Yes, you can enjoy Apple Music on your Alexa-enabled devices. This guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough on setting up and using Apple Music with Alexa, allowing you to seamlessly control your music with voice commands.
Setting Up Apple Music with Alexa
Integration is straightforward. Here’s how to connect your Apple Music account to your Alexa device:
- Open the Alexa App: Launch the Amazon Alexa app on your iOS or Android device.
- Navigate to Music & More: Tap the “More” tab, then select “Music & More.”
- Link Apple Music: Scroll down to “Link New Services” and tap “Apple Music.”
- Enable and Link Account: Tap “Enable To Use,” followed by “Settings” and then “Link Account.”
- Sign In: Follow the on-screen prompts to sign in to your Apple Account. You might need to verify your identity with two-factor authentication.
Making Apple Music Your Default
Tired of specifying “on Apple Music” every time? Set it as your default music service:
- Access Settings: In the Alexa app, tap “More,” then “Settings.”
- Music & Podcasts: Scroll down and select “Music & Podcasts.”
- Default Services: Tap “Default Services.”
- Choose Apple Music: Under the “Music” section, select “Apple Music.”
Controlling Your Music with Alexa
Once connected, you can use voice commands to control Apple Music:
- Play Music: “Alexa, play [song name] on Apple Music.”
- Control Playback: “Alexa, pause,” “Alexa, next,” “Alexa, previous.”
- Play Specific Content: “Alexa, play [artist name],” “Alexa, play [album name],” “Alexa, play .”
- Explore Genres and Stations: “Alexa, play rock music on Apple Music,” “Alexa, play [radio station name] on Apple Music.”
Multi-Room Music with Apple Music
Enjoy synchronized music across multiple Alexa devices:
- Create a Multi-Room Music Group: Set up a group within the Alexa app to play music on multiple Echo devices simultaneously.
Disconnecting Apple Music from Alexa
If you need to unlink your Apple Music account:
- Open Settings: In the Alexa app, go to “More,” then “Settings.”
- Music & Podcasts: Select “Music & Podcasts.”
- Manage Apple Music: Tap “Apple Music” under “Services.”
- Disable Skill: Tap “Disable Skill” to unlink your account.
Troubleshooting and Support
For issues with Alexa or your Echo device, consult Amazon’s help resources. For Apple Music specific issues, refer to Apple Support. Remember, Apple Music availability with Alexa varies by region. Check Apple’s website for a list of supported countries.
