How To Link SiriusXM To Alexa (And Tips For Using It)
SiriusXM is one of the more robust music apps on the market, and if you have an Amazon Alexa device, linking your SiriusXM account takes just a few seconds. Since Alexa's debut on the original Amazon Echo in 2014, it's been impressive to watch the digital assistant's constant growth. Today, Alexa can do everything from check the weather, control smart home devices, make group video calls, and even order stuff directly from Amazon.
One of the biggest ways Alexa's grown is its compatibility with other apps/services. If someone has an Echo Show, for example, they can now stream movies and TV shows from Netflix, Hulu, Tubi, and more. Alexa also offers direct integration with Xbox game consoles and has an official Domino's app so people can order pizza with just their voice. The more Alexa branches out to these third-party things, the more useful it becomes.
This also applies to music services. Alexa is compatible with a wide array of options, such as Spotify, Apple Music, and Tidal. Also included is SiriusXM. While most people think of SiriusXM as nothing more than premium radio stations for their car, its music, talk, and sports channels are also available in a lot of other places — including Alexa speakers. For SiriusXM subscribers who want to listen to their favorite channels with Alexa, linking accounts takes just a couple of minutes. To get started, open the Alexa mobile app and tap the 'Play' button on the bottom of the screen. Scroll down to the bottom of the page, tap the 'SiriusXM' logo, and tap 'Enable To Use' to add the SiriusXM skill to your Alexa account. When prompted, enter your SiriusXM email and password, tap 'Sign In,' and your account should be ready to use.
Once that's all done, using SiriusXM with Alexa is incredibly easy. Simply say 'Alexa,' followed by the station you want to hear. This can include commands like 'Alexa, play Hits 1 on SiriusXM,' or 'Alexa, play Oldies Party on SiriusXM.' No matter what channel or station you want to listen to, all of them can be played through Alexa. Users can ask Alexa for SiriusXM channels by their show name, channel number, or ask for a favorite genre.
Before running off and using SiriusXM with Alexa, there's one final tip to consider. After linking your SiriusXM account, it's recommended to set SiriusXM as Alexa's default music app. To do this, open the Alexa app, tap the 'More' button on the bottom of the screen, tap 'Settings,' scroll down, tap 'Music & Podcasts,' and tap 'Default Services.' On this page, tap the 'Change' button next to 'Music' and 'Artist And Genre Stations' and make sure they're both set to SiriusXM. Now, SiriusXM stations should play on Alexa without users having to say the app's name every single time. Instead of needing to tell Alexa 'play rock music on SiriusXM,' simply saying 'play rock music' will do the trick. Just like that, your Alexa speaker is ready to play SiriusXM tunes whenever you feel like it.
Source: SiriusXM