How to Connect Spotify to Alexa [Step-by-Step Tutorial]

Amazon Alexa provides a wide range of functionalities to help you complete several tasks. However, for most people, Alexa is their go-to speaker more than a smart device. 

As you can connect your Spotify account with Alexa and play songs, playlists, and podcasts directly through Spotify, it’s a no-brainer to get an Amazon Alexa device to fulfill your music needs. 

If you have an Amazon Alexa for this sole purpose and wonder how to connect it to your Spotify account. Then you are on the right page. This guide is all about connecting your Spotify account to Amazon Alexa. So carefully follow through with it. 

How to Connect Spotify to Alexa?

• The first step is to open the Alexa app on your smartphone device. 
• Tap on the More tab from the bottom right corner

• Now select the Settings option.

• Then scroll down and under Alexa Preferences tap on Music & Podcasts option.

• There will be a list of multiple streaming platforms. 
• If you don’t see Spotify there, simply tap on the Link New Service option.

• Select Spotify

• Then tap on Enable To Use.

• This will take you to Spotify’s login page. From there you can agree to its terms and conditions. 

And your account will be successfully connected to Alexa.

Now you can ask Alexa to play your favorite songs and playlists. 

How to Setup Spotify as the Default Music Player in Alexa?

Once you connect Spotify to Alexa you can simply use the voice command to play the music. However, whenever you ask Alexa to play music you will have to use the phrase “On Spotify”. 

To get rid of this you can set up Spotify as your Default Music Player. Here’s how to do so.

• Open the Alexa app and tap on the More tab from the toolbar

• Now tap on Settings and scroll down to select Music & Podcasts.

• Tap on Default Services.

• Tap on the change icon select Spotify and tap on done to confirm it. 

You have set up Spotify as your default music player on Alexa. Now, every time you ask Alexa to play music it will be through the Spotify app. 

Conclusion

If you’re an avid music lover then using the functionalities of Alexa can significantly improve your music experience. 

With voice commands, you can play songs, change, shuffle, and even add them to a certain playlist. 

So, this is how you connect your Spotify account to Alexa. It’s just a matter of a few steps and you can enjoy your favorite music directly through Alexa.