In the era of digital streaming and smart homes, organizing your personal media library across devices has become a top priority for music lovers. Plex Media Server is one of the most popular tools to manage and stream music, movies, and more from a central library. It works across various platforms from your computer to your smart TV, and even voice assistants like Alexa.
Naturally, many users want to integrate their Amazon Music content with Plex for seamless streaming. But is it possible to add Amazon Music to Plex? In this guide, you'll get your answer and a practical solution.
Part 1. Can You Add Amazon Music to Plex Media Server?
Before diving into solutions, it's important to understand the compatibility challenge.
Amazon Music, particularly songs downloaded whether Amazon Music Unlimited or Prime Music, are encrypted with DRM (Digital Rights Management). This encryption prevents users from freely copying or transferring files to unauthorized platforms, including Plex.
On the other hand, Plex only supports standard open audio formats such as MP3, M4A, FLAC, AAC, ALAC, WAV and so on. As a result, attempting to add Amazon Music files directly to Plex will not work. But, is there any workaround?
| Amazon Music Format | Plex Supported Audio Formats |
|---|---|
| Protected | MP3, M4A, FLAC, AAC, ALAC, WAV, OGG, etc. |
Part 2. Practical Way to Play Amazon Music on Plex Media Server
To successfully listen to Amazon Music on Plex, the best method is to download and convert your Amazon Music files into a Plex-supported format. This way, you can bypass DRM limitations and enjoy your favorite tracks across all Plex-connected devices, like your streaming media players (Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Chromecast, Roku, etc.), your smart TVs (LG, Hisense, Samsung, VIZIO, etc.), smartphones, tablets, or game consoles. In this part, we'll break down the process of adding Amazon Music to Plex.
Phase 1. Convert Amazon Music to Plex-Compatible Formats
The first and most crucial step is to convert your Amazon Music files using a third-party music converter. Tools like AudFree Amazon Music Converter are highly recommended.
It is a mighty tool that lets you download and keep songs from Amazon Music locally forever. Besides, it preserves the original quality of the Amazon Music songs, so you don't have to worry about the audio quality loss.
AudFree Amazon Music Converter
- Works with Amazon Free, Prime, and Unlimited
- Convert Amazon Music to MP3, FLAC, WAV for Plex
- Retain full ID3 tags and lossless audio quality
- Batch download Amazon Music tracks/albums/playlists, up to 15X speed
Step 1. Open the AudFree Amazon Music Converter and log in to your Amazon account within the converter.
Step 2. Find the tracks, playlists, or albums you want to convert, and click the bottom-right '+' logo to add the song to the conversion list.
Step 3. Then hit the top-right menu icon to select 'Preferences' > 'Conversion' to alter the Amazon output audio format and other parameters.
Step 4. After that, click the Converting icon in the top-center of the interface, and click the Convert button.
Step 5. At last, click the Converted at the top to view the converted music, or you can access these tracks directly in your local folder.
Step 6. Use a USB driver or a cable transfer you have converted to your devices, and now you can play your favorite music gaplessly offline forever.
Phase 2. Upload Converted Amazon Music to Plex
Now that your music files are prepared, it's time to import them into Plex:
Step 1. Launch Plex Media App on your computer or network device and Get Plex Media Server on the application.
Step 2. Select Libraries under the MANAGE section of the settings menu, and choose Add Library.
Step 3 Then select Music under the Select type.
Step 4. Or choose Add folders, and navigate to the folder where your converted Amazon Music files are stored.
Step 5. Allow Plex to scan, index, and organize the files.
Your Amazon Music tracks will now appear in your Plex library, accessible from any device connected to your Plex account.
Besides, if you have an Echo and want to play your converted Amazon Music on Plex via it, please keep reading.
Phase 3. Activate Amazon Music on Alexa for Plex
To take things further, you can use Amazon Echo devices to voice-control your Amazon Music through Plex. To do this, you need to activate the Plex skill on Alexa and ensure remote access is enabled in your Plex settings.
How to Listen to Amazon Music on Amazon Echo via the Plex Skill:
Step 1. Open the browser of your device, visit here and sign into your Plex account.
Step 2. In the Plex Media App, click the tool (settings) icon.
Step 3. Under the Remote Access menu, click Enable Remote Access.
Step 4. On the device that runs the Alexa app: Download the Plex skill from the Alexa Skills store. And visit or click here to enable your Alexa skill.
Step 5. Launch the Alexa app, go to Skills, and search for "Plex".
Step 6. Sign in and authorize the skill to connect with your Plex account.
Phase 4. Control Playback with Alexa Voice Commands
With everything connected, you can now control playback using your voice and enjoy your converted Amazon Music on Plex hands-free. Here are a few examples of useful voice commands:
• "Alexa, ask Plex to play the album [eg. Lover]"
• "Alexa, tell Plex to play music by [eg. Ariana Grande]"
• "Alexa, ask Plex to play the song [eg. Baby]"
• "Alexa, tell Plex to play some music"
These commands allow for a smooth and interactive listening experience using the music you've imported.
In Summary
While Amazon Music cannot be directly added to Plex Media Server due to DRM restrictions, there's a reliable workaround: download Amazon Music files using a professional music converter, then add them to your Plex library.
With Plex's flexible server setup and Alexa integration, you can enjoy a smart and centralized music experience from your laptop to your Echo speaker.
If you're looking for a seamless way to manage and stream your Amazon Music collection, this method provides the perfect bridge between two powerful platforms.
Roger Kelly
Staff Editor
