Amazon’s Echo Dot comes with Alexa, an intelligent personal assistant, that can play music, create shopping lists, set alarms, and much more. Spotify is a popular music streaming service that allows users to access millions of songs and playlists. Combining these two services can result in a fantastic music listening experience for all users.
If you are new to Echo Dot and want to know how to connect your Spotify account, then we are here to guide you. In this blog post, we will tell you about the different ways you can connect Spotify to your Echo Dot.
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What’s Needed
Before we get started on the different methods, there are a few things that you need:
- An Amazon Echo Dot
- A Spotify account with an active subscription
- A stable internet connection
What should I pay attention to?
Make sure your Echo Dot and Spotify accounts are both up to date. Also, keep in mind that you should have a stable internet connection, or you may encounter issues while trying to connect Spotify to Echo Dot. You should also make sure that your Amazon account is linked to the Alexa app.
Method 1: Connect Spotify and Echo Dot via Alexa App
To connect Spotify to your Amazon Echo Dot using the Alexa app, you can follow the steps below:
- Open the Alexa app on your phone or tablet
- Select Settings from the menu
- Select Music and then link new service
- Select Spotify and log in using your Spotify account details
- Select Default Services and then select Spotify as the default music service
- Now you can use voice commands to control your music playback. For example, say, "Alexa, play music by Ed Sheeran on Spotify."
Method 2: Connect Spotify and Echo Dot via Bluetooth
Another way to connect your Amazon Echo Dot to your Spotify account is by using Bluetooth. To do this, follow the steps below:
- Activate the Bluetooth mode on your speaker by pressing and holding the Bluetooth button until the light indicator starts flashing.
- On your Echo Dot, say, "Alexa, pair" and the device will start searching for Bluetooth devices within range.
- When Echo Dot finds your speaker, it will announce the speaker’s name.
- Select the Bluetooth speaker to connect
- After it is connected, you will hear an Alexa announcement confirming the pairing is complete.
- Once you have paired the speaker, all of the music you play through your Echo Dot will play through the speaker as well.
Method 3: Connect Spotify and Echo Dot via Wi-Fi
You can also directly connect your Echo Dot to your Spotify account using Wi-Fi. Here’s how:
- Open the Alexa app on your phone or tablet
- Select Settings from the menu
- Select Music and then link new service
- Select Spotify and log in using your Spotify details
- Select the Wi-Fi speaker option to connect to your Echo Dot on the app
- Once complete, you can use voice commands to stream Spotify music
Method 4: Use Spotify Connect
You can also use Spotify Connect to play music on your Echo Dot. Follow the steps below:
- Open the Spotify app on your phone or tablet
- Play any song on the app and select Devices available at the bottom of the screen
- Select your Echo Dot device and the music will start playing through it
Why can’t I Connect Spotify to my Echo Dot?
There can be a few different reasons why you may have trouble connecting your Echo Dot and Spotify account. Here are some reasons and how to fix them:
- Wi-Fi connection is weak – Make sure that your Echo Dot and phone/tablet are both connected to a strong Wi-Fi signal. If your Wi-Fi connection is weak, then you may experience issues in linking the Echo Dot and Spotify account.
- The Alexa app or Spotify app needs updating – Make sure that you have the latest version of the Alexa app and Spotify app installed on your phone/tablet. Check the app store for updates that may solve any issues you may be experiencing.
- Your Echo Dot or Spotify account may need to restart – Restart both your Echo Dot and Spotify account to refresh their connections. This will resolve most issues.
Suggestions
If you are still having problems, you can try resetting your Echo Dot to its factory settings. This will erase all settings on the device and help to solve any issues. You can also try to unlink and then re-link your Spotify account from the Alexa app.
5 FAQs
Q: Can I play specific songs on Spotify with my Echo Dot?
A: Yes, you can play specific songs using voice commands like "Alexa, play ‘Shape of You’ by Ed Sheeran on Spotify."
Q: Will my Echo Dot pause my music playback if I get a phone call?
A: Yes, if you get a phone call, your Echo Dot will pause the music playback until you end the call.
Q: Can I skip songs or adjust the volume with my voice on Spotify?
A: Yes, you can use voice commands like "Alexa, play the next song" or "Alexa, minimize the volume" to skip songs or adjust the volume.
Q: Do I need Spotify Premium to play music on my Echo Dot?
A: Yes, you need to have a premium subscription to Spotify to play music on your Echo Dot.
Q: Can I connect multiple Echo Dots to the same Spotify account?
A: Yes, you can connect multiple Echo Dots to the same Spotify account, but you can only stream on one device at a time.
Conclusion
Connecting your Spotify account to your Amazon Echo Dot can make your music listening experience much better. In this post, we explained to you different methods that you can use to connect Spotify to your Echo Dot. We hope this post was helpful to you. If you have any questions or queries, feel free to drop them in the comments section below.