home app, select 'settings,' 'more settings' and then 'services.' You'll find WJXT under the local news tab. Rank us as your top news service and say, "Google, tell me the news."
Search for WJXT in your app for either device and learn more below:
MOBILE APPS
If you already have a smartphone or have upgraded to a newer model, download the News4Jax app, with breaking news, weather, sports, entertainment and more. Or get the Weather Authority app, with personalized weather alerts, interactive radar and 10-day forecasts.
Find download links below for iOS and Android devices, along with other apps from WJXT:
There are plenty of other ways to stay connected with News4Jax while at home or on the go, including connecting with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, or signing up for email newsletters. Happy Holidays from all of us at News4Jax!