You do not need an Amazon Prime subscription to play music on Alexa. Alexa can play music from a variety of sources, including Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, and more. While having an Amazon Prime subscription can give you access to additional music and features, it is not required to play music on Alexa.
If you have a music streaming service like Spotify or Apple Music, you can link your account to Alexa and play your favorite songs, playlists, or albums. Simply go to the Alexa app on your phone, navigate to the Music section, and choose your preferred music service. Follow the prompts to link your account, and you’ll be able to ask Alexa to play music from that service.
Alternatively, you can also play music on Alexa by connecting your phone or Bluetooth speaker to an Echo device or any other speaker that supports Alexa. This allows you to play your downloaded music directly from your device through Alexa. To do this, simply pair your phone or speaker with the Echo device using Bluetooth. Once connected, you can use voice commands to play, pause, or skip songs.
It’s worth noting that while you can play your downloaded music on Alexa, the voice commands and controls may be limited compared to using a dedicated music streaming service. With services like Amazon Music or Spotify, you can ask Alexa to play specific songs, artists, genres, or playlists, whereas with downloaded music, you may need to manually select and play each song.
Having an Amazon Prime subscription is not necessary for Alexa to play music. You can use a variety of music streaming services or connect your phone or Bluetooth speaker to play your downloaded music on Alexa-powered devices.