Can I use ĢƵ Sounds with my Amazon Alexa device?

Yes, you can! The ĢƵ Sounds skill is available for listeners in the UK. Once you have enabled the skill and linked your ĢƵ account, you’ll be able to enjoy live radio and on-demand content, including programmes, podcasts, music mixes, and much more.

Enable & link your ĢƵ account to the ĢƵ Sounds Skill

icon showing a smart speaking with sound waves coming from it at the top How to enable the ĢƵ Sounds Skill...

To enable the ĢƵ Sounds Skill Just say, “Alexa, open ĢƵ Sounds” to your Alexa device. Your device will then ask if you’d like to enable the skill - say “yes” to proceed. Alternatively you can enable the sounds skill using the Alexa app, to do this follow these steps...

Step 1 - Open your Alexa app & tap the more button Image showing the 'more' hamburger/three lines icon in the bottom navigation bar.
Step 2 - Tap the ‘skills and game’ button then. 
Step 3 - Tap the search field and type in ‘ ĢƵ Sounds skill’, then press search.
Step 4 - Tap the ĢƵ sounds skill option in the search results.
Step 5 - Tap the ‘Launch’ button & follow the instructions. 

image showing the sign in icon - a simple image of a person Linking your ĢƵ Account to the ĢƵ Sounds skill…

Linking your account creates a more personalised experience. You’ll be able to access your listening history and easily pick up where you left off on any device. You’ll also receive local news updates tailored to the postcode saved in your account - just say, ‘Alexa, ask ĢƵ Sounds for my local news.

How do I link my account?

Linking your account is quick and easy - you only need to do it once. For step-by-step instructions and support, visit: How do I link my ĢƵ account to the ĢƵ Sounds skill on Alexa?

What can I do & listen to on the Sounds skill once I’ve linked my account?

Once you have linked your account you can listen to all ĢƵ Sounds content. To play live radio. ‘Just say: ‘Alexa, play [station name],’ for example, ‘Alexa, play Radio 2’. To play a podcast, say: ‘Alexa, ask ĢƵ Sounds to play [podcast name],’ for example, ‘Alexa, ask ĢƵ Sounds to play Newscast.’

For ideas on what to listen to and examples of commands and features you can use with the ĢƵ Sounds skill on Alexa visit What can I say to Alexa in the ĢƵ Sounds skill?

What’s available by linking your account may change occasionally.


Alexa Routines

Wake up with ĢƵ radio! Routines are a great way to fit ĢƵ content in with your daily activities. Wake up at the same time each day to your favourite radio station, catch up with the news at lunchtime, or hear the latest episode of your favourite podcast when you say a specific phrase. 

Please visit the following page for more information: How do I set up Alexa routines?


Further help and support

Having problems with ĢƵ Sounds streams on Alexa? Check the following page for more info: Why do ĢƵ Sounds streams stop or cut out when listening on my Alexa device?

For troubleshooting suggestions visit: Help fixing problems with ĢƵ Sounds on your smart speaker

For information on problems we're aware of and are working to resolve visit: Known issues.