Getting Started
After you have installed My Media for Alexa on your chosen platform (see Installation), follow this guide to complete the initial setup wizard. By the end you will have a running server that is paired with your Amazon account and ready to index your music.
Already installed? Open the My Media Web Console at http://localhost:52051 (or http://<your-server-ip>:52051 from another device). Continue to First Run — The Setup Wizard below.
First Run — The Setup Wizard
The first time you open the console you will be shown the Setup screen:
Step 1 — Accept the Privacy Policy
Read the My Media for Alexa Privacy Policy and tick the checkbox to confirm you have read and understood it. Click Next > to continue.
Step 2 — Enable the Alexa Skill
Before pairing, you must enable the My Media for Alexa skill on your Amazon account:
- Open the Amazon Alexa app on your phone or go to alexa.amazon.com.
- Go to Skills & Games and search for My Media.
- Select My Media for Alexa and click Enable.
Step 3 — Pair with Amazon
After enabling the skill, return to the Web Console and proceed to Pairing to link your Amazon account to this server.
Firewall
If accessing from another machine, ensure port 52051 is open in your firewall for TCP traffic from your local network.
For starting/stopping the service itself, see the platform-specific installation guide you followed.