Unlocking the Sound- A Step-by-Step Guide to Playing Apple Music Playlists on Your Alexa Device

How to Play Apple Music Playlist on Alexa

Are you an Apple Music subscriber looking to enjoy your favorite playlists on an Amazon Echo device? With the integration of Apple Music with Alexa, you can now play your favorite songs and playlists hands-free. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to play Apple Music playlists on your Alexa-enabled device.

Step 1: Set up your Amazon Echo device

Before you can play Apple Music playlists on your Alexa device, make sure that your Echo device is properly set up. If you haven’t already, follow the setup instructions provided by Amazon to connect your device to your Wi-Fi network and activate your Alexa account.

Step 2: Link your Apple Music account

To play your Apple Music playlists on Alexa, you need to link your Apple Music account to your Amazon account. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Amazon Music app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
3. Select “Settings” from the menu.
4. Scroll down and tap on “Linked Accounts.”
5. Tap on “Add Account” and select “Apple Music.”
6. Sign in with your Apple ID and password.
7. Follow the prompts to link your accounts.

Step 3: Enable the Apple Music skill

Once your Apple Music account is linked, you need to enable the Apple Music skill on your Alexa device. Here’s how to do it:

1. Open the Amazon Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet.
2. Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) in the top left corner.
3. Select “Skills & Games” from the menu.
4. Tap on “Discover” to browse available skills.
5. Search for “Apple Music” and select the skill.
6. Tap on “Enable” to enable the skill on your Alexa device.

Step 4: Play your Apple Music playlist

Now that the Apple Music skill is enabled, you can play your favorite playlists on your Alexa device. Follow these steps:

1. Ask Alexa to play a playlist by saying, “Alexa, play on Apple Music.”
2. If you have multiple playlists, you can specify which one you want to play by saying, “Alexa, play from my Apple Music account.”

Your Alexa device will start playing the requested playlist, and you can control the playback using voice commands like “Alexa, pause,” “Alexa, skip,” or “Alexa, shuffle.”

Conclusion

Playing Apple Music playlists on your Alexa device is now easier than ever. By linking your Apple Music account, enabling the Apple Music skill, and using voice commands, you can enjoy your favorite music hands-free. So go ahead and give it a try, and let the music play!