{"id":4482,"date":"2022-11-08T12:34:30","date_gmt":"2022-11-08T12:34:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/?p=4482"},"modified":"2023-10-03T15:33:23","modified_gmt":"2023-10-03T15:33:23","slug":"alexa-not-playing-spotify","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-spotify\/","title":{"rendered":"7 Reasons Alexa Not Playing Spotify (Fixed)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>\u201cAlexa, Play Imagine Dragons Latest Songs\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Asking Alexa for the last 3 minutes but she\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-responding-but-lighting-up\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-responding-but-lighting-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">not even bothering to respond<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, why is Alexa not playing Spotify?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>So, you&#8217;re trying to listen to your favorite tunes on Spotify through your Amazon Echo, but for some reason, <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-apple-music\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-apple-music\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alexa just won&#8217;t play anything<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You&#8217;ve also tried saying, &#8220;Alexa, play my playlist,&#8221; and &#8220;Alexa, play Spotify,&#8221; but she seems to be struggling.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>No more worries. Though Alexa is an excellent device, there can still be some other issues rather than technical ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many possibilities why <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/can-you-play-spotify-on-alexa\/\">Alexa is not playing Spotify<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s why I\u2019m going to start a brief discussion on the issue with the multiple solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, buckle up! And let\u2019s get down to the business.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-spotify\/#7_Reasons_And_Fixes_for_Alexa_Not_Playing_Spotify\" title=\"7 Reasons And Fixes for Alexa Not Playing Spotify\">7 Reasons And Fixes for Alexa Not Playing Spotify<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-spotify\/#1_Update_Alexa_and_Spotify_Apps\" title=\"1. Update Alexa and Spotify Apps\">1. Update Alexa and Spotify Apps<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-spotify\/#2_Not_Connected_To_The_Internet_or_Poor_Connection\" title=\"2. Not Connected To The Internet or Poor Connection\">2. Not Connected To The Internet or Poor Connection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-spotify\/#3_Alexa_Is_Unable_To_Understand_Your_Command\" title=\"3. Alexa Is Unable To Understand Your Command\">3. Alexa Is Unable To Understand Your Command<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-spotify\/#4_Clear_Spotify_App_Cache\" title=\"4. Clear Spotify App Cache\">4. Clear Spotify App Cache<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-spotify\/#5_Make_Spotify_Default_Music_Player\" title=\"5. Make Spotify Default Music Player\">5. Make Spotify Default Music Player<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-spotify\/#6_Power_Cycle_Amazon_Echo_Device\" title=\"6. Power Cycle Amazon Echo Device\">6. Power Cycle Amazon Echo Device<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-spotify\/#7_Finally_Reset_Alexa_Device\" title=\"7. Finally Reset Alexa Device\">7. Finally Reset Alexa Device<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-spotify\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\" title=\"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)\">Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-spotify\/#How_to_connect_Alexa_to_Spotify_on_your_iPhone\" title=\"How to connect Alexa to Spotify on your iPhone?\">How to connect Alexa to Spotify on your iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-spotify\/#How_to_link_Spotify_to_Alexa\" title=\"How to link Spotify to Alexa?\">How to link Spotify to Alexa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-spotify\/#How_do_you_connect_Spotify_to_Alexa_without_the_app\" title=\"How do you connect Spotify to Alexa without the app?\">How do you connect Spotify to Alexa without the app?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-spotify\/#Conclusion\" title=\"Conclusion\">Conclusion<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-playing-spotify\/#Related_Articles\" title=\"Related Articles\">Related Articles<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Reasons_And_Fixes_for_Alexa_Not_Playing_Spotify\"><\/span>7 Reasons And Fixes for Alexa Not Playing Spotify<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-post-featured-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1160\" height=\"770\" src=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1-1.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image\" alt=\"Alexa Not Playing Spotify\" style=\"object-fit:cover;\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1-1.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1-1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1-1-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1-1-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>Before getting into the solutions, please ensure that you have got a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.spotify.com\/us\/premium\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.spotify.com\/us\/premium\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">premium Spotify account<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Alexa will not play any song if you have a free version of Spotify and trying to play premium music.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that\u2019s fine, then let&#8217;s dig into some other possibilities: why is Alexa not playing Spotify?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Update_Alexa_and_Spotify_Apps\"><\/span>1. Update Alexa and Spotify Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"495\" src=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Update-Alexa-and-Spotify-Apps-1024x495.jpg\" alt=\"Update Alexa and Spotify Apps\" class=\"wp-image-10312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Update-Alexa-and-Spotify-Apps-1024x495.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Update-Alexa-and-Spotify-Apps-300x145.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Update-Alexa-and-Spotify-Apps-768x372.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Update-Alexa-and-Spotify-Apps.jpg 1174w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When did you update your Alexa or Spotify app?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Amazon keeps updating its product\u2019s software frequently, and there is the possibility that your Alexa app has outdated software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At the same time, if the Spotify app has the old version, you may need to update it as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The quickest way to update these apps is, by going into your mobile app store from where you downloaded these apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Search for the particular app and then click on the Update option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another way is by going into the Settings\/About Section of each app and checking out the app version you\u2019re using.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If it\u2019s an old version, click on Update Version, and you\u2019ve all done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you\u2019ve updated to the latest version try connecting them again, and then ask Alexa to play your desired playlist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019ll surely gonna work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How to update firmware of Amazon alexa echo dot\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/khTkNf3riaE?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Not_Connected_To_The_Internet_or_Poor_Connection\"><\/span>2. Not Connected To The Internet or Poor Connection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The big issue sometimes comes from the smallest mistake.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A mistake to overlook the root of the connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, I\u2019m talking about the Wi-Fi connection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A weak internet connection will not help you <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/?s=play+music+on+Alexa\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/?s=play+music+on+Alexa\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">play music on Alexa<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please make sure that your internet speed is high, plus <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/connect-alexa-to-wi-fi\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/connect-alexa-to-wi-fi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Echo Dot is connected to the internet<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can cross-check internet speed by asking <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/how-to-keep-alexa-playing-music-all-night\/\">Alexa to play music <\/a>on any other device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If that doesn\u2019t work, it\u2019s a sign that there is an issue with the internet, not with Alexa or Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"883\" height=\"532\" src=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Not-Connected-To-The-Internet-or-Poor-Connection.jpg\" alt=\"Not Connected To The Internet or Poor Connection\" class=\"wp-image-10313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Not-Connected-To-The-Internet-or-Poor-Connection.jpg 883w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Not-Connected-To-The-Internet-or-Poor-Connection-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Not-Connected-To-The-Internet-or-Poor-Connection-768x463.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 883px) 100vw, 883px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also contact your internet service provider to fix the internet issue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Moreover, a limited bandwidth can be a solid reason why Alexa is not playing music on Spotify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because Alexa is out of reach, and your command is not reaching her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The best way to ensure that at least this is not the issue is to increase the internet bandwidth and then try again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Alexa_Is_Unable_To_Understand_Your_Command\"><\/span>3. Alexa Is Unable To Understand Your Command<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Alexa-Is-Unable-To-Understand-Your-Command-1024x579.jpg\" alt=\"Alexa Is Unable To Understand Your Command\" class=\"wp-image-10315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Alexa-Is-Unable-To-Understand-Your-Command-1024x579.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Alexa-Is-Unable-To-Understand-Your-Command-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Alexa-Is-Unable-To-Understand-Your-Command-768x434.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Alexa-Is-Unable-To-Understand-Your-Command.jpg 1222w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>How many <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/smart-devices\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/smart-devices\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alexa devices<\/a> do you have in the home, one or more? Maybe more than one!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But you\u2019re just commanding \u201cAlexa, play Spotify.\u201d That\u2019s really confusing among all devices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>They even can\u2019t understand whom you\u2019re asking to play. That\u2019s why all the <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-responding-but-lighting-up\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-not-responding-but-lighting-up\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Alexa devices are quiet and not responding<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I\u2019ve got an idea!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to change the name of each device as per your location, then give her command with the name of the song, playlist, artist, album, etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, you can say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cAlexa, Play Love Song Playlist in My Bedroom Echo Dot Spotify\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This command has clear instructions for Alexa to do an action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But there is also a possibility that Alexa may not play the song, because your <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-spotify-commands\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/alexa-spotify-commands\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">voice command<\/a> is not clear to her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So make sure that your command is louder and clearer to Alexa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Clear_Spotify_App_Cache\"><\/span>4. Clear Spotify App Cache<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fourth thing you can try is clearing the cache for the Spotify app on your mobile device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this, go to your device&#8217;s Settings > Application Manager > Spotify > Storage > <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/clear-cache-and-data-on-firestick\/\">Clear Cache.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once you&#8217;ve cleared the cache, restart both the app and your Echo device and try playing some music again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Fix HUGE Data\/Storage folder in Spotify | Clear Cache | Windows Fix Guide\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/_KEHH4wYsYs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Make_Spotify_Default_Music_Player\"><\/span>5. Make Spotify Default Music Player<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If Clearing the cache didn&#8217;t work, the next thing to try is making Spotify your default music player within the Alexa app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To do this follow these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Open the Alexa app on your mobile device.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to Settings &gt; Music &amp; Media &gt; Default Services.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"541\" src=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Make-Spotify-Default-Music-Player-1024x541.jpg\" alt=\"Make Spotify Default Music Player\" class=\"wp-image-10316\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Make-Spotify-Default-Music-Player-1024x541.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Make-Spotify-Default-Music-Player-300x159.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Make-Spotify-Default-Music-Player-768x406.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Make-Spotify-Default-Music-Player.jpg 1239w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol>\n<li>Tap on the toggle next to Spotify and make sure it&#8217;s turned on.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Power_Cycle_Amazon_Echo_Device\"><\/span>6. Power Cycle Amazon Echo Device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re still having trouble getting Spotify to play on your Echo, try power cycling (or restarting) the device.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can do this by <a href=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/does-alexa-have-to-be-plugged-in-to-work\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/does-alexa-have-to-be-plugged-in-to-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unplugging your Echo from its power source<\/a> for about 30 seconds, then plugging it back in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once it&#8217;s powered back on, try playing some music from Spotify again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Finally_Reset_Alexa_Device\"><\/span>7. Finally Reset Alexa Device<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can try resetting your Echo device completely if none of the steps above have worked.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before proceeding, make sure you know how to set up your device again since this will delete all of your custom settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In order to completely reset your Echo, press and hold the microphone off and volume down buttons at the same time for about 20 seconds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"613\" src=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Finally-Reset-Alexa-Device-1024x613.jpg\" alt=\"Finally Reset Alexa Device\" class=\"wp-image-10317\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Finally-Reset-Alexa-Device-1024x613.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Finally-Reset-Alexa-Device-300x179.jpg 300w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Finally-Reset-Alexa-Device-768x459.jpg 768w, https:\/\/smarterve.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/Finally-Reset-Alexa-Device.jpg 1090w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Hopefully, Spotify will also start working again after your Echo has been reset to factory defaults.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions_FAQs\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n<div id=\"rank-math-faq\" class=\"rank-math-block\">\n<div class=\"rank-math-list \">\n<div id=\"faq-question-1667564900758\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_connect_Alexa_to_Spotify_on_your_iPhone\"><\/span>How to connect Alexa to Spotify on your iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You need to do the following to connect Alexa to Spotify on your iPhone:<\/p>\n<p>Log in to Spotify with your Amazon Alexa account.\u00a0<br \/>When you are logged in, tap on the menu icon and select Settings.<\/p>\n<p>Click on Music and Podcasts and then tap on Linked Services.<\/p>\n<p>When prompted, toggle on Spotify and enter your login credentials.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"faq-question-1667564929499\" class=\"rank-math-list-item\">\n<h3 class=\"rank-math-question \"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_link_Spotify_to_Alexa\"><\/span>How to link Spotify to Alexa?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"rank-math-answer \">\n\n<p>You can link your Spotify account to Alexa in the following way:<\/p>\n<p>First, open the Amazon Alexa app on your phone.<\/p>\n<p>Select &#8220;Settings&#8221; 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