How to link streaming music services to your smart speaker

Step by step

1. 1 min

   Open the management application

   Launch the dedicated control application for your smart speaker on your mobile device. Ensure your smartphone is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as the speaker to facilitate discovery.

   Note: Verify that your speaker is powered on and showing a ready state before proceeding.
2. 30 sec

   Access device settings

   Locate the Settings or Device Preferences menu within the application interface. On Amazon Alexa, navigate to More > Settings > Music & Podcasts. On Google Home, navigate to Settings > Music.

3. 1 min

   Link your streaming provider

   Select Link New Service or Add Music Service from the list of options. Choose your provider from the presented list, such as Apple Music, Spotify, or Tidal.

4. 1 min

   Authorize account access

   Follow the browser prompt to log into your music service account using your credentials. Approve the permission request to allow the smart speaker ecosystem to access your playlists and playback history.

   Note: A secure web portal will open to handle authentication locally.
5. 30 sec

   Set the default service

   Return to the Music settings menu to designate the newly linked service as your default provider. This action ensures that voice commands like 'Play jazz' automatically route through your preferred platform.

   Note: Setting a default avoids the need to append the service name to every command.
6. 30 sec

   Test the voice command

   Speak a playback command to your smart speaker to confirm connectivity. Say 'Play music' or 'Play my favorites' to verify the stream initiates successfully.

   Note: If playback fails, ensure your subscription is active and not currently playing on another device.