You can usually just say, “Alexa, play [station name]” or “Alexa, tune to [frequency]” if you know it, and Alexa will try to find the station through its default radio provider. If that doesn’t work, you can try “Alexa, ask TuneIn to play [station name]” or, for a specific service, “Alexa, ask [service name] to play [station name].”

Quick examples

  • “Alexa, play BBC Radio 1.”
  • “Alexa, tune to 98.7 FM.”
  • “Alexa, ask TuneIn to play Classic FM.”

If it still won’t play

  • Check that the station is available through Alexa’s radio provider or a linked skill.
  • Open the Alexa app and enable the relevant radio service or skill if needed.
  • If you listen often, create a routine so one phrase starts your favorite station.

If you want, I can also give you the exact command for your station if you tell me the station name or frequency.