I use the free version of Alexa... I use it with the free version of Pandora... My wife and I always play it for the dog when we leave the house. I also use it for Christmas lights to turn them all on at once . All I have to say is Alexa- Christmas on and like magic the lights go on... My wife loves it as she doesn't have to go around plugging and unplugging the lights. Enjoy your new toy Gary...