How to Manage Amazon Music Playlists With Alexa

Amazon Music users can manage music playlists through simple voice commands with Alexa. Harnessing the power of Alexa doesn’t just streamline the process but also transforms it into an interactive experience.

When you want to manage Amazon Music playlists With Alexa all you need is an Amazon Echo device configured with Amazon Music Unlimited. Then, you can give voice instructions to Alexa.

Organizing music can be effortlessly achieved based on your preference, whether through voice commands or the Amazon Alexa app.

Set Amazon Music as the Default Music Service

To ensure Amazon Music responds to my Echo device by default, you must ensure it’s set as the default music provider. Here is how you can check:

Opening the app on your mobile device, tap More at the bottom of the screen, followed by Settings.

In Settings, look for Music & Podcasts, followed by Default Family Services.

Here, you can choose Amazon Music Unlimited as a default music service for different services.

This way, when I ask Alexa to play music, it automatically uses Amazon Music without specifying the service each time.

Manage Amazon Music Playlists With Alexa Using Voice Commands

Create a playlist on Amazon Music using Alexa by saying, “Alexa, create a new playlist.” Alexa will prompt you for the name.

Modifying the playlist is just as easy.

If I find a song I want to add, I tell Alexa, “Add this song to my playlist,” and she handles it. Just specify the playlist name if I have more than one.

Here are some voice commands I frequently use to manage my playlists:

Create a Playlist: “Alexa, create a new playlist named [Playlist Name].”
Add a Song: “Alexa, add this song to my [Playlist Name] playlist.”
Remove a Song: “Alexa, remove this song from my [Playlist Name] playlist.”
Play a Playlist: “Alexa, play my [Playlist Name] playlist.”

How to Create a Playlist With Amazon Music App

Create a new playlist in the Amazon Music Application with ease. Here is what you need to do:

Open the Amazon Music application and click Library, followed by Playlists.

Next, click on the + New Playlist, give it a name, and tap Save.

The created playlist is available immediately. If I’m using a PC, the process is pretty much the same, although the layout might slightly differ due to screen size.

Making Changes to the Existing Amazon Echo Playlist

Add Songs to a Playlist

When I discover a new favorite song and decide that it belongs in one of my playlists, here’s what I do to add it in:

In the playlist view, click three little dots to open the menu, followed by the Add Songs option.

Using the search bar, search for a song to be added and tap on a plus sign to add it to the current playlist.

Once added the song to the playlist immediately.

Delete Songs From a Playlist

Sometimes, a song is no longer needed in the playlist. Removing it is just as easy as adding a new one:

Inside a playlist, access the More Options menu (denoted by three dots) and select Remove from Playlist

Edit Playlists

To rearrange the songs in my Amazon Music playlist, tap on a playlist you want to modify. Press, hold, and drag songs to their new positions. Once satisfied with the new order, click Done in the top right corner.

Can Anyone Create Playlists With Alexa?

Creating playlists with Alexa is a feature available to users with an Amazon Music account.

Anyone with access to such an account can create personalized playlists through simple voice commands or an application.

Here are a few pointers to keep in mind:

User accounts must be linked to Amazon Music; third-party services might have different commands or not support voice-controlled playlist creation with Alexa.
If multiple Amazon accounts are used within the household, make sure to use the account currently active on the Echo device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it possible to manage Amazon Music playlists with Alexa using voice commands when using Amazon Music?

Yes, you can manage your playlists by voice with Alexa. You can ask Alexa to add specific songs or reorder them to edit an existing playlist. Just say, “Alexa, add [song name] to my ,” or use similar commands to modify the content.

Can I create a playlist on Alexa for Apple Music and Amazon Music?

Yes, you can create a playlist on Alexa for both Apple Music and Amazon Music. For Apple Music, after setting it up as your default music service in the Alexa app, you can ask Alexa to create a new playlist. Similarly, with Amazon Music, you can ask Alexa to create a new playlist, and she will prompt you to name it.