Spotify + Alexa

Spotify + Alexa: How to Sync for Seamless Voice Music Control (2025)

Want to control your music hands-free using your voice? Connecting Spotify to Alexa allows you to enjoy effortless, voice-activated playback across your Amazon Echo devices, smart speakers, and even compatible TVs. It gives a better music experience than Amazon Music integration. Whether you’re using the free version or Spotify Premium, Alexa makes music control simple, quick, and smart.

Here’s how to link Spotify and Alexa in 2025, step by step.

Spotify App

Before starting the setup, make sure the Spotify app is:

  • Installed on your Android or iOS device
  • Updated to the latest version
  • Logged in with the Spotify account you want to use

You’ll need this app to complete the linking process with Alexa.

Alexa Gadget

You also need:

  • An Amazon Echo device or Alexa-enabled gadget (smart speaker, smart display, or Fire TV)
  • The Amazon Alexa app installed on your phone
  • A working Wi-Fi connection

Now you’re ready to begin setup.

Setting Up Spotify To Alexa

Check Compatibility

Ensure your Echo or Alexa-enabled device supports music playback (most models do).

Active Spotify Account

Spotify works with both Free and Premium accounts, but Premium offers ad-free, on-demand playback.

Update Alexa App

Go to the App Store or Google Play Store and update the Amazon Alexa app.

Open Alexa App

Launch the app and sign in with your Amazon account.

Access Settings

Tap “More” > “Settings” in the bottom navigation bar.

Select Music & Media

Under Settings, tap “Music & Podcasts”.

Link Spotify Account

  1. Tap “Link New Service”
  2. Choose Spotify from the list
  3. Tap “Enable to Use”
  4. Log in to your Spotify account when prompted
  5. Grant necessary permissions
  6. Set Spotify as default music service (optional)

Once linked, Alexa will use Spotify to fulfil your music requests.

Connecting Spotify To Alexa

Prepare the Setting

Make sure your device is connected to Wi-Fi and the Spotify account is linked through the Alexa app.

Initiate with Voice Command

Try commands like:

  • “Alexa, play my Discover Weekly on Spotify.”
  • “Alexa, play [artist name] on Spotify.”
  • “Alexa, shuffle my liked songs.”

Tune Your Devices

Alexa will recognise your voice and stream from your Spotify account if you’ve enabled Voice Match in the Alexa app.

Select Your Device

If you have multiple Alexa-enabled devices, you can choose where music plays through the app or by specifying the device in your command.

Example: “Alexa, play jazz on Spotify in the kitchen.”

Confirmation

Alexa will respond with the name of the playlist, song, podcast, audiobook or artist, confirming playback through Spotify.

Account Verification

If you’re having trouble, double-check that:

  • You used the correct Spotify account
  • Permissions were accepted during linking
  • Alexa is updated and location permissions are enabled

Enjoy Seamless Playback

Now that everything is connected, you can control Spotify using:

  • Voice commands
  • The Alexa app
  • The Spotify app (via Spotify Connect)

Conclusion

In 2025, Spotify and Alexa work better together than ever before. By following a few simple steps, you can stream music hands-free, switch songs with your voice, and create the perfect ambiance in any room.

Whether you’re using Spotify Free or Premium, connecting it to Alexa takes your music experience to the next level.

Enjoy Spotify on iOS, Android, MacOS, PC and Smart TV. Want more Spotify guides and tools? Visit our homepage for MODs, updates, and tips.

FAQs

Yes! Spotify Free users can connect their accounts and stream music. However, playback is shuffle-only, and you’ll hear ads during playback.

You can add multiple voice profiles through Alexa’s Voice Match feature, each linked to its own Spotify account. Alexa will play music based on the recognized voice.

Yes! Use the Spotify desktop app or web player, then select your Alexa device from the Spotify Connect menu to play music remotely.

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