Imagine asking Alexa to play your favorite Spotify playlist.
But instead of hearing a track you like…
It starts playing some random song.
Oh right…
Your family uses the same Spotify account as you.
But did you know that you can all have a separate 1?
Continue reading to learn:
- 9 easy steps to set up multiple Spotify accounts.
- The different advantages of having this type of setup.
- How you can tell Alexa to switch between your Spotify accounts.
- And much, much more…
Can you have multiple Spotify accounts on Alexa?
You can have multiple Spotify accounts on Alexa.
But take note…
This isn’t an official feature of your Echo device.
So if you want to create this type of setup…
It’s best to consider the process as a tip or hack.
But don’t worry. Setting up different Spotify accounts will only take you a couple of minutes.
“If it’s not an official feature, how can I do it?”
Let me explain.
Since each Amazon account can only connect to 1 Spotify account…
You need to create a different Amazon account for each Spotify that you want to connect.
“Is setting up multiple Spotify accounts worth it?”
Well…
It all depends on what your needs are.
But setting up different Spotify accounts for different people certainly has its advantages.
And if you’re wondering what they are…
What are the advantages of having multiple Spotify accounts on Alexa?
The advantages of having multiple Spotify accounts on Alexa are as follows:
#1: You won’t depersonalize your Spotify account
When different people use the same Spotify account…
The app’s recommended music and playlists start to go all over the place.
And what do I mean by that?
Imagine listening to the calming instrumental music that Spotify recommended to you.
It’s exactly the type of music you want. And Spotify knows that.
But all of a sudden…
The song switches to hard rock music from the 80s.
“What the–”
Turns out, it’s your sibling’s kind of music.
And because he’s also using your account on Alexa…
Spotify recommended it too.
Don’t get me wrong. I don’t mean to say that hard rock music isn’t good because they are.
But I’m just saying…
It’s much better if Spotify recommends you the songs you actually prefer, right?
Instead of it mixing your music preferences with someone else’s.
Now, having separate Spotify accounts will guarantee that…
Your account will remain personalized to you.
And you won’t have to worry about being unfamiliar with the playlists on your own account.
Moreover, it’ll also let you…
#2: Play different songs in different rooms
If you have multiple Echo speakers…
You probably know that you can play the same song through them simultaneously.
But did you know that when using multiple Spotify accounts…
You can start to play different songs in different rooms?
This is a big advantage. That’s if you and another household member want to blast different songs at the same time.
All you need to do is grab an Echo speaker each.
And tell Alexa to switch to your personal Amazon account.
Convenient, right?
So if you’re interested in trying this setup now, I’m all up for helping you.
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How to set up multiple Spotify accounts on Alexa?
To set up multiple Spotify accounts on Alexa, you need to create new Amazon accounts first. Then, link each of them to their own separate Spotify accounts. After that, invite the new Amazon accounts to the “household” of your Alexa.
“Woah, that’s a lot.”
It could seem like that at first…
But once you start the process, you’ll realize that it isn’t hard at all.
Don’t worry. I’ll tell you the step-by-step process.
Step 1: Create new Amazon accounts.
For each Spotify account that you want to connect…
You also need to create 1 Amazon account.
But fortunately, it’s easy to sign up for Amazon.
Just head to Amazon’s sign-up page and input the credentials you’d like to use.
Step 2: Connect your new Amazon account to a Spotify account.
Here are the steps you need to follow:
- Open the Alexa app on your mobile device.
- Log in using your new Amazon account.
- Once you’re logged in, at the bottom right, tap More.
- Select Settings > Music & Podcasts.
- From the list, choose Spotify.
- If you can’t find Spotify, click the Link New Service tab.
- Tap Spotify.
- Choose Enable to Use and log in to your Spotify account.
Step 3: On the web, log in to your Alexa’s Amazon account.
Step 4: Go to the Household page of that account.
Step 5: Select Add Adult.
Step 6: Invite your new account to your Amazon Household.
You can do this by sending an invitation link to its email address.
Step 7: Accept the invitation.
After accepting the invitation…
You’ll now be able to access multiple Spotify accounts on your Alexa.
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How to use multiple Spotify accounts on Alexa?
Use multiple Spotify accounts on Alexa by letting different people use separate accounts.
This way, you won’t mix your playlists with anybody else’s.
As mentioned earlier, if you have multiple Echo speakers…
You can also play different Spotify music through each of them.
Just let each Echo speaker use a different Amazon account, and you’re good to go.
How to switch between multiple Spotify accounts on Alexa?
To switch between multiple Spotify accounts on Alexa you need to switch the Amazon profile that Alexa is using.
To do so, all you need to do is use the voice command…
“Alexa, switch to (Amazon account name) profile.”
And once you switch to that Amazon profile and ask Alexa to play Spotify…
It’ll play the Spotify account connected to the profile you’re using.
“How can I change the Spotify account connected to my Amazon?”
To change the Spotify account connected to your Amazon profile:
- Go to your Alexa app.
- Log in to your Amazon account.
- At the bottom right, tap More.
- Head to Music & Podcasts.
- Select Spotify and disable it.
- Enable Spotify again.
- Log in using the account you want to use.