Spotify and Amazon’s Alexa make for a harmonious duo, allowing you to seamlessly integrate your favorite music streaming service with your voice-controlled smart speaker.

Whether you’re hosting a party or want to unwind with your favorite tunes, connecting Spotify to Alexa is a breeze.

Connect Spotify to Alexa, by following these simple steps:

Step 1: Open the Alexa App: Launch the Alexa app on your Android phone, iPhone, Computer, or Macbook.

Step 2: Tap the More Icon.

Step 3: Access Settings: Tap the menu icon in the top left corner, then select “Settings.”

Step 4: Select Music: From the Settings menu, choose “Music.”

Step 5: Choose Spotify: Under the “Music” settings, select “Link New Service” and then choose Spotify from the list of available options.

Step 6: Log in to Spotify: You’ll be prompted to log in to your Spotify account. Enter your credentials to proceed.

Step 7: Grant Permissions: Allow Alexa to access your Spotify account by following the on-screen instructions.

Step 8: Set as Default: Once linked, you can set Spotify as your default music player by selecting it from the list of music services in the Alexa app settings.

Step 9: Enjoy: Your Spotify account is now linked with Alexa, and you can start playing music using voice commands like, “Alexa, play [artist/song/playlist/download] on Spotify.”

How to Use Spotify with Alexa

Using Spotify with Alexa is easy:

How to Set Up Spotify as the Default Music Player with Alexa

Setting Spotify as the default music player with Alexa is a convenient way to ensure that it automatically streams from Spotify whenever you ask Alexa to play music.

Step 1: Open the Alexa App: Launch the Alexa app on your device.

Step 2: Access Settings: Tap the menu icon and select “Settings.”

Step 3: Choose Music: Under the Settings menu, select “Music.”

Step 4: Select Default Services: Scroll down to find the “Default Services” section choose “Default music library” and set it to Spotify.

Step 5: Save Changes: Confirm your selection, and Alexa will now default to playing music from Spotify.

Can You Connect Multiple Spotify Accounts to Alexa?

As of now, Alexa allows only one Spotify account to be linked at a time. However, suppose you have multiple users in your household, each with their own Spotify account. In that case, you can switch between accounts by unlinking the current account and linking a different one through the Alexa app settings.

How to Disconnect Spotify from Alexa

Should you ever wish to disconnect your Spotify account from Alexa, follow these simple steps:

Step 1: Open the Alexa app.

Step 2: Navigate to Settings.

Step 3: Select “Music.”

Step 4: Choose “Spotify” from the list of linked services.

Step 5: Select “Disable Skill” or “Unlink Account.”

Confirm your action and the connection between Spotify and Alexa will be severed.

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Conclusion

Connecting Spotify to Alexa opens up a world of convenience, allowing users to enjoy their favorite music and playlists with simple voice commands

Following the steps outlined above, you can seamlessly link these two platforms and enhance your listening experience.

Despite a few limitations, the overall integration between Spotify and Alexa offers a user-friendly and enjoyable way to enjoy music in your smart home environment.

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