Play Music with Alexa Using Your Voice

To play music, use common playback commands like, "Play," or "Stop."

Note: Some Alexa features and services can vary by country and device type.

Basic Music Commands

  • "Shuffle" or "Stop shuffle."
  • "Stop" or "Pause."
  • "Play" or "Resume."

Music Service Commands

  • "Play [song / album / artist]."
  • "Play [emotion] music."
  • "Play [station name]."
  • "Play [playlist name]."
  • "Play a Prime Playlist."
  • "Play [song] from Prime Music."
  • "Show me [songs / playlists / genres] from Prime Music."
  • "Who's the lead singer for [band]?"