To get more specific, call out a genre, artist, or song by name. Experiment with commands until you find what you want to hear. Alexa will let you know if it isn’t in her library.

Volume up or Volume downWho is this artist?What song is this?Stop or PauseNext or PreviousShuffle or Stop ShuffleListen to my playlist. Play a station I haven’t heard in a whilePlay something more like thisPlay the artist I was listening to yesterdayThumbs up or Thumbs down (to let Alexa know you like/dislike a song)

Streaming Other Music Services With Alexa

Alexa can even play third-party music services such as Spotify and iTunes through your Echo device if paired with a mobile device. To connect your smartphone or tablet to the Echo via Bluetooth: 

Access your Bluetooth pairing list on your mobile device. Say “Alexa, pair. ” Tap Echo on the Bluetooth listing your mobile device to connect. Play the music on your mobile device to send it through your Echo speaker.

What Can Else Alexa Play Besides Music?

In addition to live radio stations, Alexa can stream podcasts, news broadcasts, and much more. Try commands like these to explore everything Alexa has to offer:

“Alexa, play NPR. ”“Alexa, play CNN. ”“Alexa, play Ted Talks. ”