Deezer playlists with Amazon Alexa

I did not renew my membership as the Alexa support is an issue for me, and have been going month-to-month with Amazon music but still hoping for some news from Deezer on an Alexa skill.

Amazon still has trouble with non-English names, but the ability to use the app and "send" the song to my echo makes it workable. For me, that feature alone, more than anything else, is what I want from Deezer.  Otherwise it is maybe a bit better with voice recognition, but not much.

I'm still checking in here because after a year of Deezer, it simply does a much better job with  "My Flow" than anything comparable. 

Any update on a new skill?

...or Joni Mitchell 

Is there any update on the Alexa skill?  Even a Beta?

This basic feature has been on the road map for over 3 years. I was one of the original US Deezer users (when the only way to subscribe required a Bose Soundlink).

I eventually went to spotify because of its technical features. Of course Spotify can play user playlists on Alexa. It also allows you to actively manage the queue from the spotify app. You can add, remove and move songs around in the live queue. It also works flawlessly with multiple speaker groups. And, the flexible API has allowed for hundreds of integration apps.

I came back to Deezer. The Flow feature is by far the best and adapts to my music. All of the music I listen to is available (unlike Spotify) and the sound quality is superior. 

Many users have fled Spotify and are looking for a new platform. Tidal, Amazon, and Apple are all gaining subscriptions but none of their integrations work well with Alexa (surprisingly,  not even Amazon Music). 

So, Deezer has a tremendous opportunity to grab users. But with even the most basic feature of user playlists on Alexa missing for over 3 years, I have to wonder if Deezer will ever get close to Spotify features. 

I am here for now. But unless Deezer gives serious attention to technical features (playlists, multi-room, and real time control to name a few) I'll be going back to Spotify as soon as the music availability issue is resolved.

I presume that Deezer has seen a jump in subscriptions since the Spotify problems began. It is important to recognize that these new subscriptions are not because Deezer is the best in class, but because the first choice can't fully come to the dance. 

Deezer, please take this opportunity to step up your development and make your product the best and first choice. 

3+ years and still no update.  Please stop saying “coming soon” its when obviously not coming anytime this decade.

Thought I would check in on a whim again and the skill still has not been updated? Really?

@musicfanatic815 , I’m being borderline pedantic, but indulge me and define “fully functional”?

deezer is capable of that by your definition.

you classed apple and spotify together, as distinct from deezer, hence my question, which you didn’t answer.

no worries, moving on.

cheers

G

@musicfanatic815 ,

I have a number of Echo devices and use them daily. Deezer will play genres, artists, genres, songs, albums, and playlists on requests. Not sure how you are using it.

Spotify has Spotify Connect, which is unique and adds functionality, at the expense of being Spotify.

Apple does not allow control from your phone or computer the way Spotify Connect and Amazon Music do (casting). It does allow for the use of personal playlists. Spotify and Apple are not even close in functionality.

Every music service has its own level of functionality with respect to the Alexa skills. Tidal is also extremely limited, Qobuz and YouTube Music don’t work at all (save Bluteooth), and Amazon Music of course works well.

My point, I suppose, is that only Spotify and Amazon Music might be considered “fully functional.” Deezer has done extremely well considering what it has achieved compared to the other services, and given its comparative size and resources.

Hi @Leonídia.Deezer 

I loved Deezer but cancelled my paid membership a long time back for the lack of Alexa integration with personal playlists. I have to ask why, if it is now working, that no formal announcement was made.

It seems like you could regain members with this simple announcement.

You also mention months ago. Is it still in some alpha version. Is this why there was no announcement?.

Hi there @Splatt88 @Alberto.deez 

Sorry about the wait. We're still working on getting this to work the right way. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Oh, and your voice control is absolute garbage. A good 75% of the time it plays a random song instead of what you asked for, or says it can’t find the song (even though it’s in the catalogue). Very poor.

Hi there @dpg50000 

Appreciate your honest feedback. Our skill has recently been improved. I personally tested an Echo and the results have improved a lot - but there is still room for development. Thank you.

This is absolutely shocking.  2 years and it still doesn't work.  It's not even a hard thing to integrate.  I for 1 won't be renewing.  Shame as I enjoy the app and the music on offer.