Hey there! Today, I want to share with you how I connected my Alexa device to Spotify. As a music lover, having the ability to control my Spotify playlists with voice commands through Alexa has been a game-changer for me.
Before we get started, make sure you have the following:
- An Alexa device (Echo, Dot, or any other Alexa-enabled device)
- A Spotify Premium account
- The Alexa app installed on your smartphone
Step 1: Enable the Spotify Skill
The first thing you need to do is enable the Spotify skill in the Alexa app. Here’s how:
- Open the Alexa app on your smartphone
- Tap on the “More” menu at the bottom-right corner
- Select “Skills & Games” from the menu
- Search for “Spotify” in the Skills & Games section
- Tap on the Spotify skill and then click on “Enable to Use”
- Follow the prompts to link your Spotify account
Step 2: Set Spotify as Your Default Music Service
To make Spotify your default music service on Alexa, follow these steps:
- Open the Alexa app on your smartphone
- Tap on the “More” menu at the bottom-right corner
- Select “Settings” from the menu
- Tap on “Music” under the “Alexa Preferences” section
- Select “Spotify” as your default music service
Step 3: Control Spotify with Alexa
Now that you’ve enabled the Spotify skill and set it as your default music service, you can start controlling Spotify with Alexa. Here are some voice commands you can use:
- “Alexa, play [song/artist/playlist/album] on Spotify”
- “Alexa, pause”
- “Alexa, resume”
- “Alexa, skip”
- “Alexa, previous”
- “Alexa, shuffle”
- “Alexa, volume up/down”
Remember, you can also specify the device on which you want to play the music if you have multiple Alexa devices in your home. Just say, “Alexa, play [song/artist/playlist/album] on Spotify on [device name].”
Conclusion
Connecting Alexa to Spotify has made listening to music even more convenient for me. I can easily control my favorite tunes hands-free, and it’s a joy to have such seamless integration between Alexa and Spotify.
So, give it a try! Follow the steps I’ve outlined above, and you’ll be on your way to enjoying your Spotify playlists with just a few simple voice commands. Happy listening!