How to Listen to Apple Podcasts Using Alexa
Alexa users have been able to access Apple Music for some time, but the addition of Apple Podcasts will be a welcome change for those wanting to keep all of their podcasts in one place. Previously, the only way to play Apple Podcasts via Alexa devices was by using a regular Bluetooth connection, somewhat missing the point of voice activation.
After linking your Apple Podcasts account, you’ll be able to launch your favorite podcasts by saying:
“Alexa, play [Title of Podcast] on Apple Podcasts”
Alternatively, if you make Apple Podcasts the default Alexa podcast service, you can miss out the final three words:
“Alexa, play [Title of Podcast]”
Every country that has the Apple Podcasts skill available also has native language support, allowing you to listen to, and control, podcasts in your native language via Alexa.
A Welcome Change for Fans of Podcasts
This new trend in platform exclusive podcasts opens the gates for more leniency on which services are available on smart home devices. While there have always been ways to get the media of your choice playing on Alexa or Google Home devices, this will hopefully make it a more straightforward process.
