Using Alexa to play music through WiiM device and Echo is convenient. However, you must specify a device by name each time you want to play music. To simplify your experience, configure your WiiM device as the Alexa preferred speaker in the Alexa app. Once set up, any music you request will automatically play through your WiiM device, streamlining your voice command experience.
Compatible WiiM Devices for Alexa Preferred Speaker
The following WiiM devices can be set as the Alexa preferred speaker:
- WiiM Mini
- WiiM Pro
- WiiM Pro Plus
- WiiM Amp
- WiiM Amp Pro
- WiiM Ultra
Set Your WiiM Device as the Alexa Preferred Speaker Using the Alexa app
- Open the Alexa app on your smartphone.
- On the Alexa app's home page, tap the Devices icon in the lower right-hand corner.
- On the Devices page, tap the Plus (+) in the top right corner of the app, then tap Add Group.
- On the Create Groups page, select the Create a room or device group option, then tap Next.
- On the Group Name page, select a name from the provided list or type in a name to create an Alexa speaker group, then tap Next.
- On the next page, choose an Alexa-enabled speaker (i.e., Echo) to add it to the speaker group, then tap Next.
- On the next page, select Choose speakers under the SPEAKERS section, then tap Choose.
- In the Choose speakers page, choose the WiiM device that you want as the Alexa preferred speaker, then tap Next.
- On the next page, select the Always option to ensure music plays on the Alexa preferred speaker by default.
- Your Alexa preferred speaker is now ready to use. Use an Alexa voice command. For example, say "Alexa, play music" (or also specify artist, song, station, streaming service) and music will automatically play from your WiiM device. There is no need to specify the speaker or room name.
Video Tutorial
Here’s a video tutorial that uses the WiiM Mini as an example to demonstrate how to set it as your Alexa preferred speaker.