How to link your smart speaker and listen to Magic Radio, Mellow Magic, Magic Soul and more

Know the right command for your voice-activated device!

Published 7th Apr 2022
Last updated 12th Jul 2022

Voice activated devices like Amazon Echo and Google Home are a great way to listen to your favourite Magic stations including Magic Radio, Magic at the Musicals, Magic Soul, Mellow Magic, Magic Chilled and Magic at the Movies from home.

To listen, you need make sure you know the right command for your device.

How can I link my Planet Radio account with Alexa on the Magic App?

Firstly, you will need to download the Magic Radio App:

Download the Magic Radio App for iPhone & iPad >> Click here to download the Magic Radio App for iPhone & iPad

Download the Magic Radio App for Android >> Click here to download the Magic Radio App for Android

Once you've done this, to make sure you can listen to your favourite Magic station, you will need to link your Planet Radio account with Alexa. Just follow these steps:

- Open the Magic Radio App

- Go to Settings

- Under Account - Select "Link account with Alexa"

From there you will be taken to your Alexa App to confirm you want to link the Planet Radio Skill with Alexa. Congrats, all done!

How do you listen to Magic Radio, Mellow Magic, Magic Soul and more on Amazon Alexa devices?

Alexa can be asked all types of questions, but to get her to play you More of the Songs You Love on Magic Radio you must say... 'Alexa, play Magic Radio’

If you’re in the mood for back-to-back Soul and Motown classics then ask… 'Alexa, play Magic Soul'

If the very best Pop and R&B, from the 90s to now, is more your thing it's... 'Alexa, play Magic Chilled’

For the best musical hits from the stage and screen, it's... 'Alexa, play Magic at the Musicals’

For the home of timeless, relaxing classics, it's... 'Alexa, play Mellow Magic’

For all your favourite movie soundtracks and more, it's... 'Alexa, play Magic at the Movies’

How do you listen to Magic Radio, Mellow Magic, Magic Soul and more on Google Home devices?

The Google Assistant interacts with your voice commands and is a great way to listen to your favourite Magic radio stations in your home.

To get your Google Home to play you More of the Songs You Love on Magic Radio you must say... 'OK Google, play Magic Radio’

If you’re in the mood for back-to-back Soul and Motown classics then ask… 'OK Google, play Magic Soul'

If the very best Pop and R&B, from the 90s to now, is more your thing it's... 'OK Google, play Magic Chilled’

For the best musical hits from the stage and screen, it's... 'OK Google, play Magic at the Musicals’

For the home of timeless, relaxing classics, it's... 'OK Google, play Mellow Magic’

For all your favourite movie soundtracks and more, it's... 'OK Google, play Magic at the Movies’

It's that simple! So now you know how to listen to all your favourite Magic stations including Magic Radio, Magic at the Musicals, Magic Soul, Mellow Magic, Magic Chilled and Magic at the Movies on your smart speaker device. Enjoy!

How to listen to Magic Radio, Mellow Magic, Magic Soul and more on Sonos

The family of Magic Radio stations is available to listen to on your Sonos system by adding the Planet Radio music service.

To add Planet Radio to your Sonos system head to the settings tab, press services & voice and scroll down to find Planet Radio. You'll need to link your account by pressing reauthorise account and following the steps on-screen.

If you have an Amazon Alexa or a Google Home linked with your Sonos system you can also use those services to play your favourite Magic Radio stations.

From Ed Sheeran to ABBA, and Take That to Madonna, Magic Radio plays more of the songs you love! Listen on our app, on DAB nationwide, on this website (click the play button below), or try us on your smart speaker – just say ‘Play Magic Radio’.