Are you an Apple Music user who also owns an Alexa device? If so, you’ll be delighted to know that you can now play your favorite Apple Music playlists on your Alexa device.
In this step-by-step guide, we will show you how to set up Apple Music on Alexa, link your accounts, and effortlessly enjoy your playlists.
With just a few simple steps, you’ll be able to ask Alexa to play your favorite tunes from Apple Music in no time.
Let’s get started!
Setting up Apple Music on Alexa
To set up Apple Music on Alexa, follow these steps:
- Tap ‘Enable’ on the correct skill in the Alexa app.
- Link your Apple Music account using your Apple ID credentials.
- Open the Alexa app on your device and go to the Skills & Games section.
- Search for the Apple Music skill and tap on it.
- Tap on the ‘Enable’ button to activate the skill.
- Go to the Settings section in the Alexa app.
- Select Music & Podcasts.
- Choose Apple Music and sign in using your Apple ID credentials.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to complete the setup process.
- Once linked, you can start enjoying your Apple Music playlists on your Alexa device.
Playing Apple Music Playlist on Alexa
Ensure your Apple Music account is linked with the Alexa device to play your desired playlist. Once you have successfully linked your accounts, simply say, ‘Alexa, play [Playlist name]’ to start enjoying your favorite tunes.
If you have multiple Alexa devices, make sure to specify the room where you want the music to play. You can control the volume using the source device, making it convenient to adjust the sound to your liking.
Additionally, if you prefer to use Bluetooth, download or upload your music files to iTunes or the Apple Music app, enable Bluetooth on both your Apple device and Alexa device, and pair them by saying, ‘Alexa, connect to my iPhone/iPad.’ Then, play your desired playlist on your Apple device, and the songs will play through the Alexa device via Bluetooth.
With these simple steps, you can easily enjoy your Apple Music playlist on Alexa.
Playing Apple Music Playlist on Alexa Using Bluetooth
Pair your iPhone or iPad with Alexa by saying ‘Alexa, connect to my iPhone/iPad’ to play your desired playlist from the Apple Music app through Bluetooth.
Once your devices are paired, download or upload your music files to the Apple Music app.
Make sure Bluetooth is enabled on both your Apple device and your Alexa device. Say ‘Alexa, connect to my iPhone/iPad’ to establish the Bluetooth connection.
Now, open the Apple Music app on your iPhone or iPad and select the desired playlist. Press play, and the songs will start playing through your Alexa device via Bluetooth.
You can control the volume using your iPhone or iPad.
Enjoy the convenience of listening to your Apple Music playlist on Alexa through Bluetooth.
Playing Apple Podcasts on Alexa
Linking your Apple Music account to the Alexa app and enabling the Apple podcasts skill is a simple process that allows you to easily access and enjoy your favorite podcasts on Alexa. Here’s how to get started:
- Open the Alexa app and navigate to the Skills & Games section.
- Search for the Apple podcasts skill and tap on ‘Enable.’
- Go to Settings and select ‘Music & Podcasts.’
- Choose ‘Link New Service’ and select Apple Music.
- Follow the on-screen prompts to sign in with your Apple ID credentials and link your account.
Once your Apple Music account is linked to the Alexa app, you can start enjoying your favorite podcasts hands-free on your Alexa device. Simply say, ‘Alexa, play [podcast name] on Apple Podcasts,’ and Alexa will start playing the podcast you chose.
Now you can easily listen to your favorite podcasts on Alexa and enjoy a seamless listening experience.
Enjoying a Multi-Room Music Experience With Alexa
To enjoy your favorite tunes throughout your home, easily control and synchronize your music across multiple Alexa devices.
With Alexa, you can create a multi-room music experience that allows you to play your Apple Music playlist on multiple devices simultaneously. Simply link your Apple Music account with your Alexa devices and set Apple Music as the default music service.
Once connected, you can use voice commands to play your desired playlist on any Alexa device in any room. You can even adjust the volume using the source device.
Whether you’re hosting a party or simply want to listen to music in every room, Alexa makes it easy to enjoy your Apple Music playlist throughout your home.