How to Connect and Play Pandora on Alexa

Part 1. Can You Play Pandora on Alexa?

Yes, you can play Pandora through Alexa-enabled speakers like the Amazon Echo, Echo Dot, and Echo Show.There's also a feature called Pandora Alexa skill that lets you connect your Pandora account to Alexa and control playback using voice commands.

However, there are a few things you should know about getting Alexa and Pandora to work together:

• Pandora free accounts can play Pandora on Alexa, but with ads and limited skipping.
• The Pandora skill must be enabled to connect Pandora to Alexa. For detailed steps, go to Part 2.
• Pandora is only available to users in the U.S., Australia, and New Zealand, which means that if you live outside of these regions, the Pandora service is not accessible on any device.

If you have a Pandora account and a device with built-in Alexa, you can stream Pandora music through Alexa. In the following, we'll show you how to connect Pandora to Alexa via the Alexa app or the Pandora app.

Part 2. How to Add Pandora to Alexa

As a voice-activated virtual assistant, Alexa integrated into the smart speaker devices like the Amazon Echo. It can be used to control smart devices, play music, create lists, set reminders, and more. The following are the steps for playing Pandora on Alexa via Alexa app. And to start the instructions, please download the Alexa app on your device.

Option 1: Link Pandora to Alexa from the Alexa App

1. Open the Alexa app on your mobile device then tap "More"
2. Select "Skill & Games" then tap the "Search" icon and enter "Pandora" to go to its skill page.
3. Tap "Enable to use", Pandora will automatically launch, then you can play Pandora on Alexa

Note: If you don't download Pandora on your device, you can also link your account by signing in with your Pandora username and password then follow the prompts to complete the setup.

Option 2: Link Pandora to Alexa from the Pandora App

You can also try to start linking on the Pandora app. Follow the steps to know the methods both for iOS and Android.

For iOS:

1. Open Pandora on your device, then tap "Profile".
2. Navigate to "Settings" (in the top right), then tap "Link with Alexa".
3. Select "Start Linking" when prompted to link with Alexa.
4. The interface will jump to the Alexa app to select the link and enable the Pandora skill (If you haven't installed the Alexa app before, you'll need to log in to your Amazon account first.).

For Andriod:

1. Open Pandora on your phone and tap "Profile".
2. Tap "Settings" and select "Alexa".
3. Select "Start Linking" when prompted to link with Alexa.
4. Choose "Link with Alexa" then log in to your Amazon account.
5. Change your default Music Stations and Podcasts service to Pandora.

Part 3. How to Play Pandora on Alexa

After adding Pandora to Alexa, you can start playing Pandora music on Alexa. To improve your productivity in getting the Pandora music on Alexa, it's best to set Pandora as the default music source so that you can control your Pandora music playback with some voice commands.

Set Pandora as the Default Music Service on Alexa

1. In the Alexa app, tap "Menu" icon in the top left corner.
2. Click on "Settings".
3. select "Music" under the Alexa Preferences section.
4. Tap "Default Services" then choose "Pandora" under the "Default Station"

Alexa Pandora Voice Commands You Should Know

Here are some Alexa commands for you to let you play Pandora in a simpler way.

1. 📻 Request a podcast:

"Alexa, play [podcast] on Pandora."

2. 🎶 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.

3. 👍 Use Thumbs:

"Alexa, Thumb Up this song,"
"Alexa, Thumb Down this song."

4. 📀 Play a genre or mood-based station:

"Alexa, play chill music on Pandora."
"Alexa, play workout radio on Pandora."

5. ⏩ Control playback:

"Alexa, skip."
"Alexa, pause."
"Alexa, stop."
"Alexa, resume music."
"Alexa, volume up/down."

6. ❓ Ask what's playing:

"Alexa, what's playing?"

Part 4. How to Sign Out Pandora Account on Alexa

If you decide to unlink Pandora account to Alexa, or want to switch to another Pandora account on Alexa, you need to remove or sign out of Pandora on Alexa first. Here's how to do it:

1. Open Alexa on your device.
2. Tap "Menu" button and select "Setting".
3. Choose "Music" and then tap "Pandora".
4. Tap "Disable Skill" to sign out.

After you disable the Pandora skill on Alexa, Alexa will not be able to access your Pandora account and the account will be automatically logged out of your Alexa device. If you want to use Pandora on Alexa again or use another Pandora account, you can still re-enable the skill by following the steps provided in Part 2.

Part 5. Alexa Pandora Not Working? Try These Fixes

Sometimes, using Pandora on Alexa is not 100% problem-free. Many users have reported some connection and playback issues. Therefore, in the following article, we will give practical solutions to each common problem.

Problem 1. Alexa Pandora Not Working at All

Pandora and Alexa may not connect at all, or even if the connection is complete, there is no response or vague response after saying "Alexa, play Pandora".

Fixes:

• Ensure that the Alexa device is connected to WLAN.
• Unplug the Alexa device and plug it back in, then restart it.
• Test to see if you can play Amazon Music on your Alexa. if you can, the problem may be with the Pandora skill or your Pandora account.
• Disable and re-enable the Pandora skill in the Alexa app.

Problem 2: Alexa Having Trouble Playing Pandora

Alexa responds, but can't complete the playing request.

Fixes:

• Try playing a different radio station. If it works, the problem may be with that particular radio station.
• Clear the cache of the Pandora and Alexa apps, or reinstall both programs.
• Make sure your mobile device and Alexa device are on the same network.

Problem 3: Alexa Can't Find My Pandora Stations

Alexa responds with something like "I can't find the station."

Fixes:

• Open the Pandora app and make sure the station still exists.
• Delete and recreate the station in Pandora.
• Try the voice command "Alexa, play [artist] station on Pandora" instead of customizing the station name.

Problem 4: Pandora Skill Not Enabled on Alexa

When you are ready to play Pandora music, you are prompted in the Alexa App that the Pandora skill is not enabled, but after you have confirmed that the Pandora skill is turned on.

Fixes:

• Find the Your Skills section in the Alexa app and find Pandora, disable it and then re-enable it.
• Set Pandora as the default music service in the Alexa app.
• If you have more than one Alexa profile (under "Your Profile and Family"), make sure Pandora is enabled and set to the correct profile.

Part 6. Best Way to Play Pandora on Alexa Without Any Issues

If you're tired of fixing the problem of Alexa Pandora not working, here's a better solution to ensure you get a 100% seamless, ad-free Pandora listening experience on your Alexa device, even for Pandora free users. All you need is ViWizard Pandora Music Downloader.

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How to Download and Play Pandora on Alexa Using ViWizard

Step 1 Customize Output Settings Before Downloading

Download and launch ViWizard Pandora Music Downloader on your Windows or Mac computer. Click the menu icon (☰) in the top-right corner and go to Preferences > Conversion tab. Here, you can choose the output format, adjust the audio quality, and set the download loaction for the downloaded Pandora music.

Step 2 Launch the Built-in Pandora Web Player

In the main ViWizard interface, click the Pandora icon to open the built-in network player. Therefore, you do not need to open the Pandora application or its web player in another window.

Step 3 Select Songs, Albums, Playlists, or Stations to Download

In the built-in Pandora web player, locate the music content you want to download. Click the plus button to select, delete, or add more songs to the download list. After making sure you've added all the songs you want to download, click Add to List to queue them up for conversion and download.

Step 4 Download Pandora Songs

Click the Convert button to start the download. ViWizard will convert and download the music according to your preset preferences. When finished, click the folder icon next to the track title to find the downloaded song.

Step 5 Play Downloaded Pandora Music on Alexa

Now you can upload your downloaded Pandora music to the Plex Media Server. Next, open the Alexa app, go to Skills & Games, search for and find the Plex skill, and enable it. Follow the instructions to link your Plex account to Alexa. When you're done, you can ask Alexa like "Alexa, ask Plex to play [song/playlist/album name]."

Conclusion

In general, the answer to "Can Alexa play Pandora?" is "yes". We provided the complete methods for you. You can choose the one most adaptable for your device. If you want to play Pandora music on Alexa without ads and issues, then ViWizard Pandora Music Downloader will be a good choice for you, which saves songs permanently and lets you play Pandora music anytime, even offline.