Play Amazon Music on Linux? 4 Ways Available!

Part 1. How to Play Amazon Music on Linux

Amazon Music can be accessed through a web browser on Linux systems, although it's important to be aware of certain considerations. While the Amazon Music web player (https://music.amazon.com/) functions as a standard website, some browsers commonly used on Linux, such as Chromium and Firefox, may encounter compatibility issues.

These issues can result in Chrome being identified as "unsupported" and Firefox being marked as "outdated" by the web player. Additionally, the web player may occasionally suggest installing the Amazon Music app for Linux, which might seem unnecessary. It's worth noting that the Amazon Music web player doesn't perform rigorous OS checks, so these issues may occur sporadically. If you're using Firefox to stream Amazon Music on Linux, the following tips can help you address these challenges.

Step 1: Enable DRM-Controlled Content Playback in Firefox

Please ensure that Firefox is capable of playing content protected by Digital Rights Management (DRM), which is commonly used by streaming services like Amazon Music.

• Open Firefox on your Linux system.
• Click on the three horizontal lines in the upper-right corner to access the Firefox menu.
• Select "Settings"
• In the left sidebar, scroll down and click on "General"
• Under the "Digital Rights Management (DRM) Content" section, check the box labeled "Play DRM-controlled content."

Step 2: Check for Plugin Notifications

While using the Amazon Music web player in Firefox, keep an eye on the right side of the URL bar. If you encounter a notification indicating that plugins are blocked or disabled, take the following action:

• Click on the notification to access the plugin settings.
• Look for options that allow you to enable or permit plugins for the Amazon Music website.
• Opt to execute or enable all plugins for the site until the web player functions correctly.

Although it is the easiest way to obtain Amazon Music on Linux, there are several limitations in playing Amazon Music web player—for example, no Ultral HD quality playback. Let’s move on to Part 3 to learn how to get perfect audio quality from Amazon Music on Linux.

Part 2. How to Install Amazon Music on Linux

Running Amazon Music on a Linux system can be a desire for users who enjoy streaming music. However, it's important to note that Amazon Music does not offer an official desktop application for Linux. As a result, many Linux users turn to Wine as a workaround to run Amazon Music, despite the known challenges and compatibility issues associated with this method.

Wine is a widely-used compatibility layer that grants users the capability to execute Windows applications on Linux. While it may serve as a feasible solution for running certain Windows software on Linux, it poses distinct challenges in the context of streaming services such as Amazon Music. These challenges encompass issues like constrained compatibility, the absence of regular updates and maintenance, and a potentially compromised listening experience due to audio quality considerations.

While Amazon Music may not have an official desktop application for Linux, you can still enjoy your Amazon Music collection on your Linux system by downloading your music for offline use and playing it with Linux-compatible music players. This method allows you to have your Amazon Music available locally on your Linux machine.

Via Wine

Manual Installation

• Install Wine and winetricks on your Linux.
• Extract the archive and cd into the designated folder, run sudo make install to install Winetricks system-wide.
• Install the Amazon Music Windows desktop from official Amazon website.
• You can run the downloaded Amazon Music installer with Wine by posting the following code:
wine ~/Downloads/AmazonMusicInstaller.exe

• Wine will show you the instructions on screen to install Amazon Music.
• Now, you log in to your Amazon Music account on Linux.

Automated Installation Script

• Open your Linux terminal.
• Install Wine, paste sudo apt-get install wine to allow Linux to install it.
• Paste the copied script repository from GitHub:
https://github.com/sonic2kk/AmazonMusicLinux

• Navigate to cd AmazonMusicLinux.
• Run bash install.sh. Wait for a while, you can launch and use Amazon Music desktop on Linux.

Via Bottles

• Install Bottles from Flatpak.
• If you are Ubuntu 18.04 LTS or later users, execute the following commands：
Sudo apt update
Sudo apt install flatpack

• If you are running earlier versions, use the commands below:
sudo add-apt-repository ppa:flatpak/stable
sudo apt update
sudo apt install flatpak

• Once installing the GNOME Software Flatpak Plugin, you can open the link below to enter the URL in your browser:
https://flathub.org/apps/details/com.usebottles.bottles

• Click the Install option to install Bottles on your system and wait for a few minutes to launch Bottles.
• Open Bottles and click Create a new Bottle.
• Choose Application preset.
• Go to the Amazon Music installer page and obtain it from the official website.
• Click the bottle you created to enter the configuration page.
• Choose the Amazon Music installer file and tap the Run Executable button.
• Wait for a while, you can go to Programs on Bottles to run Amazon Music app on your Linux.

Part 3. Best Way to Listen to Amazon Music HD Quality on Linux

While downloading Amazon Music for offline use and playing it with Linux-compatible music players is one way to enjoy your music on Linux, you may encounter limitations such as audio quality issues. To overcome these limitations and ensure a high-quality listening experience on Linux, we recommend using ViWizard Amazon Music Converter. This powerful tool allows you to download and convert your Amazon Music tracks into various formats, including HD and Ultra-HD, while preserving the original audio quality.

Tool Required: ViWizard Amazon Music Converter

ViWizard Amazon Music Converter is a versatile Amazon Music converter designed to meet all your needs when working with Amazon Music tracks on Linux. With ViWizard, you can not only download Amazon Music but also convert it into HD (High Definition) and Ultra-HD formats, such as FLAC, or other lossless options. This means you can enjoy your Amazon Music collection in the highest possible audio quality, all while ensuring 100% original audio fidelity, something that the Amazon web player on Linux may not guarantee.

Key Features of ViWizard Amazon Music Converter

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• Download on-demand Amazon Music locally for playing anywhere and anytime
• Convert Amazon Music Prime, Unlimited, and Free titles into MP3 efficiently
• Maintain 100% lossless audio quality and ID3 tags for proper organization
• Handle conversions in batches at up to 15× faster speed for immediate results

Step 1Launch ViWizard Amazon Music Converter

Launch Viwizard Amazon Music Converter. Next is to sign in to your Amazon Music account to access your favorite playlist. Put Amazon Music track link and press the 'Add File' icon to add the desired Amazon Music files from the list.

Step 2Change Output Settings

Now click the menu icon - 'Preference' icon at the top menu of the screen. For Linux compatibility, convert Amazon Music to MP3 files or other formats including M4A, M4B, AIFF, WAV and FLAC. For better experience, you can also alter the parameters like sample rate, channel, bit rate as you wish to improve the audio quality. All have done, don't forget to click the 'OK' button to save your settings.

Step 3Convert and Download Amazon Music to ViWizard

Check the list again and press the 'Convert' button. Now ViWizard Amazon Music Converter starts to download and convert Amazon Music tracks to Linux based on the setting. Wait for a few moments until the procedure completes., and then you can browse the music files at the 'converted' icon that next to the output path at the bottom of the screen.

Step 4Transfer Amazon Music to Linux

Now you have access to the downloaded Amazon Music files. Next to transfer these Amazon Music files to Linux device via USB. After that, you will find the files are now compatible with the Linux environment and Amazon music works on Linux in the way you want.

Conclusion

Now with ViWizard Amazon Music Converter, offline listening to Amazon Music on Linux has been accomplished and all the downloaded Amazon Music tracks are playable. The free trial version of ViWizard Amazon Music Converter can be downloaded below and wait for you to give it a try!