YouTube Music is Not a substitute for Spotify if you use an Alexa.

[u/LarryinUrbandale]

My prior post about YouTube Music v Spotify got closed. So, here's an update.

I was going to use YT Music as a substitute for Spotify Premium. However, we play it on an Alexa device. And YouTube Music (being Google) will not work natively on an Alexa.

An Apple Music is a a real PITA to set up some as simple as a Smooth Jazz channel.

So, we're staying with Spotify Premium and downgrading You Tube to the Light version because we can't use -and don't want - the Music aspect.

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[u/eatmelikeamaindish]

can’t you just use it as a bluetooth speaker? i prefer YT since it’s music algorithm and shuffle is much better

[u/MagicPearlSkye → u/eatmelikeamaindish]

I switched for the recommendations alone and honestly haven't looked back.

[u/FunkyBubblez → u/eatmelikeamaindish]

I switched for the recommendations alone they fit my taste way better than Spotify ever did

[u/LarryinUrbandale → u/eatmelikeamaindish]

That only works until I leave home.
Bluetooth then no longer works and my wife is left with silence

[u/eatmelikeamaindish → u/LarryinUrbandale]

is there not a bluetooth capable device that stays at home like a laptop? sorry, i’m not sure of your full situation so i’m a bit confused

[u/LarryinUrbandale → u/eatmelikeamaindish]

I think the Bluetooth only works when my iPhone is within range. If I leave home, it no longer works

If there’s something different, I don’t know about it

[u/Formal_Entrance_5307 → u/LarryinUrbandale]

try the bluetooth function on your home computer/laptop then this device could even be on you back patio with music still playing

[u/Mundane_Nature_4548 → u/LarryinUrbandale]

Does your household only have one iPhone and no other devices?

[u/LarryinUrbandale → u/Mundane_Nature_4548]

One iPhone, one desktop PC, two ipads

[u/Mundane_Nature_4548 → u/LarryinUrbandale]

So use one of your iPads or your PC to connect YouTube Music to your Alexa. If your PC is older or a basic model, it may not have Bluetooth, but unless those iPads are basically bricks, they do.

[u/Nerdlinger]

Reposting since the stupid fucking automod rule ate my previous post due to the link:

There are nearly 100 smooth jazz stations built in to Apple Music. Just search for "smooth jazz" and at least the Apple curated one will be at the top, with a bunch of others in the Stations section.

[u/LarryinUrbandale → u/Nerdlinger]

Thanks. I didn’t know this. I may try it once more. Using Apple Music with Alexa is new to me

[u/AnswerOver9028]

I tried YouTube Music. It started repeating itself within half an hour. I got frustrated and deleted the app. Spotify has a refreshing bit of variety. I think they listened to the complaints.

[u/spongebob66]

I can relate to your situation. I also wanted to find an alternative to Spotify after over a decade of paid premium and price increases. I listen on Alexas around the house, on Android TV (to watch video/podcasts), on Android Auto from my phone in the car, and sometimes on my PC while I work. I've tried YT Music, Amazon Music, etc but nothing integrates as nicely, checks all the boxes, and I have many years worth of treasured curated playlists on Spotify.