If you have an Alexa-enabled device like the Amazon Echo, you can easily play Apple Music on your device using voice commands. Alexa will also be able to access your personalized playlists and recommendations from Apple Music, so you can discover new music and listen to your favorite tunes hands-free.

Also, be sure to set up Apple Music as your default music service for easy playback. Then you won’t need to tell your assistant exactly how you want to hear the music. It will auto-run songs from Apple Music, not other platforms.

How to set up Apple Music with Alexa?

To set up Apple Music with Alexa, follow these steps:

• Open the Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device.
• Tap “More” in the corner.

• Then you need to select “Skills & Games“.

• Find and select “Apple Music” from the list of music services.
• Next, you need to tap “Enable To Use“.
• Select “Settings.”
• And tap “Link Account.”
• Enter your Apple ID and password to sign in.
• Agree to the terms and conditions of the service.

Once you have completed these steps, you can start playing music from Apple Music using Alexa. You can use voice commands to ask Alexa to play specific songs, albums, or playlists from Apple Music, or to shuffle music from your library. For example, you could say “Alexa, play ‘Shallow’ by Lady Gaga from Apple Music” or “Alexa, play some rock music from Apple Music.”

How to set up Apple Music as your default music service?

Setting up Apple Music as your default music service means that when you ask Alexa to play music without specifying a particular music service, it will automatically use Apple Music to play the requested music. This saves you the step of having to specify the music service each time you make a request.

For example, if you have set up Apple Music as your default music service and you say “Alexa, play some music”, Alexa will use Apple Music to play a random selection of songs. If you had not set up a default music service, Alexa would ask you which music service you want to use before playing any music.

To set up Apple Music as your default music service, follow these steps:

• Open the Amazon Alexa app.
• Tap on the three lines.
• You need to select the “Settings” section.
• After that, scroll down and tap “Music & Podcasts.”
• Select the “Default Services” section.
• Then tap “Apple Music.”

Setting up a default music service is convenient if you primarily use one music service and want to streamline the process of playing music with Alexa. However, you can still use voice commands to specify other music services if you prefer to use a different one for a particular request.

How to unlink Apple Music and Alexa?

Unlinking Apple Music and Alexa means removing the connection between the two services so that Alexa can no longer access your Apple Music account and play music. This can be useful if you no longer want to use Apple Music with Alexa or want to switch to a different music service.

To unlink Apple Music and Alexa, follow these steps:

• First, you need open the Amazon Alexa app.
• Then tap “More.”
• After that, you need to select “Settings.”
• Next, scroll down and tap “Music & Podcasts.”
• In a new window under Services, tap “Apple Music.”
• And next, tap “Disable Skill.”

Once you have completed these steps, Alexa will no longer be able to access your Apple Music account or play music from Apple Music.

It is worth noting that unlinking Apple Music and Alexa will not cancel your Apple Music subscription or delete your Apple Music account. If you want to cancel your Apple Music subscription, you will need to do so separately through the Apple Music app or website.

What should you do if Apple Music doesn’t work on Alexa?

If you are experiencing issues with Apple Music on Alexa, there are several methods you can try to resolve the problem. Here are some steps you can take to update the app, restart Alexa, and unlink and relink Apple Music:

Updating the apps

If you’re having problems with your device’s Apple Music or Amazon Alexa app, update them to the latest version. App updates usually include performance and stability improvements, so installing the latest version can help ensure your app runs smoothly.

Restarting Alexa

Restarting your Alexa-enabled device can help to clear any temporary glitches or errors that may be causing issues with Apple Music. When you restart Alexa, the device will reboot and refresh its settings, which can often resolve connectivity issues or other problems preventing Apple Music from working properly.

Unlinking and relinking Apple Music

Sometimes the connection between your Apple Music accounts and Alexa may be damaged or disconnected, which can cause problems with the service. To resolve this issue, repeat the steps in the previous sections to unlink and reconnect your accounts. This way, you can make sure that Apple Music is properly integrated with Alexa.

If you continue to have problems with Apple Music on Alexa, you should contact support for both services.