Apple Music on Amazon Echo review: Not as good as HomePod, but good enough

Apple Music on Amazon Echo speakers

$0 (free)

The Good

Apple Music on Echo speakers! • Songs can be set as alarms

The Bad

Only works on Amazon's own Echo speakers (for now) • Alexa can't favorite songs • Requires paid Apple Music subscription

The Bottom Line

Turns out Apple Music controlled with Alexa on Amazon Echo speakers works pretty well, and it makes Apple's HomePod look overpriced.

Mashable Score3.75

Cool Factor4.0

Learning Curve4.0

Performance3.0

Bang for the Buck4.0

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