The various Amazon Echo devices are great at playing music and some may add that the sound quality is surprisingly good. There are some ways to listen to your favorite songs on Echo. The easiest way is to simply say Alexa, play this… or other Amazon Music services.
But what about playing music that is on our PC? You can, of course, stream music from your PC to Amazon Echo but the method may not be as simple as saying Alexa plays…
This article provides a detailed guide on how to play music from your PC on Amazon Echo.
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MUSIC STREAMING FROM A PC TO ECHO
The following method is an example of how to configure Amazon Echo on a Windows 10 computer. The steps and the installation process may differ if you are using a previous Windows operating system.
Here’s how to do it on Windows 10:
1. GO TO THE AMAZON ALEXA PAGE
Start the browser of your choice and open the Amazon Alexa page. Once you are on the page, log in to access all the menus.
2. SELECT SETTINGS
The Settings option is located on the left side of the Home menu. After clicking Settings, find Echo in Devices and click on it.
3. ASSOCIATE A NEW DEVICE
After selecting Amazon Echo, choose Bluetooth, then click on Associate a new device to confirm.
4. START WINDOWS SETTINGS 10
Open the Settings menu on your Windows computer and select Devices.
5. ADD AMAZON ECHO
Choose Bluetooth and other devices in the Devices menu, then select the Add Bluetooth or other device option. As soon as Echo appears in the menu, click on its name to establish a connection with your Windows computer.
6. CONFIRMATION OF CONNECTION
After the connection has been established correctly, you will be able to see Echo as connected. Alexa will also tell you that a new connection has been established. At this point, you can listen to music from your PC on your Amazon Echo regardless of the music app you are using.
LOADING MUSIC FROM YOUR PC
Amazon Music gives you the ability to upload music from your PC and then listen to it with Echo or another Alexa enabled device. This method is quite useful as you can ask Alexa to play any song loaded on your PC. Use the following steps to get songs from your PC on Amazon Music:
1. START THE AMAZON MUSIC APP
Click on the Amazon Music app to open it, then select My Music. The My music menu has a Select music to load button on the right. Click on the button to start uploading.
2. PERFORM A SELECTION
After clicking on the Upload button, a pop-up window will appear asking you to choose files or folders. Click on an option and go to the music file or folder you want to upload. Confirm your choice by clicking OK and the songs will be uploaded to Amazon Music.
3. CONFIRM LOADING
Once the upload is complete, another pop-up window will appear to inform you about the upload status. Click OK to confirm and now you can ask Alexa to play the loaded music.
Note: Amazon Music allows you to upload only 250 songs to the library. However, if you choose a paid Amazon Music storage plan, you can get up to 250,000 songs.
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REPRODUCTION OF MUSIC FROM OTHER DEVICES ON AMAZON ECHO
In addition to your PC, you can also associate other devices such as smartphones and tablets to play music on Amazon Echo. Installation is simple and straightforward, so feel free to try.
1. JOIN YOUR ECHO
Stand next to your Amazon Echo with your smart device and pair it with Alexa. The echo will enter the association mode.
2. START THE BLUETOOTH SETTINGS
Access Bluetooth settings on your smart device and touch Amazon Echo. It will appear under Other Devices if the pairing is performed for the first time. Once the connection is established, you will be able to see it in the Bluetooth menu. Alexa will also inform you of the connection.
3. OPEN THE PREFERRED MUSIC APP
After that, you just have to open your favorite music app and select the audio you want to play. The sound should start coming through Alexa. You can also use voice commands to manage playback and volume.
To conclude
Amazon Echo offers incredible versatility and you can combine it with almost any device. The association of Echo to the PC requires some steps, but it’s worth it. You can have unlimited access to music files on your PC and it is not necessary to subscribe to a premium package.
