Amazon Music now comes free with Alexa but only for Alexa enabled devices in the US. This rollout comes after the announcement by YouTube that its ad-supported YouTube Music service is now available on Google Home and Google Assistant powered smart speakers in the UK, US, Japan and most of western Europe. No details are available if Amazon’s offer will be extended into further countries.
In a blog announcement the company said, ‘Beginning today, Alexa customers in the U.S. will have access to top Amazon Music playlists and thousands of stations, at no cost.’
‘Since the launch of Amazon Music, customers have been able to use the simplicity and magic of voice to request music in fun, innovative ways. Interacting with music through voice is transforming how people engage with music—searching for a favorite station, or music by era or genre, is easier and more popular than ever before.’
‘… customers in the U.S. who do not yet have a Prime membership or a subscription to Amazon Music Unlimited will now be able to listen to an ad-supported selection of top playlists and stations for free with Amazon Music on compatible Alexa-enabled devices.’
How to listen to Amazon Music free on Alexa
Simply say:
“Alexa, play the playlist Pop Culture” to hear the ultimate global playlist for today’s pop music.
“Alexa, play the Imagine Dragons station” to hear a station inspired by the popular rock band.
“Alexa, play 80s music” to hear a station filled with music from the era.
“Alexa, play country music” to hear a station with some of the best in the genre.
Amazon US will continue to offer its Amazon Music/Prime membership bundle and its premium Amazon Music Unlimited service offering over 50 million songs. For more details on these services go here.
