Setting up your home with multi-room music is easier than ever. You can choose from a variety of services, including Spotify and Amazon Music, and play the same song on multiple devices at once.
Connecting multiple music services
To use Multi-Room Music, you’ll need to connect your music services to Alexa. This can be done in two ways:
- By voice. From the Alexa app on your phone or tablet, go to Settings > Music and select which service you want Alexa to play from. You’ll then see a list of all the devices where you have access enabled for this service (for example “Alexa devices”). Tap on each device name until it turns green, indicating that they’re connected successfully with the selected music service.
Setting up multi-room music
Set up multi-room music
Connecting multiple music services to your Alexa devices is simple. First, link your Amazon account with a supported service (like Spotify) in the Alexa app. Then, follow the prompts on your device until it’s connected to Wi-Fi and ready for use.
Once you’ve set up multi-room music in the Alexa app on each device, you can start playing songs across all of them at once by saying something like: “Play The Chainsmokers on [device name].” Or if there are certain rooms where you don’t want to hear music from a certain service–like when having dinner or watching TV–you can choose just one room at a time by saying something like: “Play The Chainsmokers only on Living Room.”
You can play the same music on multiple Alexa devices at once.
You can play the same music on multiple Alexa devices at once.
- To play the same song on all of your devices, say “Alexa” followed by “play [the name of the artist or album].” For example, if you want to listen to Beyonce’s Lemonade album in its entirety, say: “Alexa, play Lemonade.”
- If you want each device to play something different, say “Alexa” followed by “[name] [play/pause]” or “[name] [next track]. You can also pause all playing music with “Alexa pause all.”
Alexa makes it easy to set up multi-room music, so get started today!
Sure! Here is a step-by-step guide on how to set up multi-room music on Alexa:
- Start by ensuring that you have multiple Alexa-enabled devices in different rooms of your house, such as Echo devices or compatible speakers.
- Make sure all your devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. This is essential for setting up multi-room music.
- Open the Alexa app on your smartphone or tablet. If you don’t have the app, you can download it for free from your device’s app store.
- Tap on the “Devices” tab at the bottom right corner of the app.
- Next, tap on the “+” icon at the top right corner to add a new device. Select “Add Multi-Room Music Speakers” from the list.
- You will see a list of all the Alexa-enabled devices available on your network. Select the devices that you want to add to your multi-room music group by tapping on them. You can choose two or more devices.
- After selecting the devices, tap on the “Next” button at the top right corner.
- Now, you can give your multi-room music group a name. Choose a name that will help you identify the group, such as “Living Room” or “Whole House”. Type the name in the provided field and tap on the “Save” button.
- Alexa will now create the multi-room music group using the selected devices. This may take a few moments.
- Once the group is created, you will see a confirmation message. Tap on the “Done” button to finish the setup process.
- Your multi-room music group is now ready to use! To start playing music, simply ask Alexa to play your favorite songs, playlists, or radio stations. For example, you can say “Alexa, play some relaxing music in the Living Room”.
- The music will automatically sync and play on all the devices in the multi-room music group.
That’s it! You have successfully set up multi-room music on Alexa. You can now enjoy synchronized music playback in multiple rooms of your house. Remember, you can easily add or remove devices from the multi-room music group using the Alexa app whenever needed.
FAQ
Certainly! Here are 10 frequently asked questions about setting up multi-room music on Alexa, along with their answers:
- Q: What is multi-room music on Alexa?
A: Multi-room music on Alexa allows you to play synchronized music across multiple Alexa-enabled devices in different rooms of your house. It enables you to create a group of devices and enjoy the same audio content simultaneously. - Q: How many devices can I add to a multi-room music group?
A: You can add two or more Alexa-enabled devices to a multi-room music group. The exact number of devices you can add may vary depending on your specific setup and device compatibility. - Q: Can I include non-Amazon Echo speakers in a multi-room music group?
A: Yes, you can include compatible non-Amazon Echo speakers in a multi-room music group. Many third-party speakers with built-in Alexa functionality can be added to enhance your multi-room music experience. - Q: How do I create a multi-room music group on Alexa?
A: To create a multi-room music group on Alexa, open the Alexa app, go to the “Devices” tab, tap on the “+” icon, select “Add Multi-Room Music Speakers”, choose the devices you want to include, give the group a name, and save it. The app will guide you through the process. - Q: Can I play different music in different rooms with multi-room music?
A: No, with multi-room music on Alexa, all devices in a group will play the same audio content simultaneously. However, you can create multiple groups with different devices to play different music in different rooms. - Q: Can I control the volume for each device in a multi-room music group?
A: Yes, you can control the volume independently for each device in a multi-room music group. Use voice commands or adjust the volume manually on each device to fine-tune the audio experience. - Q: What if I accidentally remove a device from a multi-room music group?
A: If you accidentally remove a device from a multi-room music group, you can easily add it back using the Alexa app. Just go to the devices tab, select “Multi-Room Music Groups,” choose the group, and add the desired device back to the group. - Q: Can I use multi-room music with music streaming services like Spotify or Apple Music?
A: Yes, you can use multi-room music with popular music streaming services like Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and more. Simply link your accounts in the Alexa app and select the desired service as your default music provider. - Q: Can I play multi-room music on Alexa from my smartphone or tablet?
A: Yes, you can use your smartphone or tablet to control and play multi-room music on Alexa. Just make sure you have the Alexa app installed and logged in with your Amazon account. - Q: Can I use multi-room music with voice-controlled smart home devices?
A: Yes, multi-room music on Alexa seamlessly integrates with voice-controlled smart home devices. You can use voice commands to control both your multi-room music group and other compatible smart home devices in your home.
