Connecting your SiriusXM subscription to an Amazon Alexa-enabled device, like an Echo speaker, allows you to play your favorite music channels, talk shows, and sports broadcasts using simple voice commands. The setup process involves enabling the SiriusXM “skill” within the Alexa app, which links your two accounts and unlocks hands-free listening throughout your home visit siriusxm.com/activate tv.
Getting Started: What You’ll Need
Before you begin, make sure you have the following two items ready:
- An active SiriusXM subscription that includes streaming access. Most modern SiriusXM plans and trials include this feature.
- The Amazon Alexa app installed on your smartphone or tablet, and logged into your Amazon account.
How to Link the SiriusXM Skill in the Alexa App
Enabling the skill is a one-time setup process that connects your SiriusXM account to your Alexa ecosystem.
- Open the Alexa App: Launch the Amazon Alexa app on your mobile device.
- Navigate to Skills & Games: Tap the More button in the bottom-right corner of the app, then select Skills & Games from the menu.
- Search for SiriusXM: Use the search bar at the top of the Skills & Games screen to look for “SiriusXM”.
- Enable the Skill: Select the official SiriusXM skill from the search results and tap the Enable To Use button.
- Link Your Account: You will be prompted to sign in with your SiriusXM streaming credentials. Enter the username and password for your SiriusXM account to authorize the connection. If you have the SiriusXM app installed and are already logged in, you may be able to link your accounts seamlessly with a single tap. Be aware that usernames are often case-sensitive.
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Once linked, you are ready to start using voice commands to control SiriusXM.
Using Voice Commands with Alexa
After enabling the skill, you can ask Alexa to play any SiriusXM content. The key is to specify “on SiriusXM” at the end of your command.
- To play a channel by name, say, “Alexa, play The Highway on SiriusXM”.
- To play by channel number, say, “Alexa, play channel 56 on SiriusXM”.
- To listen to an on-demand show, you can say, “Alexa, play The Howard Stern Show on SiriusXM”.
- To resume your last-played channel, simply say, “Alexa, play SiriusXM”.
Set SiriusXM as Your Default Music Service
To make voice commands even simpler, you can set SiriusXM as your default music provider. This removes the need to say “on SiriusXM” every time you make a request.
- In the Alexa app, go to More > Settings.
- Select Music & Podcasts.
- Under Account Settings, tap Default Services.
- Choose SiriusXM as your default music library and default station service.
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Troubleshooting Common Login Issues
If you have trouble linking your account or playing content, here are a few common solutions:
- Playback Stops: A SiriusXM streaming subscription can only be used on one device at a time. If music stops, it may be because someone else has logged into your account elsewhere.
- Linking Fails or Shows a White Screen: Double-check that you are entering the correct, case-sensitive username and password. Sometimes, using the Alexa website on a desktop computer (alexa.amazon.com) can make it easier to enter your credentials correctly.
- Changed Password: If you recently reset your SiriusXM password, you will need to disable and then re-enable the SiriusXM skill in the Alexa app to link it again with your new credentials.
