Amazon Alexa Echo devices don’t natively support Apple’s proprietary AirPlay technology. Therefore, you can’t directly stream audio files from your Apple device to an Alexa-powered speaker using AirPlay. If you are still desperate to connect your iPhone, iPad, or Mac to Alexa Echo devices, pair it with Bluetooth or WiFi. This guide explains the detailed steps to connect your iPhone or iPad to an Alexa Echo speaker.
Steps to Stream Apple Music on Alexa Echo Without AirPlay
1. Ensure your Alexa Echo speaker is turned on and say, “Alexa, pair.” Within a few moments, Alexa will reply, “Searching.”
2. Go to Settings on your iPhone and select Bluetooth. Your iPhone will scan for devices in a wireless range.
3. Choose your Alexa Echo speaker and pair it via Bluetooth. If the connection is successful, Alexa will say, “Connected to <device name>.”
4. Get the Alexa app from the App Store on your iPhone. Once installed, run the app and set up your Echo device with your iPhone.
5. After setting it up, tap the More button in the bottom right corner of the app.
6. From the options, click Settings and select Music & Podcasts.
7. Click Link New Service and choose Apple Music.
8. Sign in with your Apple ID to link your account. Then, set Apple Music as the default music app to finish the process.
That’s it. You can now ask Alexa to play songs from your Apple Music account.
Steps to Stream Amazon Music on Alexa Echo via iPhone
1. Run the Amazon Music app on an iPhone. If you haven’t installed it, visit the App Store and install it.
2. Check if your Alexa Echo device and iPhone are paired to the same WiFi.
3. Play any music in the app and tap the Cast icon to scan for devices.
4. From the scanned devices list, choose your Alexa Echo to stream music on it wirelessly.
Can I Control Apple TV Using Alexa Echo Without AirPlay?
Yes. Apple TV and Alexa Echo devices support Bluetooth. You can pair your Alexa Echo speaker to an Apple TV and use Alexa commands to control playback, adjust volume, and launch apps. To do so, go to Settings and enable Bluetooth on your Apple TV.
Then, run the Alexa app on your iPhone, go to Devices, select All Devices, and choose Amazon Echo. Click Bluetooth Devices and choose Pair New Device. Further, select your Apple TV to establish a connection with your Alexa Echo speaker. After pairing, you can say, “Alexa, play <movie tile>” to play a movie on your Apple TV.
FAQ
No, the Alexa Echo Dot device doesn’t support AirPlay.
