Alexa is a voice-controlled virtual assistant developed by Amazon that can play music for you through various music streaming services. With Alexa, you can easily control your music playback by simply using voice commands.
To start using Alexa with music, you need to connect your Echo device to a music streaming service. Here’s how you can do it:
1. Tap on the “Link New Service” option in the Alexa app: Open the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet and tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner. From the menu, select “Settings” and then tap on “Music & Podcasts.” Under the “Music & Podcasts” section, you’ll find the “Link New Service” option. Tap on it.
2. Choose your preferred music streaming service: You’ll see a list of supported music services. Choose the one you want to add to your Echo device. Some popular options include Amazon Music, Spotify, Apple Music, Pandora, and Deezer.
3. Follow the prompts to connect your account: Once you’ve selected your music streaming service, you’ll be prompted to log in to your account or create a new one if you don’t have an existing account. Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the account linking process.
4. Set your default music service: After successfully linking your music streaming service, go back to the “Music & Podcasts” section in the Alexa app’s settings. Under the “Default Services” section, you can set your preferred music service as the default. This means that when you ask Alexa to play music without specifying a service, it will automatically use your default service.
Now that your music streaming service is connected to your Echo device, you can start listening to music with Alexa. Here are a few ways you can interact with Alexa to play music:
1. Simple voice commands: You can say things like “Alexa, play Kelly Clarkson” or “Alexa, play some classical music” to start playing music. Alexa will use your default music service or the service specified in your command.
2. Open a music app: If you prefer using a specific music streaming app, you can open it on your smartphone or tablet and select your Echo device as the playback destination. This way, any music you play within the app will be streamed through your Echo device.
3. Control playback: You can control playback using voice commands such as “Alexa, pause,” “Alexa, resume,” “Alexa, next,” or “Alexa, previous.” These commands allow you to pause, resume, skip to the next song, or go back to the previous song.
It’s worth noting that the availability of specific features may vary depending on the music streaming service you have linked to your Echo device. Some services may require a premium subscription to access certain features or content.
Alexa provides a convenient and hands-free way to listen to music. Whether you want to enjoy your favorite songs, discover new music, or create playlists, Alexa can be your personal music assistant.