Most, but not all, Alexa skills are compatible with Amazon Sonos sound systems.
Alexa is not available for older Kindle Fire models.
Best for Spontaneous Listeners: Radio Paradise
Nice mix of popular and underground tunes.
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Perfect for parties and social events.
No option to block certain songs or artists.
Alexa confuses the Radio Paradise skill with the app.
Can’t decide what you want to listen to?
Say, “Alexa, open Radio Paradise skill.”
If you like what you hear, just say, “Alexa, ask Radio Paradise whats playing.”
To skip ahead to another song, say, “Alexa, next song.”
Best for News Junkies: Anchor Radio
Unbiased reporting from reputable news sources.
Only two news outlets from the U.S.
Alexa’s robotic reading voice gets grating after a while.
No one should rely on one source for their news.
Fortunately, Anchor Radio simplifies seeking out different perspectives.
Best for Nostalgia Lovers: Radio Fun Time
Impressive selection of classic content.
Find specific episodes by number or title.
Tends to repeat the same episodes when set on random.
Poor original audio quality for most shows.
Begin by saying, “Alexa, open Radio Fun Time.”
you’re able to request a specific show, or ask Alexa for recommendations from a certain genre.
Say “Alexa, next” to skip to another episode.
Best for International Stations: MyTuner Radio
Circumvents regional restrictions.
Easy to find stations outside of the U.S.
Alexa struggles to recognize names of non-English stations.
No integration with the MyTuner Radio app.
MyTuner Radio lets you tune into over 50,000 stations from all parts of the world.
Just say, “Alexa, ask MyTuner Radio to playstation/genre.”
you could even get more specific.
For example, try, “Alexa, ask MyTuner Radio for the best hip-hop stations in Columbia.”
Alexa will give you a list of stations to choose from.
Best for History Buffs: Radio D-Day
Excellent resource for history teachers.
Also great for students.
The vivid descriptions are not for the faint of heart.
If you want to skip ahead to the Allied victory, say, “Alexa, next.”
If you’re particularly interested in that time period, Radio Complete Day is another Alexa skill you need.
If Alexa presents you with a numerical list of options, just say a number to confirm your choice.
Can Alexa Play Local Radio Stations?
you’ve got the option to request stations by name, frequency, or call letters.
Likewise, you could request certain old-time radio shows by name like “Radio Mystery Theater.”
Radio-Locatoris a helpful tool for finding information about your local stations, including frequencies and call numbers.
