Pandora + Alexa

To learn how to use your Echo and Alexa devices, select any of the options below:

Setup Pandora and Alexa from the Alexa App
Setup Pandora and Alexa from the Pandora app
Use Voice Commands with Alexa
Use Spanish Voice Commands with Alexa
Explicit Content filtering on Alexa
Sign out of Pandora on Alexa
Troubleshooting Pandora and Alexa

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Setup Pandora and Alexa from the Alexa app

To link your account from the Alexa app:

1. Go the Pandora skill page. 
2. Tap Enable to use.
3. Pandora app will automatically launch if installed on the same device.
   • If you're already logged in, tap Link Now.
   • If you're not already logged in, log in with your username and password, then tap Link now. 

If the Pandora app has not been downloaded to your device, you can still link your account by signing in with your Pandora username and password, then following the prompts to complete setup.

Change your default Music, Stations and Podcasts service to Pandora.

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Setup Pandora and Alexa from the Pandora app

To link your account on an iOS device:

1. Tap this link on your iOS device, or open Pandora and tap Profile > Settings (the gear icon in the top right) > Link with Alexa.
2. When prompted to Link with Alexa, select Start Linking.
3. You'll be taken to the Alexa app to select Link and to enable the Pandora skill. (If you do not have the Alexa app installed you will need to enter your Amazon account login and password first.)
4. Tap Finish Set Up.
5. Change your default Music, Stations and Podcasts service to Pandora.

To link your account on an Android device:

1. Tap this link on your Android device, or open Pandora and tap Profile > Settings (the gear icon in the top right) > Alexa > Link with Alexa.
2. Enter your Amazon login and password.
3. Change your default Music, Stations and Podcasts service to Pandora.

   

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Use Voice Commands with Alexa

Here are a few commands you can use while listening to Pandora on your Alexa device. Keep in mind that if you set Pandora as your default music and podcast service, you can request content without saying "on Pandora.”

• Request a podcast:
  • "Alexa, play [podcast] on Pandora."  
  • "Alexa, play the latest episode of [podcast] on Pandora."
  • "Alexa, play the first episode of [podcast] on Pandora."
• Request or create a station:
  • "Alexa, play [artist] radio on Pandora." If Alexa can't find what you're asking for in your collection, she'll automatically create a station for you.
• Use Thumbs:
  • "Alexa, Thumb Up this song," 
  • "Alexa, Thumb Down this song."
• Skip songs:
  • "Alexa, skip this song."
  • "Alexa, play the next episode of [podcast]"
• Control playback:
  • "Alexa, Stop/Play music on Pandora."
  • "Stop/Play [podcast] on Pandora."
• Fast forward or Rewind: 
  • "Skip ahead/Go back [time]."
  • "Fast forward/Rewind [podcast]."
• Control volume up or down:
  • "Alexa, volume up."
  • "Alexa, volume down."
• Find out what is playing: "Alexa, what is playing?"
• Pandora Premium subscribers can also ask Alexa to play playlists, as well as specific albums or songs: "Alexa, play Highway Companion by Tom Petty on Pandora."
  (You won't be able to create or edit playlists through Alexa, but you can do that from the Pandora app and your changes will carry over.)

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Use Spanish Voice Commands with Alexa

It's now possible to communicate with your Alexa device in Spanish.
 

To set your language to Spanish from the Alexa App:

• Tap Devices in the bottom right.
• Select Echo & Alexa.
• Select your Alexa device from the list.
• Tap Language and select Español (Estados Unidos).
• Confirm the changes to update your language preference.

For Alexa devices with displays, such as the Echo Show:

• Swipe down from the top of your screen.
• Tap on the Settings gear.
• Select Device Options.
• Tap Device Language and select Español (Estados Unidos).
• Confirm the changes to update your language preference.

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Explicit Content filtering and Alexa

Explicit Content filtering is on by default for in-home devices like these, since they are frequently used in family settings.

To adjust your Explicit Content settings on an Alexa device:

Open the Alexa app on your mobile device.

1. From the menu, select Settings.
2. Select Music and then Explicit Filter.
3. Use the toggle to turn Explicit Filter on or off.

For Amazon's support page on this topic, click here.

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Sign out of Pandora with Alexa

To sign out of the current Pandora account on your Alexa device:

1. Launch the Alexa app on your mobile device.
2. Tap the Menu button in the top left corner and then choose Settings. Select Music and tap Pandora.
3. Select Disable Skill to sign out.

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Troubleshooting Pandora and Alexa

Issues with Alexa are usually specific to the network you're using to access Pandora, so we recommend starting by rebooting your modem and router.

If you're still having the same problem, then please try the following steps:

1. Check to see if there are any updates available for your Amazon Alexa app or Pandora app and update if needed.
2. Make sure your mobile device is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your Amazon device.
3. Restart your Amazon device by unplugging the power source and plugging it back in.
4. Restart the Pandora app and Alexa app on your mobile device.

If you're having trouble using Pandora with Alexa devices, please visit the Amazon Support Center for more assistance.