How to install My Media for Alexa

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How to install My Media for Alexa

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My Media for Alexa needs to be installed on a computer running Windows, Mac OS, Linux, Raspberry Pi or a NAS device that supports Docker containers.

We have detailed installation instructional videos for most Operating Systems.

Windows - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pv4Aw5-ONy0&t=3s

Mac OS - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oipIjEr8ETQ

Raspberry Pi - see here https://www.mymediaalexa.com/home/raspberrypi, or this excellent third party tutorial on you tube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2R7cgt6JdpY

On any of the platforms, the steps are pretty much the same:

1. Download the My Media for Alexa server app installer - this is the bit that runs on the computer. Latest versions can always be found on our website here - https://www.mymediaalexa.com/#section-3

2. Run the installer and follow the steps (see above OS specific instructions for details)

3. Once the installer finishes, your web browser will open and you'll see the My Media for Alexa web console.

4. You will be directed to link the My Media for Alexa server app with the Amazon account you use on your Alexa device. Simply follow the instructions and enter your Amazon username and password. Note this step redirects you to the Amazon login page - we do not sure your username/password or even have access to it.

5. You'll then be directed back to the My Media for Alexa web console where you'll need to tell My Media where your media content is

6. Click 'Watch Folders' in the left-hand menu

7. Click 'Add' and select your main Media folder, eg c:\Users\[YourName]\Music

8. My Media will scan the folder (and its sub folders) and add the media to its index

9. Then go to the Alexa Companion App (https://alexa.amazon.com) and log-in

10. Search for the skill 'My Media' in the skills tab

11. Enable the skill and, if asked, re-enter the same Amazon email address and password you used in step [4] - these must match so that your Alexa device and My Media server are linked to the same account.

12. That's it - now just ask Alexa - "Alexa, open My Media" and she'll create a playlist of your favourite music and start streaming it!
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