Alexa Archives

Amazon Music now comes free with Alexa

22/04/2019

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 […]

Apple Music now on Alexa in UK

06/04/2019

Apple Music now on Alexa in UK and Ireland after its initial launch in the US in March 2019. Apple Music subscribers will be able to stream over 50 million songs ad-free from Apple Music on an Amazon Echo or Fire TV. Apple Music on Alexa Features Play your own playlists which can include music from your iCloud Music Library Get Apple Music mixes inspired by the songs you listen to most Tune in to […]

Play Apple Music with Alexa

18/03/2019

Play Apple Music with Alexa on Amazon Echo and Fire TV in the US only. Apple Music subscribers can now ask Alexa to play songs, artists, playlists, and more from Apple Music or playlists from your Library. Here’s what you need An Apple Music subscription, an Amazon Echo or Fire TV device that you have already set up with the Amazon Alexa app on your iOS or Android device making sure that you have the latest […]

Amazon Alexa gives access to 350 radio stations in India

27/02/2019

Amazon Alexa gives access to 350 radio stations in India partnering with TuneIn and myTuner to offer local Indian and radio stations from across the world. Listeners can tune in to live broadcast of 17 All India Radio stations in 14 Indian languages including All India Radio – Vividh Bharati, FM Gold, and Tamil. Amazon has also partnered with TuneIn and myTuner offering radio stations from across the world including BBC Radio 2, ESPN Radio […]

How to setup Spotify on Alexa

08/01/2019

With your new Amazon Alexa, Echo, Echo Dot or Echo Input enabled device you need to know how to setup Spotify on Alexa. Spotify have published detailed ‘how to’ instructions on their support pages here. You’ll need your new device, the Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet and your Spotify login info. How to setup Spotify on Alexa Download the Amazon Alexa app from the Google Play or App store and follow the […]

How to play Apple Music on Amazon Echo

03/01/2019

Apple have released a support post describing how to play Apple Music on Amazon Echo. Currently the ability to play Apple Music with Alexa on Amazon Echo is only available in the US and the rollout started in the week before Christmas. Apple Music subscribers can ask Alexa to play songs, artists, playlists, and more from Apple Music or playlists from your Library. What you need to play Apple Music with Alexa on Amazon Echo An […]

TIDAL comes in to all Amazon Echo devices

02/12/2018

TIDAL comes in to all Amazon Echo devices allowing subscribers to control their music via Alexa commands. Available initially only in the US, it is expected to roll out to more countries in the near future. How do I enable TIDAL on my Alexa? Log in to the Amazon Alexa companion app on your mobile or in your browser. You can search directly for TIDAL, or find it under Music skills. Enable TIDAL. You will […]