Spotify on Alexa used to be limited to the paid-for platform, but now users of Spotify Free can also use their voice to summon music. Let's go through the steps and streaming platforms you can utilize. There are obviously restrictions, but, if you're looking to save the $9.99 / £9.99 per month of an Apple Music or Spotify subscription, or the $7.99 / £7.99 for Amazon Music Unlimited access, this guide delivers all the ways you can listen to music on your Alexa speaker for free. But thanks to a new ad-supported service from Amazon itself, and Spotify loosening restrictions, Alexa-enabled devices can now stream music without charge.Īnd speakers like the Amazon Echo Show range and the Amazon Echo Studio deliver top-quality music quality, too. These days, a music subscription seems to be another life tax, just like fuel, bills and, of course, Netflix.

After all, Amazon Music is the only place where you can jam out to Garth Brooks's 'Friends in Low Places.' That's a win for Bezos if I've ever seen one.If you're the proud owner of an Amazon Echo - or any smart speaker with Alexa built-in - it's possible to enjoy hours of music for free. Considering how essential Prime feels these days, I wouldn't be surprised to see some users jump ship. A new 'Podcast Previews' tool selects soundbites from specific episodes of a show, which could make discovering your next favorite podcast a little easier.īetween the free streaming library and the focus on podcasts, it's clear Amazon is coming for Spotify's crown with this move. Wondery shows like SmartLess are now played ad-free for Prime members, as are all Amazon-exclusive shows. Of course, because no music streaming platform can just stick to, you know, music, Amazon is also promoting its podcast lineup with today's announcement. Neither of those limitations is unlikely to matter to anyone who uses streaming music enough to pay for it, which isn't this plan's targeted audience. So what other differences remain between Amazon Music Prime and the $8.99 (Prime-subsidized) Unlimited plan? Prime-only listeners can't listen offline - again, with the exception of All-Access playlists - and can't stream Amazon's high-fidelity audio.

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